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How
to Build an AK-47
Part One of our series on US AK47 builders
- Chris Horn's AK47 building method
AK47 rifles & AK47 pistols
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We worked with and filmed Chris
Horn as he builds AK47 rifles and AK47 pistols
at his workshop near Flagstaff, AZ. We've taken
hours of building AK47s and boiled
it down to the parts you might need help with.
We've broken down the assembly of a US made AK47
into 12 steps that we will illustrate with text
and images here.
Since no one in the US has
the same equipment they use in Russia or Europe,
US builders have developed multiple methods of
building their US made AK47s.
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Keep in mind all information and
photos are for informational use, our instructions
are not an attempt to include every aspect of building
a safe rifle. No amount
of explanation can replace experience. We worked with
Chris Horn who has built literally thousands of AK47
rifles and AK47 pistols in the last few years. His skill
at building quality rifles is a result of his interest,
abilities and proper tools to do the job.
Choosing
a AK47 Parts Kit
There are many AK47 parts kits out there for
sale, deciding which to buy can be a tough choice.
First consider what type of finished rifle you would
like to end up with. After that things to look for
are quality of parts, matching numbers on the parts
which indicates the parts kit was once a complete rifle
not just spare parts thrown together. The best way
in our opinion to ensure you are buying a quality kit
is to do some research first, then buy the kit in person
so you can inspect the barrel, bolt and other parts
for use and age. Many of the Romanian AK47 parts kits
(which are among the least expensive and of high quality)
are dated so you can easily determine the age of the
original rifle.
Most
complete kits come in the same plastic bag they used
when they disassembled the AK47 originally. If your
parts kit comes in a box or just loose parts, be
extra careful to ensure your kit is made up of parts
from one AK47 and not just spare parts from past
builds, collections, etc.
Also
keep in mind the laws in your city, county, state
and country. Make sure it is legal or you to build
your AK47. Learn what parts are OK and which are
not. For example, the full auto trigger group included
with many kits is not legal anywhere in the US to
use for building. In addition you'll need to use
25% US made parts on your complete rifle.
Video Available on how to
Choose an AK47 Parts Kit
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Taking
apart the AK47 Parts Kit
Now that you've chosen a good kit, and are ready
to start on your AK47 build, you'll need to remove
some parts from many of the AK47 parts kits available
today. Some kits have these steps done for you, some
kits were never made into rifles and these steps wouldn't
be required.
First remove all the parts from the bag
your kit came in. Look over the parts for defects,
areas worn from use, or missing parts. Remove the full
auto trigger parts that wouldn't be legal to use for
your build.
Next steps involve tools, here we go..
Take the wood parts off the front end unit (top & bottom
handguards) also remove the cleaning rod if your AK47
parts kit included one.Also remove the wooden stock
assuming that you have one of those. Your left with
all the metal parts from the original AK47, a few are
still attached to the old parts of the original receiver
usually.
So the next step is the trigger guard
and safety selector stop plate. Put the magazine catch
into a vice. First go after the 4 rivets together in
the front. Grind the rivets from the inside of the
original receiver to avoid any permanent marks to your
new rifle. Grind the heads all the way off and since
you won't need the piece of original receiver, if you
grind into it a bit that's OK. Next pry the old receiver
piece off. Grind the rivets again to make removing
the safety selector stop plate easier. Use a cold chisel
to pry the safety stop off the trigger guard, then
grind the rivets again to make popping them through
the trigger guard easier without bending the metal.
Next remove the rear rivet to remove the
trigger guard from the old receiver. It's pretty easy,
just be careful not to bend the trigger guard in the
process.
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Tip:
Watch the trigger guard during disassembly, sometimes
on torch cut AK47 parts kilts the trigger guard
is weakened from the heat and it can bend or break
easily. Use caution and go slowly so you keep your
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On the rear end of that same receiver
piece you'll need to remove the rivets and pry off
the old receiver that remains. The trunion is hardened,
so you won't damage it it the process. As before the
old receiver is not going to be used again so if you
grind into it, it will just make prying off the receiver
easier.
Once the receiver is removed from the
rear trunion, you'll need to drill out the rivets.
they go straight through, so a drill press would work,
but a mill is much stronger if you have access to one.
The trunion is hardened so you probably won't hurt
it during the drilling but you might break a few bits
learning this step.
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Folding the US AK47 receiver from a flat
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Video
Available on how to
Fold the US AK47 receiver from a flat
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Setting
rails in place, support pin, drilling holes
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Removing
the barrel
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Video
Available on how to
Removing the barrel from an AK47
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Installing
trunions into the US AK47 receiver
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Video
Available on how to
Installing trunions into the US AK47 receiver
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Installing
the trigger guard & magazine latch
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Video
Available on how to
Install the trigger guard & magazine latch
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Installing
the barrel
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Video
Available on how to
Install the barrel on an AK47
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Installing
the Trigger Group
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Troubleshooting
and Test Firing
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Video
Available on how to
Troubleshoot and Test Fire the AK47
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Finishing
the AK47
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Final
assembly
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Video
Available on the
Final assembly of the AK47 rifle
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