Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this highly desirable pre ban semi-auto rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Clayco Sports AKS with Underfolding Stock!
The Clayco Sports AKS, often referred to simply as the "Clayco", was the first Chinese manufactured AKS to be imported to the United States, and only the second AK to be imported behind the Egyptian Steyr Maadi, imported about a year prior.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Clayco Sports
Model: AKS
Serial: 105134
Date of Manufacture: Imported in the 80's
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 16.5" Round
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Ladder Rear and Shielded Post Front
Stock/Grips: Blackish Green Fiberglass Furniture with Metal Underfolding Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / All matching serial model.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1980, the United States granted most-favored-nation (MFN) status to China increasing its trade relations with the world and ultimately paving the way for the importation of Chinese AK rifles. In 1983, a company called Clayco Sports, in Clay Center Kansas imported the first samples of Chinese AK's, designated the AKS or AK Sporter. These first "Preban" Chinese imports were exported out of China by North Industries Corporation, more commonly known as Norinco, or Norinco Export.
The Clayco AK was imported in both fixed stock and folding stock configurations. The fixed stock models were manufactured in the Ling Hua factory, while the folding stock models were manufactured in the Min Shan factory. This information is stamped on the left side of the receiver on both models as well as the markings; "AKS SEMI-AUTO". Arguably the most recognizable stamping on these AK variants is on the left side of the dust cover. It reads; "alterations to this firearm are unsafe and illegal". Clayco rifles had sheet metal steel receivers that followed the Chinese standard 1.5mm thick sheet metal vs the 1.0mm found on most AKM's, as well as the "Chinese" rivet pattern for the front trunnion. Like most other Chinese variants, the fixed stock models had a hooded front sight and a silver colored bolt carrier. The folding stock Clayco's had an open front sight and blued bolt carrier. Both Clayco models featured a ported gas tube, and blued steel finish typical of Chinese AK rifles. The most obvious feature however was the furniture. The rifles were imported with a dark Reddish Brown, or Blackish Green plastic furniture. The Chinese didn't really know what American's wanted and tried to align their product with the "Black Gun" look that was becoming popular at the time. The plastic furniture gave the rifles a very distinctive look.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this AK is in ASTONISHING condition showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: AKS
Serial: 105134
Date of Manufacture: Imported in the 80's
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Finish: Black
Barrel Length: 16.5" Round
Optics/Sights: Adjustable Ladder Rear and Shielded Post Front
Stock/Grips: Blackish Green Fiberglass Furniture with Metal Underfolding Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / All matching serial model.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Clayco Sports AKS, often referred to simply as the "Clayco", was the first Chinese manufactured AKS to be imported to the United States, and only the second AK to be imported behind the Egyptian Steyr Maadi, imported about a year prior.
In 1980, the United States granted most-favored-nation (MFN) status to China increasing its trade relations with the world and ultimately paving the way for the importation of Chinese AK rifles. In 1983, a company called Clayco Sports, in Clay Center Kansas imported the first samples of Chinese AK's, designated the AKS or AK Sporter. These first "Preban" Chinese imports were exported out of China by North Industries Corporation, more commonly known as Norinco, or Norinco Export.
The Clayco AK was imported in both fixed stock and folding stock configurations. The fixed stock models were manufactured in the Ling Hua factory, while the folding stock models were manufactured in the Min Shan factory. This information is stamped on the left side of the receiver on both models as well as the markings; "AKS SEMI-AUTO". Arguably the most recognizable stamping on these AK variants is on the left side of the dust cover. It reads; "alterations to this firearm are unsafe and illegal". Clayco rifles had sheet metal steel receivers that followed the Chinese standard 1.5mm thick sheet metal vs the 1.0mm found on most AKM's, as well as the "Chinese" rivet pattern for the front trunnion. Like most other Chinese variants, the fixed stock models had a hooded front sight and a silver colored bolt carrier. The folding stock Clayco's had an open front sight and blued bolt carrier. Both Clayco models featured a ported gas tube, and blued steel finish typical of Chinese AK rifles. The most obvious feature however was the furniture. The rifles were imported with a dark Reddish Brown, or Blackish Green plastic furniture. The Chinese didn't really know what American's wanted and tried to align their product with the "Black Gun" look that was becoming popular at the time. The plastic furniture gave the rifles a very distinctive look.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this AK is in ASTONISHING condition showing no evidence of consumer use or handling that we can see!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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