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RARE VALMET M78/83S SNIPER RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 6,500.00 USD
RARE VALMET M78/83S SNIPER RIFLE.
Cal.7.62x51 Nato. S# 385116. Bbl. 23.5" over brake. A very desirable Finnish AK variant, designed as a semiautomatic version of the popular M78 machine gun, built w/ an SVD style stock. Imported into the United States from the mid 1980's until 1989. Imported through Odin International of Alexandria, VA. Stamped receiver. Muzzle terminated w/ 3-prong flash hider w/ integral bayonet lug & protected post front sight. Flip up night sight post. Rear peep sight, adjustable for elevation & marker 200 meters to 500 meters. Folding bipod mounted 2" rear of front sight. Ventalated hardwood forend, matching SVD style shoulder stock w/ wood cheek riser. Left side receiver scope mount, currently hosting 4x24 scope, made in Belarus. Right side safety / selector & reciprocating charging handle. Ejection port buffer on top cover. Right side has mount for carry handle, though no carry handle is present. Sling swivels front & rear. MAGS: 1 steel 20 rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Black nylon carry bag. CONDITION: Exterior finish complete & consistent w/ expected thinning in areas of mechanical intervention. Wood furniture has a few light impressions under close inspection. Bright bore w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (23-7605/JZ). MODERN. $4,500-6,500.