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CLASSIC CHINESE NORINCO NHM91 RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
CLASSIC CHINESE NORINCO NHM91 RIFLE.
Cal. 7.62x39. S# 9304969. Bbl. 21". The NHM 91 was an early politically correct RPK variant that became known in the early 1990's. The first Bush Administration over saw changes to the import laws which restricted guns coming in to the United Sates to meet a "sporting" criteria. This would eventually be adopted to pertain to domestic Mfg. in 1994 & better known as the Clinton Assault Weapon Ban before sun setting 10 years later. Specific physical characteristics had to be addressed & modified prior to import & one of the earliest configurations to meet these requirements was the NHM 91. Identical in function to the original RPK but altered in aesthetics, imports continued. These changes included no threaded muzzle which was often addressed by blind pinning a thread protector over the muzzle & no pistol grip which brought us the earliest generations of thumb hole stocks. Bayonet lugs were also forbidden so the ears were typically clipped or the entire lug was milled off. This specific example was Mfg. in China by Norinco & imported through CSI in ONT, CA. still resides in its 1990's legal import configuration. Pinned thread protector at muzzle in front of protected post front sight. Folding bipod w/ legs telescoping to13". Milled off bayonet lug. Rear tangent sight marked to 800m. Hardwood thumb hole shoulder stock in a matching yellowish stain to handguards w/ rubber recoil pad. Blued finish on exposed metal surfaces. Top cover has integral scope base & thumb screw which applies pressure to steady this typically loose part. Currently sporting a 2-7x32 Simmons Pro Hunter Scope w/ duplex cross hair. MAGS: Romanian 75 rd. rear loading drum. CONDITION: original blued finish still covers completely w/ thinning on receiver beneath safety selector. Normal associated w/ storage & light use. Wood furniture bares typical impressions but appears free of any noticeable structural damage. Rubber butt pad remains somewhat pliable but becoming brittle. Bore is shiny w/ decent rifling & fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (21-1455/JZ). MODERN. $800-1,200.