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Posted: 9/24/2006 10:32:21 AM EDT
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In a recent post, it was stated that the RML's are, in some cases, bringing a premium. Why? Were any pre-ban? How can they be dated? Thanks guys. |
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Most RML's are the thin 20" long barrel. While not a true RPK type barrel they were different thans the standard 16" barrel. Not many were imported and did not sell well back in the day. Many have been butchered with people putting RPK furniturne on them or making them "snipers" with funky scope mounts. They have become more popular to collectors due to the lower numbers imported and a unmolested one can bring $500-$600 if not more. They are not my cup of tea but do have somewhat of a cult type following. I almost forgot, there is some "RML" marked 16'' standard rifles that were imported through "PARS INTL" out of Kentucky. So if buying a advertised "RML", need to ask what the barrel length is. As for dating them, many had the last two digits of the year improrted spaced out on the front trunnion from the main serial number. I have seen some as either a prefix or suffix. For example S/N: 12345 94 would indicate a 1994 imported rifle. Some of the post ban 16" rifles will have build certificates from the factory showing a mid 1980's build but that does not matter as only the year of import is what dates the rifle. Hootbro |
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RML 20 inch with "funky" scope mount and furniture. Actually an RML is only slightly more than any post ban Egyptian from what I have see. $300-$400. http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/4917/p8210021qn3.jpg |
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