The Chinese AK-47 Blog: 84S-1

The Type 88SB is a Chinese copy of a true Khyber Pass AKS. These guns were made in .223 of course. They did make them with a foreward bayonet lug, beneath the front sight base. They can accept a bayonet with or without the AK-74 muzzle break installed.

I would like to see a picture of that. please send in one if you own an 88SB.

A few were made in 7.62x 39, but not many.

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Here is a full stock 88SB on the right. I was told by the owner that it is calipered in 7.62x39.

This is a Type 88SB with triangle folding stock. See the clip? it is a .556 cal.

This is a new manufacture NORINCO AK-103. With the assault ban in place, we can not get them into the U.S. anymore, so the few that were brought in before 1989 are very very rare.

The 84S straight stock is exactly the same as an AK-74, although of Chinese manufacture. They accept .223 ammunition, and were originally designed to take a share of the American .223 market. These guns have never become popular, do not have such a great following. Functionality yes, and accuracy by AK standards is also good.

You can see a video of mine here:

My 84S next to my 56S for comparison.

My 84S alongside my 84S-5A for comparison.

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They all came with their bolts facing down, 3x 30 round magazines, bayonet, bayonet clip, sling, oil bottle, and a cleaning kit.

Here is teh 84S family. Above, the 84S-1 underfolding stock.
Middle is the 84S full stock
Bottom, is the 84S-3A, black Bakelite stock version.

Here is an 84S-I above an 84S. Below, I have a picture of all of the 84S .223 magazines for recognition. These mags have become quite expensive these days.

The 30 round magazines are going for closer to $100 lately, while the 15 rounders could even be more,as they are quite uncommon, and that is a 5 rounder on the far right. There are also 90 round drums made for the 84S. Their prices are usually out of sight.