Chinese Pre-Ban AK 47 : Poly Tech Bakelite Sidefolder : AKS 762 : 56-2 : History & Review

[@kelliblue375]

I bought this exact Bakelite side folder in ‘89, literally days before the ban. A buddy of mine bought the full stock version with a milled receiver. My side folder did not ship with a bayonet, his full stock version did. Rifle, green canvass sling, 3x30 round mags, oil bottle, and owners manual in the box - $350 I still kick myself for selling it in ‘93 for $700, but I was in a tight spot, and had other firearms. I shot thousands of rounds through that rifle with no issue. These were the surplus Chinese military rounds that came on the stripper clips in the large tin with corrosive primers, so you had to clean it every time you shot it. I think they came 550 rounds in the tin for $90. One of the reasons I parted with that rifle was because I couldn’t find inexpensive ammo for it after the ammo import ban. Only thing I could get locally was Federal hollow points in 7.62 for $15-20 per 20 round box. Obviously this was before you could buy ammo online. Definitely short sited to part with it, and I certainly regret it.

[@patrickgraham3593]

The Norinco Bakelite side folder accepted the type 2 bayonet. The poly is a better built and finished rifle but not many Norinco made it in. Glad I got both

[@ItalianCJM8232]

More more more! Cool that you have a collection of these. You’re well spoken, no swearing either; thank you!

[@3155DOGMAN]

I bought this exact AK in 1987 for $234 .Im' glad I never sold it.

[@daybreak6034]

I live in South Africa and there is 2 for sale for 600usd each. Thinking of buying it

[@3155DOGMAN]

@@daybreak6034 That would be a good buy.

[@mattmorrison9379]

Very nice 2aEdu. That sir is a fine example Poly technologies did such a nice job building there rifles.

[@2aEdu]

Thanks man. they did do an excellent job with this rifle. I really like it.

[@dragonsmk1812]

Awesome video sir. I purchased one of these Bakelight folders in the 80's. I wish I had knowledge of working on firearms back then. I did not like the bayonet and could not remove it. In order to not damage the rifle and recoup my investment I sold it due to not liking the bayonet. I am so sad I sold it. It was my very first AK'S I ever had. But never could purchase another, since the Poly's are hard to find and prices went sky high. Quality wise it was the best AK I ever had. I've decided to put a Poly on my bucket list. I've been able to find my other bucket list items. This Poly goes to the top of the list. TY for your video.

[@orionfixr7713]

She's a beauty . Thanks for sharing . I know you enjoy this , but it still takes time and effort , so thank you for that also . See ya ' in the next one !

[@2aEdu]

Thanks man. Yes I do love this stuff, but it took a while to research and film this. Then about 3 hours to upload. I'm glad you liked it.

[@معاذعكادي]

Hhhhhh

[@yodearemu1742]

This is the standard issue for the Nigerian police force and the Nigerian customs service. The Nigerian police force has been using this since 2004 till date, while the customs service was issued the first batch around 2011. The Nigerian customs service was using the cetme G3 rifle for general operations while they used the styr AUG for special assignments.

[@2aEdu]

That is cool! Thanks for the information. I appreciate it!

[@jeerrrrrrryyyyy]

Awesome video! I love the cleaning kit in the stock with the retainer pin! Beautiful Polytech!

[@2aEdu]

Thanks man! I tried to put out a lot of information on this gun. I also think the cleaning kit is cool as heck. Yes she is beautiful. I know you appreciate the finer class AKs.

[@brotherskeepers111]

I own one of those also. Bought it back before Clinton’s gun ban. I paid 189.00. Norinco AK ‘s were so plentiful then at our local gun shows, wish I had bought a crate full

[@rudyrangel5689]

Would you sell one if your ak47

[@frugalprepper]

Nice, I just put up a video on my AKS-762 Spiker the other day.

[@farthead1231]

I worked for a wholesaler in the 90's and we would literally get semi truck loads of pallets stacked with mak90s.... after the ban went into effect, we would have to open each box and remove the bayonet... there were huge boxes of these bayonets just laying around cause nobody wanted them

[@greggtrubee9565]

One of the sexiest AK's out there. Period. Thanks!

[@jardinero9112]

Out fricking standing. Big AK guy here i have a few sks,s and one mak 90 that i think started its life out as a polly tech. It came with the planet of the apes stock. Milled reciever, beautiful parkarized almost blue looking reciever. They hacked off the bayonet lug. No cleaning rod, the end of the barrel has 1 x 14 threads no dee tent. I got it never fired a women was getting rid of her husbands collection after he passed . The mag in the box says polly china. I made a few mods to it and the adapter i had to get was one that would fit a polly. I first ordered the wrong one. The guy from the place i reordered the adapter told me he has only seen like three other mak 90's like that Anyway i have some molot vepers a sam7sf and a few zastavas and none of them have the trigger i have in the mak 90, and when you rack the charging handle back and forth a few times its like butter. Anyway thanks for sharing and keep them ak and sks videos comming brother, very informative.

[@2aEdu]

Cool. Glad you liked the video. Yeah your Mak 90 sounds interesting. I know there were some Mak 90s that are milled with the factory 386 marking. ( the same factory that produced the Legend etc.) I'm familiar with the Mak 90 you have. Uncommon, but I am really into Chinese Aks.....lol So I pretty much have heard of all of them. I also like the Chinese triggers. I will have more AK and SKS vids. 👍

[@jardinero9112]

@@2aEdu Thanks, can you tell me more about the Mak90 that i have. I find it very interesting.

[@zhli4238]

This folding stock works better with a bayonet than the underfolder stock, especially with the blade type that comes with it than the spike type. Also, the original PolyTech magazine has 3 witness holes in the back that you kind of can see how full the magazine is to the extent 10, 20, or 30.

[@uraninite8151]

Such a beautiful gun. Where I'm at we can get them easily if you have the necessary licenses and stuff . Some security companies even use them. Also they're very cheap. Like the equivalent of 800 USD cheaper than any other rifle here.

[@jonnypowell1998]

Great rifle. Great presentation.

[@2aEdu]

Thanks man. I'm glad you liked the video. I enjoyed doing it.

[@sammorris8821]

I inherited this model of ak. Thanks for uploading this. Hard to find info about these rifles

[@2aEdu]

No problem. There aren't many of these. That's cool you have one. 👍

[@TyroneJohnson-fk6gk]

I dont have a pre ban but i acquired a 30 year old mak90 in good condition about 6months ago. I removed the thumbhole stock for a cnc warrior side folder 💪🏿💪🏿

[@2aEdu]

Nice 👍I have a MAK 9- as well. Great gun!

[@TheCashman007]

Yes we do have lot of them and vz-58's ! From Sri Lanka !

[@mphil3051]

Really good review!!

[@2aEdu]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked it.

[@mahamettsedali9014]

Also we need to have a video type 56-1 ak Chinese.

[@MoustacheRob]

I have one in the serial #20 range,earliest bakelite I have ever owned or seen

[@merc4hire308]

Your video was very informative. I own one of these, so I did some research. I discovered it was estimated that less than 500 total of this model were ever imported into the U.S. prior to the ban being implemented. The first group (which this rifle falls into, based on being a serial number ("158"). The serial number on my Polytech is 160and has the standard AK-47 style grip. The side of the receiver is correctly marked with the Chinese markings of a "triangle with 46 inside," most were made at factory "36." The rifle has MODEL AKS-762/ CAL. 7.62x39mm" with "POLY-TECH, BEIJING CHINA," "IMPORTED BY K.F.S. ATLANTA," which is consistent with what you shared. My question is, what is the estimated value of my Polytech, which is in MINT condition if I decide to sell it? Thank you.

[@2aEdu]

Thank you all the info. I'm glad you liked the video. That is awesome you have one of these. I love mine! It depends on the people bidding at the time....but I have seen these go for 3,000-3500 on gunbroker fairly recently. New in box maybe 3750 or so. There arent a lot of these listed for sale, so the price can vary depending on bidders. The very least I could see it selling for is 2,500 -2,700 ( on a bad day). With any preban, the original box adds 250-300. I do not have the box for mine, and it has been fired.

[@merc4hire308]

@@2aEdu Thank you for information.

[@absolutestubbornness6367]

This type is very popular in the Middle East because it shoots forever using surplus ammo while full of sand without cleaning

[@mattmorrison9379]

Oh and btw I know we were all over the other t56 underfolder you received originally, but the one you just showed looks nice imo. Maybe we expected to much when compared tothe quality of factory made chinese.

[@2aEdu]

Yes this one ( the replacement) is MUCH better than the first one classic sent me. I am happy with it considering what it cost compared to a preban. but yes, its prob not fair to compare a USA produced gun to a military factory produced Chinese.

[@Goodsnout]

Yours should have the Chinese double hook trigger. Catching the hammer on both sides results in a very smooth trigger pull.

[@LeoHunt1911]

That's Art !!!!

[@RockyTop1911]

Great review. Very nice rifle.

[@2aEdu]

Thank you 👍

[@furiousone942]

I didn't hear you mention the little things like the spring loaded firing pin. Great video though. Thank you.

[@2aEdu]

I did forget to mention that. You are welcome, and thank you.

[@kevinwilson9589]

I have a Poly Tech Legend under folder that I bought direct from Kengs back in the day. Brace yourself, I modified it. Ha ha- don't worry, did nothing that can't be undone. I hated that bulky thick sheet steel under folder stock. I saw an ad in Shotgun News a few years back for a new, milled from bar stock under folder stock. I think it was supposed to be East German. Beautiful blued finish. I think it looks so much better. I also added a slant brake. (The bayonet still slides on over it). to paraphrase Misha, it makes me happy, so why not? I still have the original parts, so after I'm dead, some collector can always put it back to original. I'm sure I won't care. He will probably be mad that I threw away the original box.

[@2aEdu]

Hey its all good. Its your gun. And you can take it back to stock config. I believe people should do what they want with their own property. Me.....my Legend is still new in box.....lol. Original box, does add value lol. Messing with you, even though it does. Misha is a good dude.

[@calebr2323]

My factory 416 bakelite sidefolder was born just 79 bakelite side folders after yours man haha

[@2aEdu]

That is awesome. I bet you love yours!

[@calebr2323]

@@2aEdu I picked it up (practically stole it) the day before yesterday, and haven’t even had a chance to shoot it actually, but I absolutely love Chinese AK’s and already can tell this will be a favorite.

[@2aEdu]

@@calebr2323 Nice! They are worth a lot of money! I like Chinese AKs too. I have quite a few variants of them. Bought them back when they were cheap.

[@shonuff7943]

My dream rifle

[@davesparky6899]

Polytech aks legends galilfolder only 389 imported to the US.

[@francissullivan6400]

GREAT VIDEO 👍👍👍

[@2aEdu]

Thank you 👍

[@oneofthoseguys2019]

Great video

[@2aEdu]

Thank you!

[@3155DOGMAN]

Only 500 of this paticular model were imported into the U.S. I saw one on GunBroker for a buy now price of $3100.

[@justplinkin4809]

Just curious, how can one import old rifles like this? I find places which already imported them and are selling them at really high prices. I hear people are doing it, but where and how do you find this stuff?

[@mattmorrison9379]

They can no longer be imported hense the reason why a "preban" fetches a premium. What's here is here. And on the how to find them lol, get luckey and find one for a good price or pay all the money on auction sites :) .

[@justplinkin4809]

Matt Morrison I don’t mean just these AKs, I mean anything imported. Was everything banned? Did the ban not end? Obviously I know nothing about importing foreign stuff, I’ve always had American guns. I just found out the ban on Chinese gun parts existed after eBay wiped out my shopping cart and that is a ban from way back. I really thought they all kind of ended.

[@mattmorrison9379]

Ya Chinese are banned as you stated Russian are banned due to sanctions. But for a rifle to be imported they have to be in A sporter configuration. And not be readily usable with standard capacity mags. There are still a few country's that import rifles. Thet just cant be brought in with the "evil" featires

[@justplinkin4809]

Matt Morrison sad isn’t it, it’s just a gun.

[@2aEdu]

@@justplinkin4809 Basically what Matt said. You cannot get one of these new or imported any more. Been banned for 30 years and after the ban China stopped making them. So literally impossible. The ban applies to any "assault rifles". They must now have switched out USA compliance parts or come in in a neutered state and left that way. Chinese is banned period regardless.

[@m4johnny699]

What is the Value of that gun? I have one... This video was awesome it had history, details of how many imported, and going through the laws of that time, and general knowledge of the weapon. This reminds me of Mischaco videos.. Keep up the good work 👍🏻👑👑👑👑🔫

[@2aEdu]

The value is a lot. That is awesome you have one. Not many of them around. Nowadays prob 3500 plus. If it is a true preban Poly Tech AKS 762 with factory bakelite parts. ( There have been some clones and B west built some with extra parts) Those would be worth less. I did try to cover all those things you mentioned. I'm glad you appreciated all the info. Thanks for comparing me to Misha. He is a friend of mine, and I look up to him and his videos.

[@m4johnny699]

2a Edu Thanks for value and keep up the excellent work 👍🏻🔫👑

[@2aEdu]

@@m4johnny699 No prob. Thank you.

[@williamalexander2599]

ITS BEAUTIFUL!!! I HAVE THE MAK90 FOUND BY LUCK...BEST AK I HAVE

[@2aEdu]

Thank you. I also love the MAK90. I have those as well. I like all of my Chinese AKs. (and most AKs in general....lol) Chinese are among my favorites.

[@jardinero9112]

Trigger just like butta!!!!! Baby.

[@howard5567]

I think I told you I'm an AR guy. But my cousins, Jason & Caleb are AK's plus the other wheels in the LLC. Caleb will get Jason started then get up an leave the room. Phil my FFL & B/S buddy made some call to some Beretta heads he knows & order six more, so here a thumb ups & thank from him. After two or three more times at ranger. They'll be taken to Panama and buried: Arsenic & Old Lace 1944 Mystery/Crime/Comedy Classic: Cary Grant & Priscilla Lane.

[@2aEdu]

I like ARs too. Does that mean you hate AKs? lol I'm glad your cousins liked the video. Tell them thanks for watching. You are going to have a whole fleet of Beretta pistols. haha. I will have to check out that movie. I'm not familiar.

[@howard5567]

Did you catch the news on the Taurus G3 9mm with a 17 rd & 15 rd mags that will work in the G2C. Taurus has the 17 online at $36.00. Oh by the way if I send you an Red Alabama t-shirt & a 8X10 Glossy of "Coach Bear" Paul William Bryant. You would look alot like my cousin Rod. LOL!! LOve you buddy.

[@2aEdu]

@@howard5567 Yes, I've been looking for a G3 that is actually for sale. I will be buying one as soon as they are avail. I've been told I look like a couple dif people. I don't have any Alabama apparel.....lol. But I will look him up. I def know who he is, but can't remember what he looks like. lol. Thanks man.

[@howard5567]

I didn't see the G3 on the Taurus site, but the did have 17 rd Mag was. The gun I really want, only Hi-Point makes one. A Duck Dynasty "380" carbine, my other cousin David bought one used at the hardware store w/100 rounds for a $100 dollars. It's ugly as sin, but it will drop a feral hog. My next trip down in November the JRC 9mm bring home the bacon.

[@obi-wankenobi5179]

There’s a lot in Afghanistan too

[@robrowboski3057]

I have a model with a heat shield on the gas tube part. Matching serial numbers and two matching Bakelite mags. What do you think the value is?

[@patrickgraham3593]

I need a lower red phenolic hand guard for one of these. Please PLEASE

[@2aEdu]

Ok.... I'm not taking my hand guard off this rifle. lol

[@alessandroofthemediterranean]

Those chinese sure know how to make AKs

[@lesgreen6464]

Did you find the bayonet? I have the same 56-2 and wanted to pick up one. I think polytech Type 1 would work...can you confirm?

[@2aEdu]

Yes I did, on Ebay. I bought an Original Chinese that would have come with these. I will check to see what type it is. I havent looked at it lately.

[@gm5564]

Were there any heat treat issues with the poly tech series guns before the Legend imports? The early M14 clones had issues with the bolt.

[@2aEdu]

On the Poly AKs, not that I am aware of. I have heard of it on the M14, but that was a new gun for the Chinese. They had already been making AKs for decades by the time these Ploy Techs came out....maybe that is why?

[@gm5564]

@@2aEdu Got it, wasn't sure, I'm looking at one now and I hope the deal goes through.

[@2aEdu]

@@gm5564 Cool. If its a nice one at a decent price, then I hope it goes through for you too. I love my Poly Tech Aks. I also have a Legend, and a double folder, and some Norincos. I like Chicoms AKS 👍👍

[@frankali5203]

These are going for around $1500 military issue in the Yemen new

[@2aEdu]

That is cool 👍

[@frankali5203]

@@2aEdu My brother bought one in 2005 for $400 Prices have gone up in the Yemen because of the war

[@2aEdu]

@@frankali5203 Can you buy a machine gun in Yemen?

[@frankali5203]

@@2aEdu Yes it's like America we have gun shops

[@2aEdu]

@@frankali5203 OK. Cool. We can't by machine guns unless they were registered as transferable before 1986.

[@nateb8823]

Is that a norinco type 81 folding stock?

[@2aEdu]

Yes, this stock was used on the folding variant of the Type 81. there was also a made for export military full auto Chinese AKM with this stock on it. The rifle in this video is a semi auto clone of an actual military Type 56 variant.

[@nateb8823]

Thats cool,i own a type 81.im from canada and they are importing type81 them in small numbers.

[@swizzopguwop7883]

i have this same one with the mags. how much is it worth?

[@patrickleftridge254]

Are 386 stamped polytech underfolders more rare than 416 polys

[@2aEdu]

I dont know if there is a way to know for sure. But I think there are more factory 386 underfolders than the gun in this video. But all 416 factory production....I have no idea.

[@patrickleftridge254]

Thanks.i am trying to figure out on my other polytech which is the bakelite sidefolder which is the proper bayonet so that i may begin the hunt for it.its the only thing minus the serialized box that im lacking to make it complete.btw the video was very informative.i learned quite a bit

[@iluvmym4]

Lucky 🍀 guy

[@2aEdu]

Thanks 👍

[@rudyrangel5689]

Would you trade a PWA commando AR15 preban for one of your polytechnic with folding stock?

[@gunsquawk4443]

Hey 2a, I don't have an AK, looking to get one. In your opinion, what are some of the best ones?

[@2aEdu]

There are many good ones, and some not so good. Depending on budget. I usually recommend a WASR. I did this video about a month ago. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6mtYouAd8eihLM

[@XER239]

Is that Mishaco's AK? That one is Sweet.

[@2aEdu]

This one is my AK. I have a Russian I bought from him.

[@XER239]

@@2aEdu Even better 3 k's in good hands

[@559abdulrahman]

What if you inherited the assault version of this gun?

[@2aEdu]

Awesome!!

[@559abdulrahman]

Is there anything I can do with it in my commie state

[@jardinero9112]

I have someone that offered to sell me a bakelite side folder in excellent condition with bakelite mag for 3,300. What do you think ? Im thinking its about 500 bucks over what im willing to pay. Any feedback ?

[@2aEdu]

These are worth quite a bit. 3300 might be a little high though ( but not completely out of line either). I would try to get it down at least 500 lower. Is it a Norinco or Polytech? Both made these.

[@jardinero9112]

@@2aEdu it says 56-s2 polytech. Its on gunbroker someone bid 1,875 for it so far. But i sent the guy a message asking if there was any wiggle room and he responded with a second polytech he said i could get it for 3050. Sent me a bunch of photos and it looks very clean and neat. I would send you some photos it i had your e mail.

[@2aEdu]

​@@jardinero9112 Ok, with Gb it could go for anything......lol It could go for a lot. Just depends who wants it more. lol These keep going up in price, so over 3k might be the going rate today. It still depends on who is in the bidding war though. my email is glockshooter79 at gmail dot com

[@daviddarnold5896]

@@2aEdu what’s the difference in quality/value between the polytech and norinco?

[@mahamettsedali9014]

This is full video

[@niazmuhammadsahibzada4001]

What is the price bro

[@mikesylvester1021]

Hey I like it, pretty rare as well isn't it?

[@2aEdu]

Cool. Thanks man. Yes its actually very rare. I was kinda downplaying how rare it is. lol

[@jaykelley7343]

Would you ever consider selling it ?

[@patrickleftridge254]

I have the same aks.i love it.do you know if it accepts a bayonet

[@romeosgenericchannel3971]

I would kill for this rifle (joking) (maybe XD). Or any chinese pre ban really, very nice im late to this party but damn i love AKs lol great shit brother love what you do!

[@2aEdu]

lol. Don't kill me for it....lol I have a few more Chinese prebans. When I get time, I could do some more. Thanks man. I appreciate you.

[@timrobinson3972]

Friend of mine has that exact same gun What's the value

[@2aEdu]

Cool. Im not sure exactly. But probably over $4k

[@timrobinson3972]

@@2aEdu Thanks

[@2aEdu]

@@timrobinson3972 👍

[@shojus]

D A M N that's sweet!

[@2aEdu]

Yes it is. I can't wait to test it at the range. I hope it works.

[@leopoldoreyes2928]

Saludos desde Guerrero Bonito arma Ánimo

[@2aEdu]

Hello. I do not understand. I only speak English. Greetings.

[@Bubba-Fudd-bulletsmith]

I have the same pistol grip

[@2aEdu]

Cool. I love the Chinese Bakelite stuff. 👍

[@Bubba-Fudd-bulletsmith]

@@2aEdu it took me a while to find out what country it was from and I had a Chinese wood ak pistol grip I sold and I regret it

[@2aEdu]

@@Bubba-Fudd-bulletsmith Yeah the Chinese stuff is usually rather unique. I love the wood Chinese furniture too. Your bakelite grip is actually worth some money. A lot of people want the Chicom stuff.

[@nammie12345]

I have sn83x

[@2aEdu]

NIce!

[@phasmomancer]

"what many people call the full auto sear" well no shit its called that...

[@2aEdu]

Well...... it is actually also called a retarder and rate reducer. Being a jerk on the internet doesnt hide the fact that you don't know much about these guns.

[@RussianSCUD]

Hell yeah, popcorn time.

[@2aEdu]

Cool man, I hope you like the video. And thanks again.

[@rmichaelzachary8574]

Norinco and Polytech are both better than most European and every American AK.

[@floydskyfire]

we are suppose to have the same weapons and the military. That keeps every US citizen and minuteman.

[@2aEdu]

I agree!

[@yayemeni7856]

shoooot man i want hear it

[@XER239]

Care to sell that 56 UF?

[@XER239]

Never mind picked one up off classic firearms, don't ask what I paid I'd be Embarrassed

[@MatteoThirteenSeventyOne]

👍👍

[@2aEdu]

👍

[@ЭльдДраконов]

Drug lord Cain gang choice in Robocop 2

[@ninjascout468]

So can I take that one for coffee lol 😉

[@2aEdu]

Sure. If you are ever in MI, lets go grab a coffee and go shooting. lol. Not gna let this one out of my sight though.....lol

[@วิสันต์หมื่นสิทธิแพร่]

สวยมาก/ผมก็ขอบรุ่นนี้/ราคากี่เอลล่าครับ/ผลิตที่จีนใช่ไหม

[@BlackPhillip666]

I've seen examples with serial numbers in the teens.

[@2aEdu]

Cool 👍

[@iluvmym4]

What I’ve heard is the Chinese AK’s quality actually has gone down 😧 even ISIS refuse to use the new ones 🤷🏼‍♂️ so even if the import ban was lifted we wouldn’t be all that happy about it. That’s what I’ve heard I’m no expert so....

[@2aEdu]

Interesting. I would have no way of knowing. We haven't had any imported since 1994. The ones I have are good. The ones built from military parts kits, as well as the ones sold for export to the USA. You might be right though. It wouldn't surprise me.

[@cesarperales-hu6vz]

$4000 in 2024