1982 Finnish Valmet M76 5.56 NATO 16" Barrel AK Rifle M-76 RK62 Galil Pre-Ban *RARE*

Description:
MANUFACTURER: VALMET
MODEL: M76
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1982
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: FINLAND
SERIAL NUMBER: 162939
ISSUED BRANCH: COMMERCIAL PRE-BAN IMPORT
CONFLICT DEPLOYMENT: RK 62 SERVICE RIFLE DESIGN LINEAGE
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: VALMET RECEIVER MARKINGS; MADE IN FINLAND 
CALIBER: 5.56 NATO / .223 REMINGTON
CAPACITY: 15-ROUND DETACHABLE BOX MAGAZINE
BARREL LENGTH: 16.00"
BARREL FEATURES: THREE-PRONG BAYONET LUG MUZZLE DEVICE
RIFLING: STRONG
OVERALL LENGTH: 37.00"
LENGTH OF PULL: 13.50" 
OPERATING SYSTEM: LONG-STROKE GAS PISTON
ACTION: SEMI-AUTOMATIC ROTATING BOLT
TRIGGER: SINGLE-STAGE MILITARY PATTERN
IRON SIGHTS: ADJUSTABLE FINNISH PEEP REAR, PROTECTED FRONT POST
STOCK: FIXED WOOD STOCK WITH METAL BUTTPLATE
GRIP: BLACK POLYMER PISTOL GRIP
FIREARM FINISH: MATTE BLACK
CONDITION: VERY GOOD; LIGHT HANDLING WEAR WITH STRONG OVERALL FINISH RETENTION AND ATTRACTIVE ORIGINAL APPEARANCE
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: RK 62 PATTERN RECEIVER, ORIGINAL VALMET CONFIGURATION, FINNISH PEEP SIGHT SYSTEM, DETACHABLE MAGAZINE, SIDE SLING CUT-OUT
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE & MAGAZINE

Among serious military rifle collectors, the Finnish Valmet M76 occupies elite territory. Chambered in 5.56 NATO and built around the renowned RK 62 operating system, the M76 represents Finland’s refined evolution of the Kalashnikov platform. This example features a 16.00" barrel, fixed wood stock, Finnish peep sight system, detachable magazine, and the distinctive three-prong bayonet lug muzzle device that immediately separates it from ordinary AK-pattern rifles.

The M76 delivers everything collectors admire about the Kalashnikov design while elevating the platform through exceptional Finnish manufacturing. The long-stroke gas piston system and rotating bolt provide legendary reliability, while the receiver construction, sighting arrangement, and overall fit exhibit a level of refinement rarely encountered in military-pattern rifles. The Finnish rear peep sight offers a noticeably improved sight picture over traditional AK notch sights, contributing to the RK 62 family's longstanding reputation for practical accuracy and battlefield durability.

Valmet's RK 62 rifle was developed after extensive evaluation of postwar infantry weapon systems and ultimately became one of the most respected Kalashnikov derivatives ever fielded. Its influence extended well beyond Finland's borders, with the RK 62 and Valmet family serving as major developmental influences on the Israeli Galil. For collectors of Cold War military small arms, the M76 stands at the crossroads of Finnish military engineering and one of the most important branches of Kalashnikov evolution.

Visible on this rifle are the factory VALMET receiver markings, "Made in Finland" designation, M76 model marking, and serial number 162939. The rifle retains its desirable fixed-stock configuration, original Finnish-pattern sight system, military-style front sight assembly, polymer handguard, and detachable magazine. Original Finnish Valmets have become increasingly difficult to locate as collector demand continues to grow and the supply of imported examples remains permanently finite.

There are AK-pattern rifles, and then there are Valmets. Built in Finland to standards that earned worldwide respect, imported in comparatively limited numbers, and directly connected to the RK 62 and Galil family tree, the M76 has become one of the most sought-after Cold War imports on the collector market. Opportunities to acquire original Finnish Valmets continue to shrink with each passing year, making examples like this an outstanding addition to any advanced military rifle collection. National Armory is proud to offer a rifle that many enthusiasts consider one of the finest Kalashnikov-pattern firearms ever produced.

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Rifle Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO
Manufacturer: VALMET
Model: M76
Serial Number: 162939
Barrel Length: 16
Bore Info: STRONG
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: VERY GOOD
Wood Condition: VERY GOOD
Bore Condition: VERY GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1982

Price: $4,999.99
Shipping: $39.99
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