Apr 6, 2008 · Quote from Tokoi translation: "The MPi-KM-K is a special weapon developed for the East German security service (Stasi), consisting of MPi-KM-72 (AKMS) converted to a short barrel carbine with a silencer." The picture from Peru would seem to indicate that there were more than a few of them made.

Nov 18, 2024 · Followed by a oil wipe down and repack. I'll will soon start to get all components together for the build. I'm looking forward to seeing how it comes out also. Currently have a M72AB1 and a MD65 being populated, next in line is the M72B1 and then this MPi-KM. Who are you sending it to?

Nov 21, 2015 · The 1965 production MPi-KM had a unique solid beech pistol grip, beech upper handguard and solid beech lower handguard. The beech pistol grip was replaced by a molded plastic pistol grip sometime in 1966. These molded pistol grips were unmarked until some time in 1972 as far as I can tell.

Feb 9, 2024 · Finally i got a original east german MPi KMS-74, unfortunately these rifles become harder and harder to get your hands on. I was really hyped about the build quality from what ive read. But in the end i have to say this is one of the worst 74's i saw. Dont get me wrong the Build quality and the...

Jun 2, 2011 · To answer your question about MPi-KM-72, there never were such a thing. This is a wrongful designation. The fixed-stock stamped East German AKM is called MPiKM [alternatively spelled MPi-KM], while the stamped AKM/'AKMS' sidefolder is called MPiKMS-72 [alternatively spelled MPi-KMS-72]. '72' refers to the year it was adopted as the standard ...

May 12, 2023 · I'm in the market for an MPi-KM kit. Hit me up if you decide to sell. Looking for NSP-3's Nr L-90058 & Nr N-71397 and AKMSL Flash Hiders marked for 0053 & 1052.

Jul 22, 2007 · MPi-Km and MPi-KMS-72 production continues. 1987 MPi-AKS-74nk adopted, it is a short version of the MPi-AKS-74n- meant for armored vehicle crews, paratrooper officers, special uses etc. Interestingly it takes a bayonet. 1990 MPi-Km, MPi-KMS-72, MPi-AK-74N, MPi-AKS-74n production ceases.

May 22, 2019 · Recent build by Original AK, Inc., from a 1966 parts kit. As I understand it, laminated butt stocks were seen only on early MPi-KMs, which were introduced in 1965. The stocks had no trap door for cleaning kit storage. The transition to plastic stock furniture occurred in 1966. During that year...

Nov 14, 2023 · I am hoping someone has a late 60s, or to be exact an 1969 East German Mpi-km original receiver section to compare bluing with. If so could you post some high resolution pictures. I just finished mine up and wanted to see if the blueing was pretty close.

Mar 14, 2015 · ALL SPF: Optics Mounting Plate for East German MPi-KM and MPi-KM-72 Rifles Selling my last 5 replicas of the East German optic mounts that were factory mounted for use with NSP-2 night vision scopes on MPi-KM and MPi-KMS-72 rifles during the mid-1960s through at least the late 1970s. The will also accept many of the available AK-type sidemount ...