Norinco MAK-90 Sporter 7.62x39 AKM-Pattern Semi-Auto Rifle, 16.5" Chrome-Lined Barrel, KSI Import
This 1990s-era Norinco MAK-90 Sporter stands out for its heavier 1.5 mm stamped receiver, chrome-lined threaded barrel, and coveted Factory 386 code—features that combine Chinese Type 56 heritage with U.S. import compliance engineering. Imported by KSI Pomona, CA during the 1993-94 batch, it offers collectors a well-built, pre-ban-style AKM platform backed by Norinco’s proven manufacturing.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior displays scattered scratches and blemishes consistent with normal use, with finish wear confined mainly to high-contact edges.
What’s Included
- 1 × 30-round Magpul PMAG 7.62×39 AK/AKM polymer magazine
The MAK-90 Sporter retains the robust chrome-lined 16.5" barrel built on Chinese Type 56 tooling, delivering reliable corrosion resistance and long service life. The threaded muzzle allows the use of standard AK pattern devices where permitted.
Norinco strengthened this model with a 1.5 mm stamped sheet-steel receiver, adding rigidity beyond typical AKM-spec 1.0 mm receivers. The result is a solid shooting foundation that still keeps overall weight manageable.
Factory 386 marks on the trunnion and receiver, along with the KSI Pomona import stamp, place this rifle firmly in the desirable early-1990s import window—an era prized for quality Chinese AK variants before later restrictions.
The hardwood thumb-hole stock, handguards, and amber lacquer finish reflect the MAK-90’s compliance design while preserving the classic wood-and-steel look. A ventilated recoil pad and sling swivel round out the stock’s practical features.
Standard AK pattern iron sights include a hooded post front adjustable for elevation and windage and a tangent notch rear graduated to 800 m, giving shooters familiar, battle-proven sighting.