Molot Vepr AK-74 FM-AK74 5.45x39mm, 16.5 in Barrel, Chrome-Lined CHF, RPK-Derived Heavy Stamped Receiver, Made in Russia
This Molot-Oruzhie Vepr AK-74 from the FM-AK74 series is a Russian-made, RPK-derived semi-automatic rifle in 5.45x39mm with a 16.5 inch chrome-lined, cold hammer forged barrel. It features the heavy 1.5 mm stamped receiver these Veprs are known for, an RPK-style rear sight with right-side windage drum, and a matte black finish. U.S. imports of Russian Molot rifles have ceased due to sanctions, adding significance for buyers seeking a documented Russian example marked "Made in Russia."
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Specific Condition Details: The rifle shows minimal evidence of prior handling or firing, and it functions properly.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Bonus hard case
- 1x 30-round magazine
- 1x 5-round magazine
- Aftermarket AR-style collapsible stock on receiver adapter (installed)
- Aftermarket upper handguard/gas-tube cover with integral Picatinny rail (installed)
- Aftermarket polymer finger-groove pistol grip (installed)
- Original furniture (not installed)
Built on the AK-74 platform and derived from the RPK pattern, this Vepr FM-AK74 pairs Molot’s heavy 1.5 mm stamped steel receiver with a long-stroke gas piston action. The receiver carries "S" and "F" selector markings and a right-side safety/selector. The rifle is finished in matte black and is marked "Made in Russia."
The 16.5 inch barrel is chrome-lined and cold hammer forged, chambered in 5.45x39mm. Sighting is handled by a protected front post and an RPK-style tangent rear sight with a right-side windage drum, a configuration valued for precise windage adjustment on AK-pattern rifles.
This example is configured with quality aftermarket furniture: an AR-style collapsible stock installed via a receiver adapter for adjustable length of pull (approximately 12.5 to 16.5 inches), a polymer finger-groove pistol grip, and a polymer lower handguard paired with a railed upper handguard/gas-tube cover. The rifle includes rail capability on the upper handguard and a receiver scope mount for mounting accessories as desired.
Chambered for 5.45x39mm with a 30+1 capacity, it ships with one 30-round and one 5-round magazine, plus a bonus hard case. With U.S. imports of Russian Molot rifles now halted by sanctions, this FM-AK74 series Vepr stands out as a well-specified Russian build with RPK-derived strength and desirable barrel and sight features.