Norinco MAK-90 Sporter 7.62x39 Semi-Auto AKM-Pattern Rifle, 16.34 in Barrel, Thumbhole Stock, 1990s Chinese Import
This Norinco MAK-90 Sporter is a Chinese-made, 1990s-import AKM-pattern rifle chambered in 7.62x39. It features the post-1989 sporter configuration with a factory thumb-hole stock and wood handguards, a stamped and dimpled receiver, and clear importer markings. Matching short assembly numbers are observed on multiple components, and the rifle is configured for a 5+1 capacity with a 16.34 in unthreaded barrel.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is rust on the receiver. There are multiple scratches and marks on the firearm. There is custom engraving on the receiver.
What's Included
- 1x 5-round AK-pattern steel detachable magazine
- Green canvas web sling (installed)
- No muzzle device is included; any clamp-on brake seen in some photos is not included.
The MAK-90 Sporter uses a stamped, dimpled AK-pattern receiver finished in black and operates via a semi-automatic, gas-operated, long-stroke piston system with a rotating bolt. It retains classic iron sights with an AK-pattern front post protected by ears and a 16.34 in unthreaded barrel suited to the 7.62x39 cartridge.
Factory sporter furniture defines this model, including a sporter thumb-hole stock in an orange-toned wood finish. The stock features a ventilated recoil pad with a white line spacer, and the length of pull measures 13.75 in. Complementing the stock are matching wood upper and lower handguards.
Import and origin markings are present and legible: C.J.A. Southfield, MI, along with "MADE IN CHINA" and the Norinco star/triangle logo. Selector markings are "S" and "O," consistent with this import configuration and era.
This rifle uses a detachable box magazine with a stated maximum capacity of 5+1 and includes one 5-round steel magazine. A cleaning rod is not present in the photos.
Additional observed details include matching short assembly numbers on multiple components, aligning with the rifle’s cohesive build from its 1990s import period.
Muzzle configuration note: The barrel is unthreaded and the front sight base lacks a muzzle-device detent, consistent with ban-era MAK-90 Sporters.