Hungarian SA-85m pre-ban

[HerreraM1G]

So iv always been into guns and well iv had this gun since I was a kid in the 90's and it's the best Ak variant iv ever owned and a collectable. What say of the people?

Ps. Would post pics but have no clue

[Iraqgunz]

You may want to try and use some proper English and then pose a question that makes sense.

What exactly do you want the people to say?

[HerreraM1G]

Well I'm sorry my iPhone isn't Cooperative with me but I'd just like to see what people think of this particular rifle.

[SteyrAUG]

Well I'm sorry my iPhone isn't Cooperative with me but I'd just like to see what people think of this particular rifle.


One of the better made AK semi autos imported during the late 80s. I'd rate them right up there with Polytechs.

[Iraqgunz]

My very first rifle was a (pre-ban) Hungarian SA-85 underfolder. It was absolutely one of the finest AK's I had seen in the U.S. If you can get it for a good price and it hasn't been dicked with I would jump on it.

I am sure that in very good to excellent condition in this market they must be in the 1200.00-1500.00 range.

[HerreraM1G]

Well iv still got mine it's been shot plenty but I still in good condition I'm gonna order a new stock because the original blonde is getting worn out and I also need a new screw. It had been a very good rifle since iv had it. I also have an original sa2000 feg at my disposal.

[Black goat]

So if one were to have access to one of these (I don't believe it is a pre ban as it has the thumb hole stock) for what is apparently a great price, and it is an absolute safe queen, would it be wrong to convert it into AKM fashion, back the way it should be? It sounds like a quality rifle from everything I read, but even with the deal I am staring at I find it hard to justify buying an AK just to sit on it and admire its looks, I want to get it out there and run it at least a little, and tweak it back into the form such a rifle was meant to be in but is that a cardinal sin with a Kassner import? Heck maybe even make it into and amd 63 look alike.

[filthy phil]

So if one were to have access to one of these (I don't believe it is a pre ban as it has the thumb hole stock) for what is apparently a great price, and it is an absolute safe queen, would it be wrong to convert it into AKM fashion, back the way it should be? It sounds like a quality rifle from everything I read, but even with the deal I am staring at I find it hard to justify buying an AK just to sit on it and admire its looks, I want to get it out there and run it at least a little, and tweak it back into the form such a rifle was meant to be in but is that a cardinal sin with a Kassner import? Heck maybe even make it into and amd 63 look alike.

as long as you dont cut the stock tang most anything else is reversible.( beware of the 922r rules though)
it's your gun, do to it what makes you happy

[mkmckinley]

I bought a post ban and converted it a couple years back on the advice of this forum, especially that of TOrrock. It's been a great shooter and has a better coating than my Arsenal. Definitely hang on to that AK.

[sjc3081]

I have a pre 89 under folder it has served me well. I put on a Ultimak with a T1 and ADM low mount and a Yugoslav pistol grip.