AK barrels

zot · June 15, 2000, 01:02 PM

I have 2 AK parts sets, 1 SLR 95,1 Russian
no full auto parts, the barrels measure
.909 at the breach that goes into barrel
trunion, Federal Arms Corp. sells 2 receivers
1 milled and 1 stamped both made in USA,
F A Corp. says these receivers accept any
EUROPEAN barrels and inside diameter is .900
will either of my barrels fit these receivers
if I have a .009 difference. I have USA made
internals, and have cut bayo lugs off barrels
and welded muzzle brakes on, so all is legal
trying to make a semi AK,I posted at AK web board but that place is DEAD, if you have any info on barrel dimensions, the russian
barrel has no markings, the other has a 95
inside a wierd bowling ball sitting in a chair emblem?any info would help, thanks

**James K** · June 15, 2000, 11:24 PM

Hi, Zot,

This sounds more like a question for the Smithy board, but I will give it a try. The .009 difference should make not be a problem. Besides, the barrel is the bigger, so if it doesn't quite fit, a little work with a file should make it a good fit.

Jim

zot · June 16, 2000, 01:42 PM

thanks jim, easy fix, maybe sandpaper would work too?

**James K** · June 16, 2000, 06:51 PM

And a fair amount of elbow grease. Obviously a lathe would be better, but try the new barrel first. You may find nothing has to be done (measurements some times don't come out quite right).

Jim

June 15, 2000, 01:02 PM	#1
zot Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 1999 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 566	I have 2 AK parts sets, 1 SLR 95,1 Russian no full auto parts, the barrels measure .909 at the breach that goes into barrel trunion, Federal Arms Corp. sells 2 receivers 1 milled and 1 stamped both made in USA, F A Corp. says these receivers accept any EUROPEAN barrels and inside diameter is .900 will either of my barrels fit these receivers if I have a .009 difference. I have USA made internals, and have cut bayo lugs off barrels and welded muzzle brakes on, so all is legal trying to make a semi AK,I posted at AK web board but that place is DEAD, if you have any info on barrel dimensions, the russian barrel has no markings, the other has a 95 inside a wierd bowling ball sitting in a chair emblem?any info would help, thanks

June 15, 2000, 11:24 PM	#2
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,608	Hi, Zot, This sounds more like a question for the Smithy board, but I will give it a try. The .009 difference should make not be a problem. Besides, the barrel is the bigger, so if it doesn't quite fit, a little work with a file should make it a good fit. Jim

June 16, 2000, 01:42 PM	#3
zot Senior Member Join Date: April 2, 1999 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 566	thanks jim, easy fix, maybe sandpaper would work too?

June 16, 2000, 06:51 PM	#4
James K Staff Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 16,608	And a fair amount of elbow grease. Obviously a lathe would be better, but try the new barrel first. You may find nothing has to be done (measurements some times don't come out quite right). Jim