Arsenal AK74 Gold Jubilee

Description

This highly collectible Arsenal AK74 Gold Jubilee 5.45X39mm rifle is available in California!

The Arsenal AK74 Jubilee Series

A collaboration between Arsenal Inc. and Izhmash resulted in the Jubilee Series. Mikhail Kalashnikov himself personally oversaw the project. The initial manufacturing was in Russia and then by Arsenal Inc perfected the Izhmash Jubilee Gold Edition AK74 5.45X39mm rifle’s final configuration in the U.S. after the initial manufacturing was done in Russia.

To commemorate Mikhail Kalashnikov’s 90th birthday, 500 Jubilee rifles were produced. The 35th anniversary of the development and fielding of the AK-74 series rifles coincided with Mikhail Kalashnikov’s 90th birthday. Mikhail Kalashnikov’s signature is engraved in each rifle, and in Kalashnikov’s honor, each serial number begins with MTK. The first 100 Jubilee 5.45X39mm rifles were finished to Gold Edition standards, the remaining 400 were dedicated to the Silver Edition.

What is an Arsenal AK74 Gold Jubilee?

There has been a tremendous amount of attention to detail and extra work put into every Arsenal AK74 Gold Jubilee. These 100 rifles are the finest examples of AKs in the world! Each component used in the Jubilee Series rifles were hand selected and inspected for perfection. All metal surfaces were coated with an eye catching, glossy black finish that was developed specifically for the Arsenal AK74 Jubilee Series. The right side of the receiver features engravings dedicated to the 90th birthday of Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov, the 35th anniversary of the AK-74 rifle, and carry Dr. Kalashnikov’s signature as well as the Izhmash Factory logo! Each of the 100 Arsenal AK74 Gold Jubilees were engraved by Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov personally.

All Gold Jubilees feature black polymer furniture, which matches the original MIL-SPEC standard. The engravings are filled with a beautiful Gold color that gives these AK74 rifles a captivating look. Each AK74 rifle in the Jubilee Series has a Certificate of Authenticity endorsed by Lieutenant General Mikhail Kalashnikov. These select components are fine polished and coated with a bright Gold finish:

• Trigger
• Bolt carrier
• Rear sight
• Slide with button
• Pivot pins
• Recoil assembly
• Magazine catch

How collectable are Arsenal AK74 Jubilee rifles?

There is a Gold Jubilee in the NRA Museum and another in the Kalashnikov Museum in Izhevsk Russia. Since there are only 100 in existence, you may get lucky and find one at a high-end firearms auction house once every few years.

In general, AKs are known for being formidable, reliable, workhorse weapons trusted by militaries around the world. The brainchild of a self-taught Russian tinkerer who used his innate mechanical skills and study of arms design, Mikhail Timofeyevich Kalashnikov’s AK-47 not only reached battlefield ubiquity, the Avtomat Kalashnikova (Kalashnikov’s Automatic Gun) is still a rifle that no gun collection is complete without. The question comes down to which AK is right for you.

High demand and a limited supply mean Arsenal rifles are always difficult to obtain, which also has the side benefit of making them highly collectable. However, if you are looking for the ultimate collector’s AK, and one that is guaranteed to increase in value, look no further than the Arsenal AK74 Gold Jubilee rifle.

Arsenal AK74 Gold Jubilee included accessories:

• 10-round Russian magazine
• 10/30-round Bulgarian magazine
• Certificate of Authenticity
• Matching rifle leather rifle case
• White gloves for handling

Arsenal AK74 Gold Jubilee specifications:

• Model: MTK90G-01
• Caliber: 5.45×39 mm
• Total length: 927 mm (36.5 inches)
• Barrel length: 415 mm (16.3 inches)
• Rifling: 4 grooves
• Twist rate: 1 in 195 mm (7.68 inches)
• Weight without magazine: 3.31 kg (7.30 pounds)
• Muzzle velocity: 900 m/s (2,953 fps)
• Effective range: 500 m (550 yards)
• Maximum range: 1,350 m (1,480 yards)