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FINNISH VALMET MODEL 254-060 5.56MM M76 CARBINE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,800.00 USD
FINNISH VALMET MODEL 254-060 5.56MM M76 CARBINE
WITH TUBE STOCK. Cal. 5.56mm. S# 162178. Bbl. 18" over flash hider. Beginning in the late 1970s, Valmet Oy of Finland began an aggressive marketing campaign of their automatic models to the world/export market. The M76 family of firearms was introduced at the Asian Defense Expo in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia & included several models chambered in 5.56x45mm, 7.62x39mm & even 7.62x51 NATO in numerous configurations. Among them, the Model 254-060, such as this example. It is chambered in 556x45 & marked 223 REM as well. It has a unique tubular stock & bayonet attachment point at 6 o’clock on the flash hider. The receiver style is greatly influenced by the stamped Kalashnikov design which is obvious upon inspection. Piston driven rotating bolt design w/ unique black synthetic handguards & pistol grip. Sights are also generally similar to the AK guns but improved upon, where the front sight is a hooded post w/ a flip up night sight & the tangent style rear sight marked to 600m is a protected peep. Right side reciprocating charging handle & safety/selector. Exposed metal surfaces appear to be matte black parkerized. Uncle Mike’s slip-on rubber sleeve w/ finger grooves over stock pistol grip. Black nylon sling. MAGS: 1-30 rd. metal mag. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: styrofoam lined factory shipping box w/ cleaning kit. CONDITION: metal finish coverage is complete & consistent w/ some marring typically associated w/ vertical rack storage. Thin line on receiver below safety/selector, which occurs almost immediately upon charging. Bore is shiny w/ strong rifling. Fire control mechanism appears to function correctly when cycled by hand. (21-1064/JZ). MODERN. $1,200-1,800.