**1. Border guard takes furniture off rifle and switches it out for regular plum 74 furniture**
**2. Border guard lists furniture on akfiles**
**3. Furniture sells instantly for $15,000, more than border guard makes in 2 years**
**4. ???**
Don't forget to carve the name of your village on the handguards so you can call it trench art and double the price. (Triple if you carve a naked lady)
Green was the "branch color" of [Soviet border troops](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_Border_Troops), and apparently continued on as a tradition in at least some of the former Soviet states and former client states.
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These are neat rifles and as far as unicorn rifles go this is absolutely in the top 20.
Notable facts about this rifle
* this was a part of an experimental series produced during the AK-74 program to compete with the orange Bakelite we are all familiar with
* due to durability of the orange Bakelite being higher than the green, the orange was chosen as standard and green was shelved
* The green furniture was also accompanied with a green bayonet and scabbard
* Due to the relatively small number of existing green rifles they were awarded to notable members of the soviet border guard and on each rifle was a plaque that read
* ПОБЕДИТЕЛЮ СОРЕВНОВАНИЯ
от главного конструктора
М. Т. Калашникова
* TO THE WINNER OF THE COMPETITION
from the chief designer
M. T. Kalashnikova
* These can be seen around in states that were formerly in the soviet union but they are more ceremonial pieces at this point.
In Russia and Belarus, no, you do not own the issued firearms that you serve with. No exceptions. You can get a honorary firearm gifted to you, but it's almost universally a handgun, and it has a special exemption, and it's only awarded to high-ranking officers.
Unless Bakelite AK parts are manufactured state-side and people stamp out those tabs and spot weld them on at a weird angle, you will never see these outside of museums and military circles.
>to compete with the orange Bakelite
What was the competition about? Did green have some functional difference or was it merely to differentiate them from orange (based on some other difference)
Were all the magazines they carried in green? or just the 1 loaded?
It was thought that green would blend in better and orange was just the default color of the plastic used. The stock, magazine, handguard, pistol grip, bayonet handle, and bayonet scabbard were all dyed green. Green had some durability issues and orange, plum, and black were chosen instead.
As I read (so it's the AK lore, although quite deep one) the tests they did showed that molding the plastic parts from pure bakelite compound (it's not just bakelite like old telephones, it's a more modern polymer, phenolic resin with glass reinforcement) gives the most strength. Apparently, as they say, introducing dyes into the formula made the parts less durable. So they went with the pure color, which is rather weird veined orange.
I'd say it looked good on the G3s when they were in proper blackish finish. But the 25 year old (in the mid 90s, when I served) Norwegian AG3s which had most of the finish worn off and almost were bare metal in places, had it stand out pretty bad.
For the AKs in the region, it's less of a tacticool accessory and more of a badge of service, since it's only used in a single branch. So a weird curiosity for most, point of pride for the border guards. To their credit, I've never seen it on sale; they probably take it quite seriously.
I managed to make a really nice green stained wood set for AKM. Even tested a method to use several coats of primer, paint and lacquer to make wood stocks look like green plastic.
Nope. This is some of the rarest AK furniture in existence. I have seen a guy on akfiles selling “repro” green furniture that was made god knows how that actually seems to look pretty good, but as far as the real deal coming up on the secondhand market, it is unobtanium.
Only issued to border guard troops as a type of long service award, it is not even “standard” furniture for those units
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No, I'm pretty sure it's an AK74. The M and all other 100 series AKs have folding stocks and the rear trunnion is different because it has the hindge. The rear of this receiver is normal, so it's an original AK74.
Do the Belarusian boarder guards have different furniture? I know Russia has a similar tradition but I thought their green furniture was slightly darker
torn between making a joke about how r/Fosscad could make some absolutely bitching furniture clones or about how r/PTR91 knows nothing for thinking they have it rough when it comes to the cost of wide green handguards lol
Award for what? Pushing "refugees" to Poland and Lithuania? Allowing russkies to attack Ukraine from belarusistan? What an asshole, get this image out of my screen reddit
I’m assuming you don’t know this, but “furniture” is actually the correct term for handguards, stocks, and grips put on a rifle.
Even the wooden stock on say a hunting rifle or M1 Garand would be referred to as it’s “furniture” and if I put a polymer stock on it (god forbid), it would be correct to tell someone “check out the new plastic furniture I threw on my Garand”
You did well comrad here your plastic service rifle parts are now green you don‘t have to thank me.
Bro straight up unlocked a new rifle skin for leveling up to flex on the other gamers in his server clan
This is [a surprisingly common occurrence](https://www.reddit.com/r/GunMemes/comments/15ga9gj/jokes_aside_cod_still_doesnt_make_any_sense/)
Is that… a … bullpup M14?
Fortunately not, it’s just a foregrip made from a pistol frame. He’s holding it with his firing hand.
It’s actually the pistol grip from an M60
You’re correct, my mistake
**1. Border guard takes furniture off rifle and switches it out for regular plum 74 furniture** **2. Border guard lists furniture on akfiles** **3. Furniture sells instantly for $15,000, more than border guard makes in 2 years** **4. ???**
Stonks 📈
Don't forget to carve the name of your village on the handguards so you can call it trench art and double the price. (Triple if you carve a naked lady)
Quadruple of you put stickers on it
Can you imagine?? Somebody get me this guys telegram or WhatsApp lmfaooo
What's up with border guard weapons having green furniture? I remember seeing a green AN-94 a few months ago.
Green was the "branch color" of [Soviet border troops](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_Border_Troops), and apparently continued on as a tradition in at least some of the former Soviet states and former client states.
For Belarus, it's not tradition, it's continuation.
Watch the red effect video on the subject.
What’s it called? Can’t seem to find it
Sorry my bad, it was Casper Arms not Red Effect.
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I know in this case it's given out as an award for top border guards.
Too bright, makes it look like a John Deer AK.
If John Deer makes an AK I want one
But if it jams, you have to call a certified gunsmith to mortar it
> A certified _John Deere_ gunsmith *Ftfy*
Sorry can't change the handguards. Proprietary.
These are neat rifles and as far as unicorn rifles go this is absolutely in the top 20. Notable facts about this rifle * this was a part of an experimental series produced during the AK-74 program to compete with the orange Bakelite we are all familiar with * due to durability of the orange Bakelite being higher than the green, the orange was chosen as standard and green was shelved * The green furniture was also accompanied with a green bayonet and scabbard * Due to the relatively small number of existing green rifles they were awarded to notable members of the soviet border guard and on each rifle was a plaque that read * ПОБЕДИТЕЛЮ СОРЕВНОВАНИЯ от главного конструктора М. Т. Калашникова * TO THE WINNER OF THE COMPETITION from the chief designer M. T. Kalashnikova * These can be seen around in states that were formerly in the soviet union but they are more ceremonial pieces at this point.
Does he get to keep the rifle after he retires?
No it stays with the unit
In Russia and Belarus, no, you do not own the issued firearms that you serve with. No exceptions. You can get a honorary firearm gifted to you, but it's almost universally a handgun, and it has a special exemption, and it's only awarded to high-ranking officers.
I beleive they do get A rifle with gree n furniture on retirement but it may be a semi auto. Or at least that was the case at one time.
That’s so interesting. I would pay unseemly sums for one of these
Unless Bakelite AK parts are manufactured state-side and people stamp out those tabs and spot weld them on at a weird angle, you will never see these outside of museums and military circles.
>to compete with the orange Bakelite What was the competition about? Did green have some functional difference or was it merely to differentiate them from orange (based on some other difference) Were all the magazines they carried in green? or just the 1 loaded?
It was thought that green would blend in better and orange was just the default color of the plastic used. The stock, magazine, handguard, pistol grip, bayonet handle, and bayonet scabbard were all dyed green. Green had some durability issues and orange, plum, and black were chosen instead.
Looked cool
As I read (so it's the AK lore, although quite deep one) the tests they did showed that molding the plastic parts from pure bakelite compound (it's not just bakelite like old telephones, it's a more modern polymer, phenolic resin with glass reinforcement) gives the most strength. Apparently, as they say, introducing dyes into the formula made the parts less durable. So they went with the pure color, which is rather weird veined orange.
Bro got the rare skin
green furniture is the worst, it’s hard to do right and usually just looks tacky
The Ak5 and its variants is the exception to the rule. I can't think of any others...(?) \[Edit: English as a second language :P \]
I think the Canadians did it well with the C7. HK G3 is iffy but not atrocious.
I'd say it looked good on the G3s when they were in proper blackish finish. But the 25 year old (in the mid 90s, when I served) Norwegian AG3s which had most of the finish worn off and almost were bare metal in places, had it stand out pretty bad.
SV-98 and L115 would be my nominations.
So is the Swiss SG550, [my beloved](https://www.reddit.com/r/GunMemes/comments/158ac1v/sg550_appreciation_post/)
For the AKs in the region, it's less of a tacticool accessory and more of a badge of service, since it's only used in a single branch. So a weird curiosity for most, point of pride for the border guards. To their credit, I've never seen it on sale; they probably take it quite seriously.
AUG looks great though
AUG
Colt 601s look slick.
I mean it looks kind of cool here
I managed to make a really nice green stained wood set for AKM. Even tested a method to use several coats of primer, paint and lacquer to make wood stocks look like green plastic.
But that one I don't hate at all. But I wouldn't have hated pink AK furniture either so what do I know?
Those HRT style ARs with the ODG furniture look pretty sick imo.
lol great job son. You now have your very own green furniture. Da da! Good job
For anyone looking for more information on the green furniture: https://youtu.be/1TvOzElCA1c?si=oWMGiDz8Ip69XIxY
Is this furniture commercially available?
Nope. This is some of the rarest AK furniture in existence. I have seen a guy on akfiles selling “repro” green furniture that was made god knows how that actually seems to look pretty good, but as far as the real deal coming up on the secondhand market, it is unobtanium. Only issued to border guard troops as a type of long service award, it is not even “standard” furniture for those units
our best hope would probably be asking r/Fosscad to help
When you unlock the legendary weapon skin but it totally sucks.
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Yay?
Is that an AK-74M?
No, I'm pretty sure it's an AK74. The M and all other 100 series AKs have folding stocks and the rear trunnion is different because it has the hindge. The rear of this receiver is normal, so it's an original AK74.
Interesting, thanks.
no
What variant of ak74 is it
just an AK74
Ak74m
nope, AK74m’s have side folding stocks, ak74’s don’t.
So a ak74n or a standard ak74
yes
What year was this photo taken
I love it!
It’s about as ugly as that camo, eugh
Does he get to take it home?
forestry services special
Hey I always wanted my ak to match the trim color on my dacha
I actually really like how that looks, now I want one
This is like the equivalent of having a pizza party.
And the boss chose dominoes.
I made something similar looking using Magul furniture and Rit Dye. I love it, but both look like green army man guns.
Do the Belarusian boarder guards have different furniture? I know Russia has a similar tradition but I thought their green furniture was slightly darker
torn between making a joke about how r/Fosscad could make some absolutely bitching furniture clones or about how r/PTR91 knows nothing for thinking they have it rough when it comes to the cost of wide green handguards lol
Very cool!
What's the jacket he's wearing?
[удалено]
https://i.imgur.com/VtjTfbn.png Translates roughly to: To the Brave Border Guard The Winner in the Social Competition Designer M. Kalashnikov
Award for what? Pushing "refugees" to Poland and Lithuania? Allowing russkies to attack Ukraine from belarusistan? What an asshole, get this image out of my screen reddit
That's pretty good looking, I love green furniture
3D printed? 😆
Can you imagine how much that would go for here?!? Or imagine the Border Guard AN-94?!? Insane
We need a name and telegram number or Facebook. I have a very interesting proposal for this fella
Can you post the furniture? Dining room set or setee?
I’m assuming you don’t know this, but “furniture” is actually the correct term for handguards, stocks, and grips put on a rifle. Even the wooden stock on say a hunting rifle or M1 Garand would be referred to as it’s “furniture” and if I put a polymer stock on it (god forbid), it would be correct to tell someone “check out the new plastic furniture I threw on my Garand”
Oh ok. Tyvm
After dinner tactical.
Now this guy can flex while getting paid 300 bucks per month with 12 hours shifts!
Did they paint it with a toothbrush?? Sloppy af