Riley Defense RAK47-C
Riley Defense, Inc. · Rifle · In Production · 2010
Also known as: RAK47-C
Overview
The Riley Defense RAK47-C is the company's classic wood-furniture variant of the American-made AKM-pattern rifle, chambered in 7.62x39mm. It pairs a fully heat-treated, mil-spec stamped receiver with a forged trunnion, bolt and carrier, a 4150 nitride 16.25-inch barrel with a 14x1 LH muzzle thread, and laminate or stained-teak wood furniture with a black polymer pistol grip. Standard features include a machined scope-mount side rail, adjustable front and rear sights, bolt hold-open safety lever, bayonet lug and cleaning rod.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 895 mm (35.24") |
| Barrel Length | 413 mm (16.26") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 320 m (350 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 914 m (1000 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 240 mm (9.45") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Nitride Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Black Oxide |
Calibers
- 7.62x39mm · primary — also known as 7.62 Soviet, 7.62x39mm M43
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine, Drum Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Selector Safety Lever, Bolt Hold Open
- Features: Stamped Steel Receiver, Forged Trunnion, Forged Bolt Carrier, Rotating Bolt, Side Rail Optic Mount, Extended Magazine Release, Bayonet Lug
Variants
- Riley Defense RAK47-C-L — Laminate Wood
- Riley Defense RAK47-C-CA — California Compliant
- Riley Defense RAK47-C-CO — Colorado Compliant
- Riley Defense RAK47-C-NJ — New Jersey Compliant
- Riley Defense RAK47-C-NY — New York Compliant
Production
Production years: 2010-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
Base model RAK101. Offered in laminate (RAK47-C-L) and teak configurations and in state-compliant builds (RAK47-C-CA/CO/NJ/NY) which ship with 10-round magazines and feature changes such as a welded muzzle brake or removed bayonet lug.
Background
Riley Defense builds AK-pattern rifles entirely in the United States from its facility in Fountain Valley, California - a rarity in a market long dominated by imported and surplus-built Kalashnikovs - using forged trunnions, bolts and carriers and fully heat-treated mil-spec receivers.