We had a chance to see one of the Yugo M92 Zastava (Krink) re-built by Lancaster Arms, in Arizona. This one was supplied to us by a distributor for Lancaster, Arms, in Arizona also in Arizona. Arms of America is a sponsor of ours and they supplied this very cool carbine for us to do a review. Lets take a closer look at this short version of the AK47 in 7.62x39
This is described by the manufacturer as: Yugo Krinkoff, Lancaster Underfold w / Fake tube suppressor Stock No: 9000, Price $1,195.00 (although Arms of America sells it a bit cheaper)
Further description from the manufacturer: 1 mm Stamped NoDac Spud Receiver, Chrome lined Barrel, Solid trigger pin retainer, Polished bolt carrier, Recoil Buffer supplied, Single Hook Trigger group, Finish Gun- Kote over Parkerized metal, Black Oxide or Military Gray Parkerized finish available at no extra charge, 30 round magazine
Here's what Arms, in Arizona has to say about them on their website: Yugoslavian Krinkov Under Folding AK47 Rifle, 7.62 x 39, semi auto, these rifles feature original imported Krinkov AK parts built on a fully heat treated Global Trades or Nodak Spud 1mm stamped Under-fold Receiver. Features a chrome lined barrel and parkerized and baked on epoxy Moly-Kote semi-finish black. Comes with a Life time warranty, Tapco G2 fire control group, wood handguards, barrel extension to bring the barrel to legal lenght, under folder stock, sling, and a 30 round mag. Built by Lancaster. This item must ship to a Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer.
These are built with a shorter barrel than is legal in the United States, so a 'fake' suppressor is attached permanently which brings the length out to legal measurement (16.5" or so). The shortened barrel makes for shorter handguards too, which is why 'Krink' furniture doesn't fit 'regular size' AK47s and AKMs
The writing on the receiver is on the side. Many collectors frown at that, but most shooters could care less. In any case it's fairly small and easy to overlook (except in close up pictures). note the fit and finish of this rifle, very high quality in my opinion
The safety in the 'on' (up) and 'off' (down) positions. The safety fits well with the receiver cover, another sign of a good build
Built on a Global Trades (Armory USA) 1mm receiver. So no 'F' or "S" for 'Fire" and "Safety". The safety has a cut out to hold the bolt back, and an extra tab to aid in switching the safety on and off
Two shots of the 'hinge' that holds the receiver cover to the front trunnion. Since it uses a hinge the top cover can't be lost. It's also in the way sometimes during cleaning. Also it makes the receiver cover more sturdy, and allows the rear sight to be moved back on the receiver cover to be closer to the shooters eye
The front and rear sights have 'night sights' that flip up and provide three BRIGHT green dots to aid in acquiring a target in low (or no) light. Bringing the rear sight to the rear also creates a longer sight distance which typically aids in accurate shooting
Two easy to spot features tell us this is a Yugoslavian version of an AK, the three slots in eh handguards (most AKMs and AK47s have just two slots) and the pistol grip. It's a unique shape and material for AKMs of the time. Many US made copies of this style are now available because this is a comfortable grip!
A few more shots of the 'fake can' and front handguards
And a few closing shots of the great little AK47 style carbine. These would make an excellent choose to SBR. See another review of ours where we show an SBR (legally short) go head to head with a standard AK47
The WASR-10 is a standard fixed stock, full length version. The Yugo Krink AKS-47U is a SBR (Short Barreled Rifle) an NFA item that requires a background check and a $200 federal tax to shorten the barrel
Arms of America, LLC
P.O. Box 30056
Flagstaff, AZ 86003 (623)-444-2573
Yugoslavian Krinkov Under Folding AK47 Rifle, 7.62 x 39, semi auto, these rifles feature original imported Krinkov AK parts built on a fully heat treated Global Trades or Nodak Spud 1mm stamped Under-fold Receiver. Features a chrome lined barrel and parkerized and baked on epoxy Moly-Kote semi-finish black. Comes with a Life time warranty, Tapco G2 fire control group, wood handguards, barrel extension to bring the barrel to legal length, under folder stock, sling, and a 30 round mag. Built by Lancaster. This item must ship to a Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer.
Arms of America, LLC Business hours: 8:30 - 4:00 Monday through Friday
RE: Yugo M92 (Krink), from Arms of America Rating: 5.00 out of 10
Sun Apr 6 2008 3: 30 am
hi, i am a happy owner of romanian wasr 10, mossberg 500 sawdoff, vector arms mp5 replica, remmington model 710 .270 with bipod and 3x9x14 bushnell scope, and a real pretty stoeger couger 9mm. ive always been very attracted to the krink and would love to get my hands on one but considering i have no ffl and havent seen any at local gun shows im not sure how to. please do me a solid and help me find one