AK-47 magazine ID?

redman.com1

have a few mags that should be for a ak-47, either in .223 or 545.x39. these the rib on the backside like eastern block mags and have 2 protruding spring loading buttons on the floorplate. just never have seen these before, help!

mark christian

Two button floorplates means a German made Wieger magazine, most likely in .223 caliber.

redman.com1

thanks mark. do you know if these are rare or the worth? thanks

mark christian

They are not all that common, certainly no where near as common as the usual East German AK-47 magazines. Value? In today's crazy marketplace I won't even take a guess! Once upon a time they sold for around twenty bucks but that was back in what now seems like a different world!