Albania's Rather Odd Grenade Launching AK

Published on October 27, 2025
Duration: 1:10

This guide details the modifications observed on an Albanian AK rifle designed for grenade launching. Key features include a modified rear sight block, a unique receiver cover locking mechanism, and a front-mounted grenade launcher spigot. The spigot acts as a retainer for the grenade, and the rifle exhibits an extended barrel. A gas cut-off lever integrated into the gas block is also noted.

Quick Summary

This Albanian AK is uniquely modified for grenade launching, featuring a rebuilt rear sight block, a special receiver cover with a locking pin, and a front-mounted spigot that acts as a grenade retainer. It also includes an integrated gas cut-off lever for easier disassembly.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Albanian AK Grenade Launcher Overview
  2. 00:33Grenade Spigot and Retention
  3. 00:56Gas Cut-off Mechanism

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key modifications on the Albanian AK for grenade launching?

The Albanian AK features a rebuilt rear sight block without a rear sight, a flat-topped receiver cover with a locking pin, and a tab that engages the rear trunnion slot. A grenade launcher spigot is mounted on the front.

How does the grenade launcher spigot function on this AK?

The grenade launcher spigot appears to function similarly to a retaining ring, designed to clamp over the end of a rifle grenade, securely holding it onto the spigot for launching.

What is the purpose of the gas cut-off mechanism on this modified AK?

The gas cut-off mechanism is a copied lever integrated into the gas block, similar to those used for removing the front handguard and gas tube, likely simplifying disassembly.

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