Valmet M62/S: The AK in Finland

Published on November 7, 2017
Duration: 12:22

The Valmet M62/S is a high-quality, semi-automatic civilian variant of the Finnish RK 62 military rifle. It features significant improvements over the standard AK, including a relocated rear aperture sight on the receiver cover for a longer sight radius and a unique three-pronged flash hider. The rifle also boasts a milled receiver and distinctive furniture adapted for cold weather use.

Quick Summary

The Valmet M62/S, a Finnish RK 62 variant, features an improved sighting system with the rear aperture sight on the receiver cover for better accuracy. It also has a unique three-pronged flash hider and cold-weather adapted furniture.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Valmet M62/S
  2. 00:38Finnish Military Adoption History
  3. 01:38Production and Development
  4. 02:36Markings and Importation
  5. 03:13Sighting System Improvements
  6. 04:48Muzzle and Bayonet Features
  7. 05:06Magazine Compatibility
  8. 06:03Unique Furniture
  9. 07:04Stock and Receiver Construction
  10. 07:49Internal Mechanism and Disassembly
  11. 09:53Gas Tube Attachment
  12. 10:38Comparison with Other Valmet Models

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Valmet M62/S sighting system unique?

The Valmet M62/S significantly improves the AK's sighting system by relocating the rear aperture sight to the back of the receiver cover. This creates a longer sight radius, enhancing accuracy, and it also includes a flip-up night sight for low-light conditions.

What are some distinctive features of the Valmet M62/S furniture?

Early Valmet M62/S models feature unique furniture designed for cold climates, including a corrugated rubber 'bicycle' style pistol grip and a perforated metal 'cheese grater' handguard. The stock is a simple tubular design with a plastic sleeve.

How does the Valmet M62/S differ from a standard AK-47 internally?

While the core mechanism is similar (long-stroke gas piston, rotating bolt), the Valmet M62/S has a unique gas tube attachment system. Instead of a lever lock, it uses rails that slide into slots on the front of the receiver for a more secure fit.

What is the history behind the Valmet M62/S and the RK 62?

The Valmet M62/S is a semi-automatic civilian version of the Finnish RK 62 military rifle. Finland adopted the AK platform in the 1950s and Valmet began developing their own versions, with full production of the RK 62 starting in 1965.

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