Russian AK47 Bakelite Magazine - Tula

Russian AK47 Bakelite Magazine - Tula  Genuine Russian Military Surplus (1) Tula Ridgeback Bakelite Mag 30-round capacity 7.62x39mm caliber Mold numbers will vary NRA rated Good to VG surplus condition Metal components may show small rust spots/ light pitting from prolonged storage *Magazines may or may not have steel reinforced feed lips - No Guarantees* Sorry no special requests at this time Developed in the mid-1960s at Izhevsk, the so-called Russian “Bakelite” magazines—officially designated AG-4S—were made for the AKM and later AK-74 rifles. Despite the nickname, they are not true Bakelite but a glass-fiber-reinforced phenol-formaldehyde composite, molded in two halves and epoxied together with steel reinforcements at key stress points. Their distinctive marbled orange-brown or reddish hue came naturally from the manufacturing process. These magazines were designed to solve corrosion and weight issues found in steel versions, offering a lighter, rust-proof, and surprisingly durable alternative despite their reputation for brittleness.