The Definitive History of The Arsenal Bulgaria AK47 (Episode I: 1993-2006) 

this has to be one of the most underrated gun channels. Thankyou again Misha for sharing your knowledge with us!

Mishaco videos are so comfy.

I just left my FFL with a brand new Arsenal AK . Its not my first AK but it is my first Arsenal !! . I scored a SLR - 107R with the black furniture , yes Kvar got a batch of 107R's in stock !!! Ive been trying to score a Arsenal stamped receiver AK for a long while with out having to pay outrageous ' Scalper prices that Arsenal SLR and SGL rifles are selling for on the second hand market . Anyway I love this channel I used to think I knew a lot about Kalashnikov patterned rifles until I stumbled upon Mishaco's channel. Its all the little fine details that sets this channel apart and not regarding all the little details of the rifles thereselves but also all the historical info that you share . Keep the great work up !!

A great history lesson of Arsenal Bulgaria ! Thank you from a Bulgarian fan of your channel ! The factory is only 15 miles away from me !

Misha you rock man. Thank you for the knowledge. Just picked up my first Arsenal today. Slr107-11. I have three Romanians but this is my 1st arsenal. Boy the fit and finish!

Misha could you please do a more detailed video on the arsenal SLR 95

So much knowledge! Thanks for sharing, and taking the time to make the video!

The amount of information you're able to give us on these guns(and in all your videos) is just incredible. I can't think of anyone else(besides some of Chris Bartocci's videos) who does this specific type of detailed, in-depth discussion. Great work, man.

Man I just picked up an Arsenal SLR 95 thanks to your information, absolutely awesome made gun,Thank you for your information.

Thank you so much for your thorough and informative video.

Misha, I actually love you. I’ve been a huge AR guy my whole life but since I watched your videos, I pulled the trigger and bought a SAM7SF 2020 production. Got it set up in AR-M9F configuration right now. Scored the pistol grip for $80, handguards for $100, and the Bulgarian chrome lined egg beater for $150. Did I do good on the AR-M9F parts? Thank a ton. You earned a life long subscriber, will watch every video you make till death do us part. Peace and love from behind enemy lines in Buffalo, NY

Been watching yt for years and ever since i found your channel i get excited as the akou when you post

Thank You Mishaco Happy Holidays to You!

another highly informative video. Keep up that great work, Sir!

I had a 93, I still have a SLR 95 , both milled with Styer hammer forged chrome lines barrels , outstanding rifles

I’m loving the videos!! I am a yugo man but great video. I have an SLR-104 and 2 Veprs, 3 yugos, and a wasr

You and Jay are two of my favorite educational youtubers

Excellent video!

Great video! My first gun was a SLR 95 I picked up at a outdoorsmen store in California in early 95'. At this point she is pretty much a safe queen, that's never been fired. Has a welded 3 chamber hider and thumb hole stock. The lower tang is missing, but the spot has been milled to take a tang and rivets. D LG VA. BCH. VA. as importer. Thanks again for producing such educational videos .

As always, you provide the most informative, well-made videos of AK's and other interesting guns out there! Keep up the awesome work!

I just put a SAM7R on layaway at Atlantic. I already own rifles made in Zastava, CUGIR and Molot and I will finally have Bulgarian made Arsenal in my collection. I can’t wait to get my hands on it and take it to the range!!

Slr107fr and slr95 owner here. Love the balance and soft shooting of the 95. It shoots better than my polytechs!

Excellent historical analysis

My personal favorite of the ak variants in the US it's nice to see someone with more Bulgarian aks than me.

love this channel

excellent video, you are a wealth of info!!!

This was a great run down on the Arsenal Company. I bought an SLR-101S for $1,100 I think it was around 2012 or maybe 2013. I still own it and love that rifle.

"I think AK's look weird without the cleaning rods"...…...

26:12 So the SLR-101S is the last true Bulgarian factory import? After that (Arsenal Incorporated Las Vegas Nevada) went to the SA M7. The SLR-101S was imported and they reconfigured various US parts onto it ie - removing the thumbhole stock, using 4-5 USA parts like stock, pistol grip, trigger group... But When they went to SA M7 they began using parts kit+80% receiver assembly here in USA. What about the SLR 101S models they released "late batch" around 2012? Were these the same as the ones from the early 2000s or built more like the SA M7? My main question: is the SLR 101s the last Bulgarian factory import? Thanks Jay and Misha if you can reply to clarify

Mishaco amazing video! You missed one of Jerry's rarist models (only 10) the Arsenal of Bulgaria SLR99RPK. With Jerry's help and 5 years of tracking,I own 5 of them. Hmu, I'll send you one to shoot.

I inherited an Arsenal Sa93 and didn't really realize what I had until I tried researching it. There's very little RU-vid videos on it and had to look at forums. This is great information. I just installed an Ironwood Design stock and had to put an awful California Compliant Grip. Love the rifle but haven't shot it much yet.

Great video. IMO Arsenal makes the best looking AKs on the market, just wish they had a more durable finish.

I love these AK story times with Misha.. It's interesting how people have particular preferences when it comes to AK's, that really don't have any effect or influence on how the rifle preforms. Things that are highly desired by some such as bulged trunniuns verse non bulged, mag dimples versus none. The 90° gas blocks, verse the 45° ones.. You can have 5 different AK's, all stock with wooden furniture. An each one can have a different design and unique features, that only people who appreciate AK's will notice and pay attention to.. Like a Zastava having 3 ports in the front handguard which is longer as well, instead of 2 like basically every other AK.

Please feature your poly tech legend again in another video with history! Was sad to see that one not go to plan and cut short.

Great Video!

Thank you

You are the SHIT!! My SLR 104 is really sleek and has that black elegant Military finish like my MKE MP5. These types of guns, like Veprs sweat gloriousness. I love the hardcore gun nerd vids. No one else makes videos like this.

I've got an SLR-96. Just picked up as a new old stock. Came with black polymer furniture, weird 3 slant muzzle break and type 3 features. Heavy barrel,45° gas block etc...

Great and informative video! If any of you don't know he is on gun broker and is a great seller.

13:23 arsenal USA / global trades SSR-99p

Been waiting for something like this because I ran across a slr100

Micha, which AK variant is one of the best in your opinion? Not AKs build from parts kits, I mean full authentic AKs built from their respective countries?

Great video. I own a Arsenal SLR107FR and a SAM7SF, I kinda like the stamped 107 better

So did some homework on my slr101s its actually a slr101sb recvier date 2000 and was distributed in 2003. However I cannot find an actual value of this rifle at all. Its used but in excellent cosmetic condition and is functional with all matching parts.

Are the sam7 rifles barreled when they are imported or by arsenal in las vegas.

What are your thoughts on The Arsenal SLR-107FR triangle folding stock in 7.62X39 in 2019. Do you believe it is worth $1500 new if you add authentic Russian wood a aftermarket trigger & ultimak gastube? Also is it possible to convert a SLR107 into a SLR107-5 after you receive a tax stamp?

Hi! What do you think of Sam7FS, from Arsenal.

also another question .. a lot of people I speak to about the ARSENAL SLR 104UR say that if you get the factory SBR that the barrel was made as a SBR barrel and not cut down .. because supposedly the sbr models have the chrome lining spewing out the end of the barrel .. is this true? any proof of this? when I bought a Bulgarian 545x39 aksu barrel from kvar the chrome lining is not spewing out the front of the barrel it tells me that the barrel was cut down and not made originally as a 8.3 inch barrel to begin with how you claim... can you clear this up please ?

From my research, the SSR-85C-2s marked armory USA, Bulgaria ISD LTD, and not Tgi to my understanding, are very much built in Bulgaria, on a production line led by Ivan Kolev, from Type3 Military rifles, dismantled and new inner parts built back up on the 1.6mm Bulgarian receiver imported here by armory USA as single stack rifles, and milled out here to accept double stack, the ones marked TGI, are after armory USA went out, and are the 1mm receiver with welded on muzzle brakes, and QC was way off then. I've seen other posts from you on other sites, stating" they were just build kits after Arsenal USA changed to Armory USA, i have one marked made in Bulgaria by ISD LTD SSR-85C-2 cal 7.62x39 can you please inform me how to read and understand the serial#

Would you happen to know how many SLR-95s were made? Mine has a pretty low serial number and I was curious about them.

Any info on a mid 90's slr 95 mb? What are their value? Any inconvenience compared to modern slr 107 or sam7?

did Hector Benit sell Krink parts kits back in the day? I got a parts kit and I was told it was bought from a tool and die store ... the kit had a Bulgarian ISD commercial virgin front trunnion that measured to a 1.5 mm receiver type .. Russian rear folder trunnion that was milled down to size.. a few of the parts like the bolt and recoil spring were also Russian .. and the original 762 bulgy Krink barrel was marred up pretty bad.. was fixable .. had to get some kvar trunnions and built into a fine krink.. just wanted to know if maybe the parts came from Hector ..

Misha/Ozark Bear Arms, which would you rather keep, the 104FR or 107FR?

Misha thank you for all information, I would like to know which AK is the best to buy for collections please price won't matter. Please and thank you

Any info on the SA-M5?

MISHA any info you can give me on a SSR-99 G stamp?

i cannot find a sling like you have on your AK's. any suggestions ?

I really want a bulgarian AK-47(74s) but I'm not a fan of all black versions. I wish I could I get them with wood(buttstock and receiver and hand guards) it shouldn't be too hard to find replace parts and swap them out right??

I've got an SLR100H that is unmarked. But has the smoothed over barrel pin.

I have an Arsenal Milled SLR 95. I don't know much about it. I see numbers lower and higher but no other 95 can I find. Ah ha, you told me. Thank you much.

If Ian is Gun Jesus, you are AK Buddha. Thanks for your infinite wisdom Misha.

Hey misha, I have an arsenal sa m-7A1. Was hoping I would find some info on it here. I hear they're unicorns!

I have an old Arsenal USA underfolder. Built by them, it is my favorite rifle I own. Should I keep shooting it or put it in the safe and keep the rounds off of it? Not really my style but I don’t want to ruin a potential collectors piece if that’s what it is.

Also, my SA 93 has import marks from Virginia,Beach. VA.. I can’t determine the company’s name. Any help is appreciated Thanks MISHA

Arsenal's history, oh so confusing! Thanks for the explanation. I'll stick with the Las Vegas people as they seem to be very good weapons.

Ok so what's what's the one that's stamped 90 degree, polymer black ish,high cap pistol grip, S/F circle 10AE 31 with lugs waffen works Knoxville TN nordak TGii mod Ak-74 Edina MN USA suicide folder sidde scope and rail??

I picked up a slr-95 new for 1.000$ is it worth it

slr 95 be in collection soon

Correction stock telescoping. Polymer and Ii think the guy said new in2002 but Ii think markings indicate 99

just scored a slr 95 last week

I NEED that bakelite handguard for my sam7uf

They really need to bring back the affordable SLR series especially the SLR-104 and the slr-104 that is the AKS-74 and other 74 variants, and offer the 107, I finally got a arsenal sam7sf AK, but the the stamped series was in my opinion my favorite. If I was of age at the time I totally would have snagged a Bulgarian AKS-74 slr series rifle when they used to be cheap, but they started getting up in price when I was of age 18 they were over priced, I still think milled Sam series is overpriced to I got lucky and got one in a trade deal for pvs14

31:09 ,what is worth of it in original full auto state?

Sas m/classic how much very nice beautiful gun

Mishaco, I recently purchased an SSR99. It's not the P version, it is the original SSR99 that was also Gordon Tech. I bought it for less than the price of a new SLR107R. It has the "G" stamp on the underside of the barrel. Is there anybody here that knows what these are worth now? I cannot find anything online- only one thread on a forum talking about their production. As far as the worth goes, I have no clue what this is worth. I'm not trying to sell it, but I haven't seen a single post, video (besides this, with you briefly talking about it), or ad for one of them being sold. Anyone here know anything more, or own one yourself? Mine was fired once by the previous owner, I disassembled it to discover that it was still full of cosmoline- it is in mint condition.

Where do you keep these guns ??? On your army base ?!?!?

Man I wish arsenal would bring back the slr 105 and 104 fr

My first arsenal sam7sf (bakelite upper/lower and grip) second is slr107fr (bakelite furniture polymer stock changed to triangle, akt trigger) 3rd was a slr107fr again. Then a month later became slr105r ( my first 545, akt trigger) can't wait to shoot it. At the shop at the moment.. I like the 107 better shooting bug the sam7 is smoothere..can't wait for the 105.. this mishaco is good.. what's Instagram or facebook

how much is a SLR 95 worth these days ?

107fr back instock. asking 1300$. is it still worth it?

YO MISHAAAAAA!

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I feel old with my 84s-1. Need a new ak.

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I bought a new SA 93 sometime in 1994. It came with the thumb hole red wood stock. Milled. Chrome lined. Etc. still in excellent shape. Any comments will be appreciated. Thanks

Bakelite on the under folder is beautiful…please give me first opportunity if you ever sell.

PLEASE invest in a tripod for the camera!

Why do they have to be expensive is my question

I guess I don't have a real Bulgarian. Bought an ssr85c2 about 2 years ago for 300.

Ok ive done alot more Research, The SSR-85C-2 with its combo may be one of the finest AK's imported from Bulgaria, They Buy Pristine "Real Type3 AK-47's" from the Bulgarian Ministry Of Defense, take them apart and build the SSR-85C-2 on their 1.6mm receivers all on the production line as long as its not marked (TGI) TGI was after Armory USA, so to say they are parts kits is only kind of half rite, because they are built from Real type3 AK-47 parts from the military rifles, but all done at ISD Bulgaria, under the Supervision of Ivan Kolev, they have the thicker real Styer Processed Hammer Forged Chrome lined Barrel, so i would say they are more of a (True Factory Production Rifle) other than just a parts kit, they are fully built in Bulgaria, again on a production line, with Bulgarian military rifle parts taken from type3 AK-47 rifles and reassembled rite there on a Bulgarian 1.6mm receiver, with new parts like Trunions, Mag catch, Trigger Guard, and i also read at the time with their combo of stuff, they were the only stammped 1.6mm ever built in Bulgaria, that combo was only done in China before, and the later ones had 1/2X28 RH thread slant muzzle breaks, In the Ak Forum i got alot of info as well, and the factory who built them, plus people in the forum that say these could very well be the best Imported AK's ever from Bulgaria.

Тhe best weapon on the U.S. weapon market...!!❤❤❤❤❤❤