Description
Chinese Factory 36 AK 75 Round 7.62×39 Drum Magazine
This Chinese AK drum magazine is a 75-round steel magazine for 7.62×39 AK-pattern rifles. Most importantly, the rear cover bears the clear triangle 36 factory marking. That mark identifies Chinese Factory 36 production. Reference material specifically associates △36 with China’s Factory 36, and collector references document this marking on Chinese 75-round AK drums. ETH Zurich Files
The drum has an all-steel body with a dark military-style finish. It also retains its feed tower, rear cover, winding key, and locking hardware. The exterior shows light scratches, handling marks, and finish wear. However, the overall appearance remains quite clean. Please carefully review all photographs for the exact condition, markings, construction, and completeness of the magazine.
Factory 36 Chinese Marking
The triangle 36 marking is an important feature of this drum. Chinese AK drums can appear with several markings, including Factory 36 and other Chinese production codes. Therefore, the clear △36 stamp makes this example easier to identify than an unmarked drum. AR15.com
In addition, the Factory 36 marking has become familiar to collectors of Chinese AK accessories. These drums were imported into the United States years ago and are no longer ordinary current-production accessories. As a result, original Chinese examples have developed collector interest beyond their basic use as AK magazines. AR15.com
75 Round 7.62×39 Drum
This Chinese AK drum magazine holds 75 rounds of 7.62×39 ammunition. Unlike a conventional box magazine, the drum stores cartridges around its circular body. The rear-loading design also uses a central winding mechanism.
The steel construction gives the magazine substantial weight and a classic military appearance. In addition, the circular ribs add strength to the body. The long steel feed tower allows the drum to fit the standard AK-pattern magazine well.
Collectible Chinese AK Accessory
Original Chinese drums are especially appealing when their factory markings remain clear. This example retains a strong triangle 36 Factory 36 stamp on the rear. Therefore, it can be cataloged more precisely than a generic or unmarked AK drum.
Overall, this Chinese AK drum magazine is an attractive example for a collection of Chinese AK, Norinco, Poly Tech, or other Cold War-era firearm accessories. The 75-round capacity, steel construction, rear-loading design, and Factory 36 marking make it a desirable AK accessory.
