Mystery AK scope mount

7.62-Christmas · 05-13-2011, 12:27 PM

Hey guys,
Two days ago I bought on ebay what I THOUGHT was a KV-04s scope mount, from k-var. I got it from a seller for 36 dollars. He says he has used it on a 5.45 saiga.
The normal KV-4 looks like this:

Now what I received looks like this:

There are some noticeable differences right away.
First: Mine does not have the KV-04s (Kvar Corporation) written on the plate. Also, it has a different rail on top (weaver rail?).

So Id like to know what it is and if it is safe/ok to use on a 7.62x39 Arsenal SGL-21, or if I need to get a refund.
Thanks!

Zx-10R · 05-13-2011, 12:52 PM

That is a bootleg. I have one. It does have weaver so if you are using an American Defense scope mount for example IT WILL NOT WORK. I tried. No go. If you wanted a KVAR one and it came no markings and not a picitany rail then return it. However, if you are just mounting "regular" scope mounts you are fine. It will work for that as I have done that as well...You should have gotten the BP-02. That mount is good but I prefer the BP-2 aesthetically and for sheer mounting strength versus that mount.

7.62-Christmas · 05-13-2011, 01:15 PM

Ahh, see I prefer this one's aesthetics!

And I got it for cheaper than a BP-02.
I got it slid onto the rifle...feels very nice and snug.

You say you have one-so here is my question.
Will it work fine with regular scope rings and a scope? Will it hold zero?

Zx-10R · 05-13-2011, 01:26 PM

It does hold Zero. I knew how to adjust mine but the way it was set it would give a tight snug but not tight enough for how I deal with my rifle.

It will hold zero, work with regular scope mounts, but not the milspec one piece ones I have on my AR.

7.62-Christmas · 05-13-2011, 01:33 PM

Ok, thank you. I'm not too rough with my rifles and for 36 bucks shipped, even if it is a knockoff, I really can't beat it.

05-13-2011, 12:27 PM	#1
7.62-Christmas Member AKaholic #: 156776 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Posts: 363	Mystery AK scope mount Hey guys, Two days ago I bought on ebay what I THOUGHT was a KV-04s scope mount, from k-var. I got it from a seller for 36 dollars. He says he has used it on a 5.45 saiga. The normal KV-4 looks like this: Now what I received looks like this: There are some noticeable differences right away. First: Mine does not have the KV-04s (Kvar Corporation) written on the plate. Also, it has a different rail on top (weaver rail?). So Id like to know what it is and if it is safe/ok to use on a 7.62x39 Arsenal SGL-21, or if I need to get a refund. Thanks!

05-13-2011, 12:52 PM	#2
Zx-10R Veteran Member AKaholic #: 40132 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 1,479	That is a bootleg. I have one. It does have weaver so if you are using an American Defense scope mount for example IT WILL NOT WORK. I tried. No go. If you wanted a KVAR one and it came no markings and not a picitany rail then return it. However, if you are just mounting "regular" scope mounts you are fine. It will work for that as I have done that as well...You should have gotten the BP-02. That mount is good but I prefer the BP-2 aesthetically and for sheer mounting strength versus that mount. __________________ USA************************************************USA 03 Chevy Trailblazer , 06 Kawi ZX-10R, 05 Kawi KX250F, 07 Yamaha YZ85 - 1978 PSL, 2011 Draco, 1970 WASR 10/63, 1972 WASR 10/63, 1977 AES-10B, Polish AKMS Underfolder, Remington M700 SPS, Daniel Defense M4, Franken-AR, 1945 Izzy M44 , 1936 Tula 91/30, Remington 870 Express, Colt 1911 XSE, Smith and Wesson M&P 45, FN FNP-9. NYC** in CA. Obama S(_)[KS!

05-13-2011, 01:26 PM	#4
Zx-10R Veteran Member AKaholic #: 40132 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 1,479	It does hold Zero. I knew how to adjust mine but the way it was set it would give a tight snug but not tight enough for how I deal with my rifle. It will hold zero, work with regular scope mounts, but not the milspec one piece ones I have on my AR. __________________ USA************************************************USA 03 Chevy Trailblazer , 06 Kawi ZX-10R, 05 Kawi KX250F, 07 Yamaha YZ85 - 1978 PSL, 2011 Draco, 1970 WASR 10/63, 1972 WASR 10/63, 1977 AES-10B, Polish AKMS Underfolder, Remington M700 SPS, Daniel Defense M4, Franken-AR, 1945 Izzy M44 , 1936 Tula 91/30, Remington 870 Express, Colt 1911 XSE, Smith and Wesson M&P 45, FN FNP-9. NYC** in CA. Obama S(_)[KS!

05-13-2011, 01:15 PM	#3
7.62-Christmas Member AKaholic #: 156776 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Posts: 363	Ahh, see I prefer this one's aesthetics! And I got it for cheaper than a BP-02. I got it slid onto the rifle...feels very nice and snug. You say you have one-so here is my question. Will it work fine with regular scope rings and a scope? Will it hold zero?

05-13-2011, 01:33 PM	#5
7.62-Christmas Member AKaholic #: 156776 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: California Posts: 363	Ok, thank you. I'm not too rough with my rifles and for 36 bucks shipped, even if it is a knockoff, I really can't beat it.

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