Description
There are plenty of AK-pattern rifles floating around out there, but the Riley Defense RAK47 stands out for one big reason: it's built here in the USA with a forged trunnion, forged bolt, and forged carrier. That matters on an AK. The trunnion takes the brunt of the abuse every time the rifle cycles, and forged parts hold up in a way cast components just can't match over the long haul. Pair that with a fully heat-treated mil-spec stamped receiver and you've got a rifle put together the way the platform was meant to be.
What Sets the RAK47 Apart
The 16.25 inch barrel is 4150 steel with a nitride treatment inside and out, so it shrugs off corrosion and keeps its accuracy through high round counts. The muzzle is threaded 14×1 LH, which means standard AK muzzle devices spin right on when you want to swap things up. Riley also machined a scope mount side rail into the receiver, so adding an optic is as simple as clamping on a side-rail mount. If irons are more your speed, the front and rear sights are both adjustable. Nice touches like the bolt hold-open safety lever and extended magazine release make range sessions smoother than a bone-stock AK, and the bayonet lug and included cleaning rod keep the classic details intact.
Army Green Furniture with Classic AK Bones
The polymer buttstock, pistol grip, and upper and lower handguards come in a good-looking army green, and the handguards have a heat shield built in for those longer strings of fire. Chambered in 7.62×39, it feeds from a 30-round magazine and gives you that familiar thump downrange with ammo that's easy to find just about anywhere.
Why the Riley Defense RAK47 Earns a Spot in the Safe
Whether you're an AK collector or picking up your first one, this rifle covers the bases: proven design, quality American manufacturing, and modern conveniences where they count. Load up some steel case, hit the range, and enjoy a rifle that runs the way an AK should.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Riley Defense
- Manufacturer Part Number: RAK102G
- Model: RAK47-P-G
- UPC: 850028892114
- Caliber: 7.62x39mm
- Action: Semi-Automatic, Closed Bolt
- Capacity: 30 + 1
- Barrel: 16.25" 4150 Steel, Nitride Treated
- Muzzle Thread: 14×1 LH
- Receiver: Fully Heat-Treated Mil-Spec Stamped
- Trunnion, Bolt & Carrier: Forged
- Sights: Adjustable Front & Rear
- Optics Mount: Machined Scope Mount Side Rail
- Furniture: Army Green Polymer with Heat Shield
- Finish: Black Oxide
- Country of Origin: USA
What’s Included
- Riley Defense RAK47 rifle
- One 30-round magazine
- Cleaning rod
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Riley Defense RAK47 really made in the USA?
Yes, Riley Defense builds these rifles in America, and they don't cut corners doing it. The trunnion, bolt, and carrier are all forged rather than cast, and the stamped receiver is fully heat-treated to mil-spec standards. Those are the details AK fans look for when judging build quality.
Can I mount an optic on the RAK47?
You sure can. The rifle has a machined scope mount side rail on the receiver, which is the traditional AK method for mounting optics. Grab a quality AK side rail mount and you can run a red dot or scope while still keeping access to the adjustable iron sights.
Will standard AK muzzle devices and magazines work with this rifle?
Yes on both counts. The barrel is threaded 14×1 LH, which is the standard AK thread pattern, so common brakes and flash hiders will fit. It also feeds from standard AK-pattern 7.62×39 magazines, and one 30-rounder comes with the rifle.
What is the barrel treatment on the Riley Defense RAK47?
The 16.25 inch barrel is made from 4150 steel with a nitride treatment. Nitride hardens the surface inside the bore and out, which fights corrosion and extends barrel life compared to untreated steel. It's a modern upgrade that suits a rifle you plan to shoot a lot.




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