Straight from the pages of history, MDC (Meridian Defense Corp) offers the chance to own a “Trench Art” classic AK-47. Based on the iconic AK-47 rifles used in the Balkan wars in the 90s, each rifle tells its own story. The stories come specifically through carved art, markings, initials, and stickers on the wood furniture. And this Sunday, February 5th, at 8 AM PST, you can add one of these historical rifles to your collection.
The MDC “Trench Art” Classic AK-47 Rifle
Utilizing original parts kits and “Trench Art” wood furniture, these hand-crafted rifles exceed the original military-grade AK requirements. Each rifle builds on Meridian Defense Corp’s MDC-47 receiver and utilizes high-quality original Romanian military-grade parts kits. In addition, MDC uses its American-made 4150 CMV Chrome-lined barrels. As a result, they provide great accuracy and longevity.

Where the rifles really speak to you is in the wood furniture. Each piece tells its own individual story via carved art, various markings, initials, stickers, etc. As a result, each rifle is a unique, one-of-a-kind piece of functional art. Likewise, MDC completely refinishes the rifles in a matte blue finish. However, to maintain the battlefield finish and aesthetic, the company distresses the finished pieces to round out the theme.
MDC hand-builds each rifle and utilizes CNC machines to ensure dimensional accuracy. Likewise, the company fully heat treats the receivers in a salt bath and includes proper Safe & Fire markings as well as selector notches. Similarly, all critical components undergo a thorough inspection and precise measurements for proper tolerances.

Every rifle receives the new MDC performance trigger, which the company tunes for the best performance. Likewise, MDC checks each rifle for function with an assortment of standard AK magazines. This includes Magpul, US Palm, Circle 10, Polish, Yugo, and Russian magazines.
The rifles go on sale this Sunday, February 5th, at 8:00 AM PST. However, there is only a limited quantity available with no specified number. So, if you want one, you might want to get in on this early. According to the company, rifles will ship within 3-4 weeks, based on order processing times.
Availability
The MDC “Trench Art” classic AK-47 rifle will be available this Sunday, February 5th, at 8:00 AM PST, with an MSRP of $1,999.00. For more info, please visit MeridianDefenseCorp.com.
MDC “Trench Art” Classic AK-47 Details

- Each rifle is hand built with a high level of attention to detail and utilizes CNC machines to ensure dimensional accuracy. The receiver is fully heat treated in a salt bath to a hardness of 40 HRC. Our receivers have the proper Safe & Fire markings as well as the Selector Notches. Receivers are tumbled for smooth carrier cycling and function.
- Built with original military-grade parts.
- All critical components are thoroughly inspected and measured for proper tolerances.
- Barrels are 4150 CMV with Chrome lining for a lifetime of hard use.
- Properly head spaced with Go-Gauge, No-Go-Gauge, Field-Gauge, and live cartridges for reliable use.
- 14x1LH threaded barrel and plunger equipped front sight block allows for use of standard 14x1LH devices on this AK.
- Front Sight Block and Gas Block are trued to the action and aligned with the bore.
- Side rail for use of standard AK side-mounted optics.
- Our new MDC performance trigger (Tuned)
- Original Trench Art Wood Furniture.
- Checked for function with an assortment of standard AK magazines, Magpul, US palm, Circle 10, Polish, Yugo, & Russian Magazines
- All components are refinished in an original matte blue military finish and then distressed to give you that original battlefield pickup look.
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