Century Arms AES10-B2 RPK Semi-Auto Rifle 7.62x39mm 23″ Barrel Black/Wood

The Century Arms AES10-B2 is a semi-automatic RPK-pattern rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, built for shooters who demand a heavier-barreled AK-platform with serious range capability. Modeled after the Soviet-era RPK light machine gun, this rifle delivers enhanced accuracy and sustained fire potential through its extended 23-inch barrel and classic wood furniture. It’s a standout choice for competitive shooters, collectors, and AK enthusiasts who want a larger-format platform without compromising reliability.

Key Specifications

• The rifle is chambered in 7.62x39mm, a proven and widely available intermediate cartridge.
• The barrel measures 23 inches, providing an extended sight radius and improved velocity over standard AK-pattern rifles.
• This is a semi-automatic rifle operating on the proven AK-pattern gas-operated system.
• The magazine capacity is 30+1 rounds, and the rifle ships with one 30-round magazine included.
• The rate of twist is 1-in-10 inches, optimized for standard 7.62x39mm projectiles.
• Sights are open rifle-style and fully adjustable, allowing precise windage and elevation tuning at the range.
• The safety is a traditional AK lever-type, providing familiar and positive engagement.
• The finish is black metalwork paired with classic wood furniture, consistent with the original RPK aesthetic.
• Overall length is 40 inches, reflecting the RPK’s longer, squad-support profile.
• Shipping weight is 12.8 pounds, indicative of the rifle’s robust, heavier-barreled construction.

The AES10-B2 occupies a unique space in the AK-platform market — it’s not a standard WASR clone, it’s a purpose-built RPK-pattern rifle with the barrel length and construction to back it up. Whether you’re running drills at distance, adding a centerpiece to your AK collection, or simply want a hard-use rifle with proven Eastern Bloc engineering behind it, the Century Arms AES10-B2 delivers where it counts. Backed by Century Arms’ U.S.-based manufacturing and quality control, this is an AK-platform rifle built to perform for the long haul.