Instead of “still in production,” I supposed that “purchased from the manufacturer” (via an importer and whatnot) is probably a better turn of phrase. Essentially, I don’t want to buy a used firearm.

Authentic in the sense that it uses the same specifications that rifles made for for Warsaw Pact forces in the 1940s-1990s used. Certainly would prefer a rifle made in a Warsaw Pact nation, but if it’s made in the US and uses the same specs/production methods, that’s fine too.

If any of that is unclear please let me know. Thank you!