[Dead Dog]

Does anyone know if there were any semi-auto lookalikes imported?

Yes there are, and I believe some are chambered for 5.56 NATO, and I've been told the -74 was designed to chamber the 5.56 NATO for battlefield reasons.

[Tailback]

Here's a URL to Romanian AK-74 semi auto imports in .223 caliber.

http://www.aimsurplus.com/acatalog/AIM_Rifles_1.html

It's the second rifle from the bottom.