New East German Makarov

[hoven88]

Hey folks, was just gifted a never fired E. German Makarov today. I've heard an unfired East German Makarov can be hard to come by, and i'm looking for advice on whether or not i should shoot this pistol, or let it sit. Is it worth more as a collectors item? thanks.

[rhino673]

shoot it and enjoy it.:supergrin:They're (IMO) one of the best quality Maks out there. Yeah they're a little hard to get a hold of but not a collectors item.

[Deaf Smith]

Define 'collectors item' hoven.

Now you can get a S&W mint Triple Lock for oh, thousands of dollars, or a Colt SSA, made in 1879 for thousands of dollars.

But a Mak? Any Mak? Now I own a EG and Bulgie Mak. Great guns. Since I have the Bulgie I don't shoot the EG much. But, a top of the line EG MaK won't cost $500. So now is it THAT percious when compared to those Colts and S&Ws? Or a Glock for the same 500 buck price?

If you do want to pick up that EG, then just get a Bulgie Mak and shoot it. That way the EG will, well in maybe 100 years, be a real collectors item.

Otherwise, go play with the EG and have fun.

Deaf

[hoven88]

thanks gentlemen, thats what i was figuring, but i just wanted to hear a few opinions.

[diode]

Hey folks, was just gifted a never fired E. German Makarov today. I've heard an unfired East German Makarov can be hard to come by, and i'm looking for advice on whether or not i should shoot this pistol, or let it sit. Is it worth more as a collectors item? thanks.

Holy cow, explain "gifted"! Man, that is a top of the line Makarov, a holy grail of Maks I have been looking for after several years. Nice luck...

jb

[GUNNUTZ13]

Nice gift !! What year was it made ? I own a EG Makarov manufactured in 1961. They are sweet little shooters. I feed mine Sellier & Bellot 95grain FMJs.

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj239/Gunnutz13/avatars/MY%20GUNS/EGMAKAROV9X18small-1.jpg

Here's a good source of info...http://www.makarov.com/makfaq.html

[hoven88]

It's a '62. It was given to me by a good friend. Needless to say i was blown away. The blueing in it is pristine. I haven't had a chance to go shoot it yet, but i'm trying to get to the range soon.

[GUNNUTZ13]

Nice...post a pic when you get a chance.

Mine came with a flap holster and two magazines. Picked up a few more at a gun show. Good luck with 'er !!

[hoven88]

As requested, here it is
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/hoven88/019.jpg
Came with a flap holster, 2 magazines, and the original grip! Sure is pretty!

ETA: Before i said it was a '62, actually is a '63

[hoven88]

@gunnutz, did you replace the mag release? It looks different then mine

[bac1023]

Congrats! :cool:

[hoven88]

Thank you sir!

[Two Guns]

Congrats on the fine gift.

[applevalleyjoe]

As requested, here it is
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g67/hoven88/019.jpg
Came with a flap holster, 2 magazines, and the original grip! Sure is pretty!

ETA: Before i said it was a '62, actually is a '63

Wow...Very nice! :faint::wow:

[CCV]

They're great guns.

[righteoushoot]

Nice score!

I had the same problem, then lucked into more of them EG types. Now I can have a shooter, a Carry, and a saver. :super grin:

Or, slumming with the Bulgars should I feel low country. :rofl:

[Teakwood]

That looks like a Pearce after-market grip.
Did you say you had the original EG grip?

[hoven88]

That looks like a Pearce after-market grip.
Did you say you had the original EG grip?

Yes to both your questions

[Novocaine]

To tell the truth it's the first time I hear about unfired E.German Mak. Congrats!