Was this a Mak90?

[Hole Shot]

Saw my first what I believe to have been a Mak90. It had a milled reciever and thumbhole stock. The price was $1K which I thought was kinda steep.

No chance it was a polytech for that price?

[Hole Shot]

I checked out a thread at arfcom, and what it looks to be is a milled Mak90 with a thumbhole stock. There wasn't a bayonet lug either. I'm not sure what they have is worth $1K. But it was dang sweet.

[faawrenchbndr]

A Mak 90 would never be worth $1k in my book.........
A PolyTec possibly.

[Tailhunter]

A milled MAK will bring that (nib) a poly much more. It is most likely a MAK.

[adamg01]

Mak's are sky rocketing in price, it wouldn't surprise me at all. I almost regret getting rid of mine. I got a couple of factory new Ruskies to help relieve the pain.

[faawrenchbndr]

A milled MAK will bring that (nib) a poly much more. It is most likely a MAK.

Dang! :wow:

I had no ideal milled Mak's were that valuable!

[Tailhunter]

Dang! :wow:

I had no ideal milled Mak's were that valuable!

All MAK's are junk .... :tongueout:

[faawrenchbndr]

All MAK's are junk .... :tongueout:

Dang,.....will you make up your mind already?!
I've listed my Mak for sale, then pulled the ad three times now! :faint:

[Hole Shot]

If I could get it out the door for $1K, what would you all think? Still too much?

I don't own a milled gun, and would want to get an iron wood stock set for it anyway (don't want the thumbhole).

[CarlosC]

IMO, that's way too much money, milled or not, for a ban-era AK.

[Tailhunter]

750-800 would be ideal .... but if it is something you want and you have the money and it is in perfect shape, then that is your call.

[FireForged]

It really depends where you are.. Down here in the South a Nice MAK is around $500.00 and Poly around $800 with the WASR/SAR running around $300-350.

[Hole Shot]

Like I said, it's nice but I won't pay that for it if it's not worth it. I'd like to have a nicer AK than a WASR and can do it for probly around $800 for something else.

I checked out some of what Atlantic Arms has for sale and they seem to have some interesting types (like the Russian) that I wouldn't mind having. I want a nice looking high quality AK that I can get some use out of.

[faawrenchbndr]

I picked up a mint stamped Mak for $550, it's been 100% reliable.

[Tailhunter]

I picked up a mint stamped Mak for $550, it's been 100% reliable.

sure, sure .....:rofl:

[Tailhunter]

It really depends where you are.. Down here in the South a Nice MAK is around $500.00 and Poly around $800 with the WASR/SAR running around $300-350.

What part of the south do you speak of ... most mak's I have seen are 500 to 700 ... rarely see a poly for under 1000 and wasr's are running 450 to 550.

Sure wish that i could find some of the prices you guys are seeing .....

[Goodspeed(TPF)]

I picked up a mint stamped Mak for $550, it's been 100% reliable.

I think you must be mistaken as ALL MAK-90s are crap. Do not buy a MAK-90. :whistling:

(How am I doin Tailhunter (http://glocktalk.com/forums/member.php?u=89357)? :wavey:)

To the OP: 1000 is to much. Way to much. Pass. (serious) -Goodspeed

[Tailhunter]

I think you must be mistaken as ALL MAK-90s are crap. Do not buy a MAK-90. :whistling:

(How am I doin Tailhunter (http://glocktalk.com/forums/member.php?u=89357)? :wavey:)

To the OP: 1000 is to much. Way to much. Pass. (serious) -Goodspeed

You are doing fine ... :supergrin:

[98_1LE]

I agree a grand it too much.

Here is (well was) an example of one priced much better: http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=122&t=872191

[Tailhunter]

I agree a grand it too much.

Here is (well was) an example of one priced much better: http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=7&f=122&t=872191

Key word here being "was" ... can't buy a "was". :whistling:

[CarlosC]

Well of course you can't buy "was", but it's an indication that there are better prices out there. I bought my MAK for $500 about two years ago and it came with a lot of accessories and ammo. Yes that was two years ago, but I still see them in that range for sale by individuals at the gunshows. As some of you might remember, I paid less than $600 for a milled Arsenal a few months ago.

The deals are out there, but you have to follow some basic rules I've formulated over time:
1. When in the market for an AK, you must know hoe much a model is worth - relatively. By that, you must know $800 for a WASR is a ripoff and $700 for a Mitchel Yugo is a steal
2. You have to know how much you're willing to pay and stick to that
3. You must search constantly (newspaper, Trader, on-line auctions, AR15.com, GT, etc.)
4. You must be patient
5. When a deal does come along, you have to be ready to seize it immediately

[98_1LE]

Key word here being "was" ... can't buy a "was". :whistling:

I pulled the trigger so quick I forgot/didn't think to verify straight/slant cut, although I don't plan to 922 it anyway.

[AustinTx]

Like I said, it's nice but I won't pay that for it if it's not worth it. I'd like to have a nicer AK than a WASR and can do it for probly around $800 for something else.

I checked out some of what Atlantic Arms has for sale and they seem to have some interesting types (like the Russian) that I wouldn't mind having. I want a nice looking high quality AK that I can get some use out of.

It's worth whatever it is, to you. If you like it, it looks good and runs good, it doesn't really matter if someone else thinks that's too much to pay.

Personally, for that price I would just as soon have 2 WASRs. The one I found is a brand new gun and works just as well as an Ak with dimples stamped into the receiver.

I do have 1 AK with a milled receiver and it always stays at home because it's just too heavy. It has nothing to offer over a stamped receiver. I have 3 with the stamped receivers, so much handier.

Lots of luck.

[Goodspeed(TPF)]

OK guys, as a point of reference I thought I would share a bit of information with you all. At a recent gun show in Madison, Wisconsin I picked up a Mak-90 that appeared to be unfired for $380.00.

Here is a snippet from a PM that I sent tailhunter: "We had a local gun show and there she was, sitting on the rack between three highly overpriced Mini 14s. Looked to be unfired. Tag read $425.00 "with two mags and a box of ammo". I took my time looking it over and the owner came over and said that $400.00 cash would buy her. I said that anyone willing to take $400.00 surely would take $350.00. He said not necessarily, but $390.00 would be fine. I went "hmmmm" and "$380.00 or I'll keep it" came to his lips. We struck a deal. I know, I know. I'm gonna burn in hell for eternity. But DAMN I got a good deal.:tongueout:"

So yes, I feel that a Mak-90 can still be had for a fair price. And honestly, I was not going to dicker at all on the $425.00 tag price. It's just that the owner started that all on his own, so of course I felt obliged to play along. Apparently he was happy at $380.00 and so was I. :supergrin: Please don't shun me.:embarassed:

EDIT: It's a straight cut to boot. Woooot!!

[adamg01]

OK guys, as a point of reference I thought I would share a bit of information with you all. At a recent gun show in Madison, Wisconsin I picked up a Mak-90 that appeared to be unfired for $380.00.

Here is a snippet from a PM that I sent tailhunter: "We had a local gun show and there she was, sitting on the rack between three highly overpriced Mini 14s. Looked to be unfired. Tag read $425.00 "with two mags and a box of ammo". I took my time looking it over and the owner came over and said that $400.00 cash would buy her. I said that anyone willing to take $400.00 surely would take $350.00. He said not necessarily, but $390.00 would be fine. I went "hmmmm" and "$380.00 or I'll keep it" came to his lips. We struck a deal. I know, I know. I'm gonna burn in hell for eternity. But DAMN I got a good deal.:tongueout:"

So yes, I feel that a Mak-90 can still be had for a fair price. And honestly, I was not going to dicker at all on the $425.00 tag price. It's just that the owner started that all on his own, so of course I felt obliged to play along. Apparently he was happy at $380.00 and so was I. :supergrin: Please don't shun me.:embarassed:

EDIT: It's a straight cut to boot. Woooot!!

If you can still find a Mak90 for $500 around here you better jump on it. Which I don't hit the gunshow circuit that much anymore. I remember about 8 months ago I couldn't give mine away for $500 now you can't touch one on Gunbroker for under $650.

[Hole Shot]

I doubt I'll ever see those prices around here. The same store had a new SLR-95 for $1300. But that's pretty typical for my local area. It kills me because they sell them too which just keeps the prices high. Of course thats business and I understand. I had pretty much quit doing business locally about 10 years ago for that reason. Everything was just too high.

Right now, I'll keep looking around. I'm temped to get an SGL from Aim. I don't have to have a milled gun, just want a nice one.

[g22od]

OK guys, as a point of reference I thought I would share a bit of information with you all. At a recent gun show in Madison, Wisconsin I picked up a Mak-90 that appeared to be unfired for $380.00.

Here is a snippet from a PM that I sent tailhunter: "We had a local gun show and there she was, sitting on the rack between three highly overpriced Mini 14s. Looked to be unfired. Tag read $425.00 "with two mags and a box of ammo". I took my time looking it over and the owner came over and said that $400.00 cash would buy her. I said that anyone willing to take $400.00 surely would take $350.00. He said not necessarily, but $390.00 would be fine. I went "hmmmm" and "$380.00 or I'll keep it" came to his lips. We struck a deal. I know, I know. I'm gonna burn in hell for eternity. But DAMN I got a good deal.:tongueout:"

So yes, I feel that a Mak-90 can still be had for a fair price. And honestly, I was not going to dicker at all on the $425.00 tag price. It's just that the owner started that all on his own, so of course I felt obliged to play along. Apparently he was happy at $380.00 and so was I. :supergrin: Please don't shun me.:embarassed:

EDIT: It's a straight cut to boot. Woooot!!

Nicely done. I'm not even done setting up my first Russian yet but I gotta say it, there's something special about the Chinese Aks...I keep running searches on the auction sites for Polytech and Norinco just to window shop, it helps that I don't have the money, but damn they're nice to me.

[Tailhunter]

There are good deals out there, just remember you can become old, gray and empty handed waiting on them.

Let common sense prevail .....

[Hole Shot]

There are good deals out there, just remember you can become old, gray and empty handed waiting on them.

Let common sense prevail .....

Wisdom spoken here. :wavey:

[adamg01]

I doubt I'll ever see those prices around here. The same store had a new SLR-95 for $1300. But that's pretty typical for my local area. It kills me because they sell them too which just keeps the prices high. Of course thats business and I understand. I had pretty much quit doing business locally about 10 years ago for that reason. Everything was just too high.

Right now, I'll keep looking around. I'm temped to get an SGL from Aim. I don't have to have a milled gun, just want a nice one.

You would have a top-notch Ak with the SGL series. I had a few AK's before my SGL-20. I never got the bug though until then.

[AustinTx]

There are going to better deals for awhile now, I think. The economy (or something), is in a mess, if you haven't noticed. Some folks are getting desperate for money. They don't have a job, unemployment benefits are running out and I'm beginning to see stuff come through a local pawn shop, that I keep tabs on, like I've never seen, before. There was a Colt Ace 22rf conversion kit, for the 1911, new $400. I didn't have the money and it was gone the next week. I got a new Browning Buckmark Camper for $195, that showed absolutely no signs of use. The only thing missing was the original box and any wear from use. My last "find" was a Chinese SKS, Arsenal 26, looks new, $300. Patience and keep looking, I think the deals are going to get even better. I don't think this country has seen a real depression, yet. There seems to be no jobs and $4 gas.

[Goodspeed(TPF)]

You would have a top-notch Ak with the SGL series. I had a few AK's before my SGL-20. I never got the bug though until then.
Recently picked up an SGL-20 for $500.00 CA$H. Oh yeah!!! :tongueout: Shoots like a dream. :wavey:

[geo57]

I have an unfired Mak-90 in classifieds. Please pardon my shameless plug.



If you can still find a Mak90 for $500 around here you better jump on it. Which I don't hit the gunshow circuit that much anymore. I remember about 8 months ago I couldn't give mine away for $500 now you can't touch one on Gunbroker for under $650.

[post-apocalyptic]

Dang! :wow:

I had no ideal milled Mak's were that valuable!

Chinese AK's are only as "valuable" as they are due to artificial rarity, (no longer imported).

This pic, (from another thread on GT), is also hard to forget:

http://img824.imageshack.us/img824/119/brokenmak90bolt.jpg

That's a broken MAK 90 bolt. I've never seen or even heard of AK bolts made by any other country breaking like this, especially under light-normal use, as was the case here.

For a little over $1k, you can get a brand-new SGL21-94, which is basically a semi-auto AK-103 or... an old ban-style milled, (little point to a milled receiver imo, just more weight), Chinese AK, which may or may not have a properly made bolt.

The choice seems simple to me.. but ymmv.

[LEAD]

Smart money is on SLR-95. Did it have a polymer stock like this one?

Also MAK-90s say MAK-90 on the reciever and have a fully enclosed front site which is more of a chinese thing so polytechs do too.


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