[cangler]

If you were to run across a USED PolyTech pre-ban Legend AK 47 Milled in excellent condition, how much you expect to pay for one? Just curious...

[mixflip]

Whoa? If its milled with a folding spike bayonet I'd guess $1500? I saw a stamped spiker polytech type 56 for sale in my town for $1200 in beater condition.

[cangler]

so I guess $2000 would be stupid of me...

[CGP]

$1300 for a milled poly. More if it's got accessories. For reference, an underfolder poly mint condition with 1 poly mag and 100 round drum sold for about $1400. The mags are expensive, even more so the drum.

[mixflip]

Price is all relative. If there is someone out there who feels $2000 is a fair asking price for a gun you cannot buy on demand anymore...it might be worth it? Rare guns that arent imported anymore are hard to price. If you are trying to sell one for $2000 at Christmas time in this depressed economy you might be in for a long wait?

[Tailhunter]

A Legend is a cat of a different stripe. Expect to start at 1800.00 and go from there. With a new in box and accessories starting at about 2250.00.

Now depending on condition, you might pick up a used one, visible handling marks and rubs in the blueing for 15-1600.

Two grand should get you a like new, no box or accessories, one mag kind of a deal.

[cangler]

I am really tempted to grab one for $2000

What about a pre-ban Arsenal Bulgarian milled in excellent condition? $1,000-1400 range?

[CGP]

Look up Arsenal SA-M7 classic. This is a post ban with original Bulgarian receiver and barrel. Price new is around $1900 but you can get it used for much less.

[cangler]

yeah i was trying to find used ones of those sa-m7, haven't had much luck but I gotta say the looks of that one isn't nearly as appealing (to me) as the polytech legend pre-89, the wood on the legend is beautiful. im very picky on the wood and the color of the wood etc... and i'll go as far as to say i don't like most ak's because of the furniture.

polytech legend preban

[CGP]

I like mine

[cangler]

oh it's nice don't get me wrong, just kind of reminds me of a toy gun being such a light color...

[CGP]

Meeh, I've had dark ones but the blonde, something about it that really attracts me. Definitely eye of the beholder stuff. I've seen blonde polytechs too and wish I had bought the underfolder that came up for sale a month or so ago. Guy was selling it for $1400 with a 100 round drum. But just like anything else, it's either this or than, not both.

Good luck on your hunt.

[post-apocalyptic]

Originally Posted by cangler

so I guess $2000 would be stupid of me...

Indeed it would. Polytechs/Norincos are overrated Chinese crap. I do wish I had one, just so I could sell it to some fool and use the $ to buy a few more Saigas.

[Tailhunter]

Originally Posted by cangler

yeah i was trying to find used ones of those sa-m7, haven't had much luck but I gotta say the looks of that one isn't nearly as appealing (to me) as the polytech legend pre-89, the wood on the legend is beautiful. im very picky on the wood and the color of the wood etc... and i'll go as far as to say i don't like most ak's because of the furniture.

polytech legend preban

A thing of beauty for sure .....

[post-apocalyptic]

^ Sure, if you like obsolete, overly heavy designs whose bolts may or may not last even a few thousand rounds.

[Tailhunter]

Originally Posted by post-apocalyptic

Indeed it would. Polytechs/Norincos are overrated Chinese crap. I do wish I had one, just so I could sell it to some fool and use the $ to buy a few more Saigas.

Originally Posted by post-apocalyptic

^ Sure, if you like obsolete, overly heavy designs whose bolts may or may not last even a few thousand rounds.

Wow, then again opinions are like butt holes.

[post-apocalyptic]

Originally Posted by Tailhunter

Wow, then again opinions are like butt holes.

Yep. Enjoy that safe queen. I use my Kalashnikovs.

[Glockdude1]

I paid $900 for it in 2001.

[cangler]

Originally Posted by post-apocalyptic

^ Sure, if you like obsolete, overly heavy designs whose bolts may or may not last even a few thousand rounds.

im new to ak47s (very new), something I need to know about the Chinese variants? I've only read good things so far about them.

[cangler]

Originally Posted by Glockdude1

I paid $900 for it in 2001.

I'll give you $1000 ???

[post-apocalyptic]

Originally Posted by cangler

im new to ak47s (very new), something I need to know about the Chinese variants? I've only read good things so far about them.

Here's a pic of a Chinese AK bolt with <2000 rnds on it. Imo, it says it all:



I suggest a Russian AK, (Saiga). Those filthy Cossack sluts did invent em, after all.

I've several, in a few different calibers, and they're great rifles; lighter, more durable, much less expensive, and far more modern than anything Chinese.

[Tailhunter]

Yup and Karl Benz invented the automobile so I guess Chevy's and Ford's are no good.

Anything made of metal can fail, show me a pile of failed bolts and you'll have something but one does not "say it all". Sorry.

[Glockdude1]

Originally Posted by cangler

I'll give you $1000 ???

[cangler]

Originally Posted by Glockdude1

[CGP]

Originally Posted by cangler

I'll give you $1000 ???

$900 in 2001 is worth a lot more in 2011. Polys are probably one of few that have continually appreciated in value.

Milled AKs are heavier than their stamped counterparts. I would agree. If I can only have one AK, it would be my Saiga or Bulgarian AK-74 side folders. They're compact, lightweight, and I can carry lots of ammo

However, most of us probably own a few guns (or a few AKs) so practicality aside, it's nice to own a milled AK-47. I certainly did not buy mine because it's better. I bought it because it FEELS AND LOOKS SO DAMN GOOD! I had 2 (sold the other one). I like that feel of that heavy solid gun. For someone that already has a few AKs in the safe, a proper type 3 milled AK-47 should definitely be on the list.