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12-25-2010, 15:44
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Wannabe
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New East German Makarov
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.
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12-25-2010, 15:48
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shoot it and enjoy it.  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.
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12-25-2010, 16:07
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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
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12-25-2010, 16:12
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Wannabe
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thanks gentlemen, thats what i was figuring, but i just wanted to hear a few opinions.
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01-02-2011, 14:07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 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.
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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...
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01-02-2011, 14:42
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G30SF Owner
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: WILLOW GROVE, NAS
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Wow...
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.
Here's a good source of info... http://www.makarov.com/makfaq.html
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01-02-2011, 14:48
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Wannabe
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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.
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01-02-2011, 14:55
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G30SF Owner
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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 !!
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01-03-2011, 14:21
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Wannabe
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As requested, here it is
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
Last edited by hoven88; 01-03-2011 at 14:24..
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01-03-2011, 15:23
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Wannabe
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@gunnutz, did you replace the mag release? It looks different then mine
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01-09-2011, 15:47
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Congrats! 
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01-09-2011, 16:33
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Wannabe
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Thank you sir!
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01-31-2011, 07:35
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Congrats on the fine gift.
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07-10-2011, 14:19
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hoven88
As requested, here it is
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!  
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10-12-2011, 17:22
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They're great guns.
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10-12-2011, 17:42
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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. 
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11-01-2011, 08:01
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That looks like a Pearce after-market grip.
Did you say you had the original EG grip?
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11-01-2011, 19:16
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Wannabe
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Teakwood
That looks like a Pearce after-market grip.
Did you say you had the original EG grip?
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Yes to both your questions
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11-10-2011, 20:11
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To tell the truth it's the first time I hear about unfired E.German Mak. Congrats!
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