Is This Guy Insane?

roboman

Are pre-ban hungarian receivers really worth this much?

www.gunbroker.com/auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=16106081

Maybe if he cuts his price in half I'll think about it, and even then I'd still be leery.[B)]

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mateomasfeo

Seems high, maybe it is because of the caliber?

I'll be watching this, but it definately seems high to me.

Please advise.




Mateomasfeo

"I am what I am!" - Popeye

roboman

It definitely isn't because of the caliber. It's the standard round for the AK-74, Krinkov, and all its variants and what not. Supposedly 5.45x39 is vastly superior to the 7.62x39 and even the 5.56x45.

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CS8161

I would be willing to bet the farm he doesn't sell it at that price!

Chris8161
Admit nothing, deny everything, demand proof!

roboman

All I know is that auction has been relisted over and over again for at least a year.

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mark christian

A preban FEG (Hungarian) AK as imported by Kassnar generally moves in the $1500 range (they were $300 dealer way back when) for the fixed stock- which is actually less common- and a little more for the folders. Add on about $400 for a Krinkov kit, then factor in the gun smithing charges plus a little extra profit for something out of the ordinary and there you have it: $2300+.

Mark T. Christian

roboman

Fair enough. Never knew a Hungarian receiver was worth that much. You learn something new everyday I guess [:D].

Thanks for clearin that up mark!

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