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Am I paying a good price?

BullzeyeBullzeye Member Posts: 3,560
edited December 2001 in Ask the Experts
I got a guy who wants to sell me a Romanian AK-47 SAR-3 in .223 NIB for $339.Comes with 1-30 rounder, a 10 rounder, scope rail, sling, and papers.The guy says he paid $430 for it but just realized he cant own it legally in Maryland till he is 21 (he is 19), so he needs to move it quick and is willing to discount.He even says he's willing to pay for the shipping and handling and the insurance.I'm no expert on online gun buying, but the story seems rather odd, and the discount too good to be true. I also dont know how much different an AK in .223 is going to feel over a regular 7.65 Russian AK.So, am I getting a steal, or is there something I should know here that I dont?
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  • jgill13jgill13 Member Posts: 51 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    It does sound like a good deal, but your right, I would be kinda leary on this deal to send any money prior to getting my hands on the gun! If possible I'd try to arrange for a face to face transaction. Does he have a rating or grade on his prior transactions that you could check? BTW the Russian AK-47 you refered to is a 7.62 by 39mm, not 7.65. Good luck w/ this deal!
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  • thesupermonkeythesupermonkey Member Posts: 3,905 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    1. Price is a little steep.2. If he says he paid $430 for it he is either stupid or BS'ing you.3. Long Rifles can be legally owned by anyone 18 years of age or older. I don't know whether this gun is legal in Maryland however.4. If you get an Ak get the Sar 1 in 7.62x39. If you want a weapon that shoots 223, get an Ar(It will dance circles around an Ak at any distance).Buyer Beware...He is either telling you lies, or isn't "all together", in any case... be careful with your money, and don't make any side deals. If the seller splits with your money and you didn't win on auction, gun broker can't do crap.
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  • oneshyoneshy Member Posts: 417 ✭
    edited November -1
    The Federal Arms 2001 catalog has it listed with all acc. you mention + cleaning kit for $299. Their no. is 763-780-8780 if you want to check on availability. Almost no recoil compared to 7.65.
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  • nmyers@home.comnmyers@home.com Member Posts: 205 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Here in Maryland, all AK-47 variations are considered "regulated firearms". They may only be transferred according to the same regs as handguns: an application to purchase must be approved by the State Police, you must be 21, etc., etc.The story doesn't sound right to me. He cannot sell a gun that he cannot legally possess. It's possible that a parent bought the gun for him, but then that parent would have to be the one actually selling it.Neal
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  • BullzeyeBullzeye Member Posts: 3,560
    edited November -1
    Thanks for the advice, guys! I'm glad I didnt decide to jump at the offer.Any idea how much a NIB SAR-1 would (or should) cost?
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  • prebanfanprebanfan Member Posts: 75 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    After seeing oneshy's post I am going to check into that and see if any are available. Sounds like a great price so thanks oneshy. Without knowing about oneshy's great info, I would say that the price is on the money and is average going rate. Pass on buying it from the guy you mentioned but the price seems fair.
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  • idsman75idsman75 Member Posts: 13,398 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    youngsguns is selling them for 329 dollars here on GB. Actually, I haven't seen them for much less than that even on the auction site. Most gun stores that I've been to over the years sell them for upwards of 350 - 450 depending on condition and manufacturer. However, most AK-47's have american-made parts inside of them which are a bit softer than the original guts of the gun.
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  • steve45steve45 Member Posts: 2,940 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Check the gun stores in your area. There are at least three dealers in the Phoenix area that sell for $329.00 plus tax. That ends up being almost as good a deal as $299.00 plus shipping and transfer fee.
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  • thesupermonkeythesupermonkey Member Posts: 3,905 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    You know what makes me sick?I was buying Sar1's for 279 before 9-11!
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  • taxijohntaxijohn Member Posts: 111 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes that is a very good price, BUT you maight want to wait until the war is almost over abd after Christmas, the prices should drop.
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