What would you pay for it? AK build from parts.

[Lumberman]

I am considering buying this AK, based on its looks. It has a MaK receiver and a poly front end and finished with a molycoat.
How do you value a parts gun?
Are they harder to resale than an original with matching #'s?
I am looking for one to shoot and enjoy not to just sit in the safe.

 

[AR-Trvlr]

I'd value it based on the condition of the parts and the care that was used to put it together. If it has a smooth action, good parts, good rivets, and everything is square then I might do $450 or so for it.

The bottom of the market are the guns built by the monkeys at century, and they fetch $400. If it's a decent home-built rig it'd be worth more than that to me.

 

[sovietak474u]

What Mr ar-trvlr said! Id do about 450-500 depending on how well a job they did. Look at the rivets and the finish over all. A good test fire would be in order too.

 

[AR-Trvlr]

I'd value it based on the condition of the parts and the care that was used to put it together. If it has a smooth action, good parts, good rivets, and everything is square then I might do $450 or so for it.

The bottom of the market are the guns built by the monkeys at century, and they fetch $400. If it's a decent home-built rig it'd be worth more than that to me.

I may be a bit low. I think those numbers I mentioned are accurate for fixed-stock models, but underfolders seem to be going for a bit more these days. Looks like a basic underfolder will be closer to $500, so if it's a solid one with quality work I might do $500 to $550.

 

[Lumberman]

Would a gun show be a better option for me to come up with a good one that somebody knowledgeable has checked out. A Century build M70 went for around $575 on here a couple of days ago quick. If somebody will guide me toward a good one for under $550 I will dance at your next wedding. The nightly news with all the unrest in the middle east has gotten me so worked up for an AK I can't stand it. It seems so unfair that everybody over there has one and I don't.

 

[bearpugh]

i don't buy mutts or builds unless i know the builder.

 

[AR-Trvlr]

If somebody will guide me toward a good one for under $550 I will dance at your next wedding.

Impact Guns lists underfolder Romanian WASRs for $459.99 - they're out of stock but taking orders with a 1-2 week expected date.
http://www.impactguns.com/store/RI1405-N.html

Centerfire Systems has Polish Underfolders for $499.99 - also out of stock but taking orders.

Gunbroker lists several Century Romanian underfolders with a $475 'Buy it now' price

With all of these options, including shipping and your FFL charge, you should still be under the $550 budget.

 

[Lumberman]

Quote-The bottom of the market are the guns built by the monkeys at century. Just trying to avoid purchasing a century build based on quotes like these. Most comments are to avoid buying one sight unseen. I just missed the Mak90 posted last night for $475, if figure a Mak in my price range would be a better choice and maybe upgrade it down the road when funds allow.

 

[Spartan07]

That looks like a sweet gun. Check the rivets and go for it!

 

[NMTracker]

The nightly news with all the unrest in the middle east has gotten me so worked up for an AK I can't stand it. It seems so unfair that everybody over there has one and I don't.

Haha, I was thinking the exact same thing this morning.