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Posted: 6/7/2014 5:22:10 PM EDT
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I picked one up last Nov. Just could not pass up at LGS. Norico model 56S AK47 NIB never fired, all items 3 mags. $1456.25 OTD. One owner bought new in 1986. I like it more than my preban Yugo which I happen to really think is the shitz....
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Posted: 6/7/2014 5:47:58 PM EDT
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That is a fair price for sure. Seems as if the last 6 months have gotten ridiculous. Supply and demand I guess. Simple economics.
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I picked one up last Nov. Just could not pass up at LGS. Norico model 56S AK47 NIB never fired, all items 3 mags. $1456.25 OTD. One owner bought new in 1986. I like it more than my preban Yugo which I happen to really think is the shitz.... |
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Posted: 6/8/2014 11:15:00 PM EDT
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im still shocked on the WASR and SKS price range
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Posted: 6/8/2014 11:17:18 PM EDT
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I have 2 preban Norincos, a 56s and 56s-1. I have been offered $2500 for the pair and turned it down. It is not that I think they are worth more than that, it is finding a suitable replacement. The underfolder shows a little wear, but the fixed stock has 30 rounds through it since new and has the original accessories and box with unbroken Styrofoam. The underfolder gets taken out occasionally, but I mostly own is since it looks cool.
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Posted: 6/9/2014 5:56:40 PM EDT
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Must be a supply and demand thing. If people are paying the prices then that's what they are worth.
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Posted: 6/9/2014 6:01:26 PM EDT
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I do like a nice Chinese AK, I think they made some of the best, but I don't see paying twice or three times the price over a Saiga or a Bulgy.
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Posted: 6/9/2014 6:05:08 PM EDT
[#7]
When I win the lottery, I'm getting a Poly Tech Legend.
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Posted: 6/9/2014 6:05:17 PM EDT
[#8]
I will give you $2600. 
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I have 2 preban Norincos, a 56s and 56s-1. I have been offered $2500 for the pair and turned it down. It is not that I think they are worth more than that, it is finding a suitable replacement. The underfolder shows a little wear, but the fixed stock has 30 rounds through it since new and has the original accessories and box with unbroken Styrofoam. The underfolder gets taken out occasionally, but I mostly own is since it looks cool. |
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Posted: 6/9/2014 6:05:31 PM EDT
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Yeah it is madness what they are bringing. I have considered selling my Norinco 56s but I would never be able to replace the preban awesomeness.
Bought it in 08 for $469 
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Posted: 6/9/2014 6:06:18 PM EDT
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And find them in the trashcan OCONUS
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Posted: 6/9/2014 6:07:01 PM EDT
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I have pre 89 ban Norchinko side folder and some chinese bakelite mags. Won't part with any of them
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Posted: 6/9/2014 6:25:56 PM EDT
[#13]
I paid $800
For mine local sale. This was 2 years ago though. Quote HistoryQuoted:
Paid $1K shipped for my Polytech spiker. <a href="http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/plikatok/media/Polytech%20AKS-762/04982899-C8DC-4DF0-8A80-1BF0587A7027-26034-00001404467DB16E_zpsa06a1130.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd386/plikatok/Polytech%20AKS-762/04982899-C8DC-4DF0-8A80-1BF0587A7027-26034-00001404467DB16E_zpsa06a1130.jpg</a> |
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Posted: 6/9/2014 6:27:16 PM EDT
[#14]
Very nice score!
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I picked one up last Nov. Just could not pass up at LGS. Norico model 56S AK47 NIB never fired, all items 3 mags. $1456.25 OTD. One owner bought new in 1986. I like it more than my preban Yugo which I happen to really think is the shitz.... |
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Posted: 6/9/2014 6:31:58 PM EDT
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It amazes me that the Chinese AK's didn't jump up in price long ago. The postban models I understand staying cheap, but the preban guns were nice, and there really weren't that many of them brought in, and an awful lot of those were bought by people who never intended to sell them and haven't.
My honest opinion is that they aren't as nice as some of the European weapons you can buy today, what they are is as close to military weapons as you can get legally. It is the functionality and simplicity of an AK that is the real draw of the AK, and you can't get a better personification of that than the Chinese rifles from the late seventies through mid eighties. |
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Posted: 6/9/2014 6:51:49 PM EDT
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I would love to have one of these. Beautiful AK.
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Paid $1K shipped for my Polytech spiker. <a href="http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/plikatok/media/Polytech%20AKS-762/04982899-C8DC-4DF0-8A80-1BF0587A7027-26034-00001404467DB16E_zpsa06a1130.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd386/plikatok/Polytech%20AKS-762/04982899-C8DC-4DF0-8A80-1BF0587A7027-26034-00001404467DB16E_zpsa06a1130.jpg</a> |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 10:00:56 AM EDT
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Just picked up a Spiker this week for a great price. Excellent condition inside and out. Took me a few months to track one down and can't wait for it to get here. My favorite rifle to shoot and just looks awesome!
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I would love to have one of these. Beautiful AK. Quote HistoryQuoted:
I would love to have one of these. Beautiful AK. Quoted:
Paid $1K shipped for my Polytech spiker. <a href="http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/plikatok/media/Polytech%20AKS-762/04982899-C8DC-4DF0-8A80-1BF0587A7027-26034-00001404467DB16E_zpsa06a1130.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd386/plikatok/Polytech%20AKS-762/04982899-C8DC-4DF0-8A80-1BF0587A7027-26034-00001404467DB16E_zpsa06a1130.jpg</a> |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 10:46:55 AM EDT
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I kind of want a Type 56 underfolder with the spike bayonet but not at the prices they command now. I still remember the days when you could buy two Polytech underfolders for $300. Or maybe they were Norinco, don't really remember that was a long time ago
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Posted: 6/14/2014 10:55:30 AM EDT
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I do like a nice Chinese AK, I think they made some of the best, but I don't see paying twice or three times the price over a Saiga or a Bulgy. Yup. Very nice. I only have post-bans that were partially de-banned (no bayo lug still). They are slick AK's. 
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Posted: 6/14/2014 10:59:42 AM EDT
[#20]
Might be time to sell my 1988 vintage Norinco 56S?
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:06:00 AM EDT
[#21]
How much for a Norinco pre-86 underfolder?
Polytech machined receiver wood stock and underfolder? |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:09:30 AM EDT
[#22]
I've owned a bunch in the past. Only one I really regret selling is the side folder with the red plastic furniture. That being said, I think the Bulgarian AK's are nicer.
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:10:03 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: When I win the lottery, I'm getting a Poly Tech Legend.  |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:19:43 AM EDT
[#24]
I see them often with asking prices over $1200 .
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:29:01 AM EDT
[#25]
I like the chinese models. The Legends have a really smooth action.  |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:31:49 AM EDT
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I like the chinese models. The Legends have a really smooth action. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/timkel24102410/stuff/PolyT3folder011_zps5bf40852.jpg i wouldn't mind having that under the front seat of my car |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:39:10 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:40:50 AM EDT
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i wouldn't mind having that under the front seat of my car Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I like the chinese models. The Legends have a really smooth action. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/timkel24102410/stuff/PolyT3folder011_zps5bf40852.jpg i wouldn't mind having that under the front seat of my car 
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:42:23 AM EDT
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I kind of want a Type 56 underfolder with the spike bayonet but not at the prices they command now. I still remember the days when you could buy two Polytech underfolders for $300. Or maybe they were Norinco, don't really remember that was a long time ago I never saw them quite that inexpensive. I still remember the day in the early 80's when my local GS got its first shipment of Poly Techs (Spikers) in, $350 for the Folder & $325 for the fixed, I took one of each 
I had to evacuate them to PA for safekeeping! I sold another one I had no room for in PA for around 2K a few months back, Sad to see it go. |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:42:39 AM EDT
[#30]
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I like the chinese models. The Legends have a really smooth action. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/timkel24102410/stuff/PolyT3folder011_zps5bf40852.jpg Nice looking gun, but why all the Russian furniture on it?? |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:42:49 AM EDT
[#31]
With kits drying up, I think the costs are all going up on AKs. I was looking at buy & sell on another site and everything seems to be $1,000+. Granted there's more of a collector value in AKs than ARs. It'd be nice if Arsenal got realistic with their prices
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:43:39 AM EDT
[#32]
What's the deal with the spike bayonet? I would think we'd see those on WASRs and other OTS AKs here in the states.
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:47:00 AM EDT
[#33]
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What's the deal with the spike bayonet? I would think we'd see those on WASRs and other OTS AKs here in the states. That's a classic Chinese feature.. 
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:50:46 AM EDT
[#34]
I've been wanting to get a Polytech spiker to go with my milled spiker for a while. It's tough to bring myself to pay what they bring now.
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:51:07 AM EDT
[#35]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice looking gun, but why all the Russian furniture on it?? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I like the chinese models. The Legends have a really smooth action. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/timkel24102410/stuff/PolyT3folder011_zps5bf40852.jpg Nice looking gun, but why all the Russian furniture on it?? I have a new set of Legend wood in plastic bags in case I ever want to sell mine. If I put it on the rifle now, it'll just screwed up from even casual shooting. |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:52:25 AM EDT
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That's a classic Chinese feature.. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/bh_4000/milled_spiker/KINAa0109941_498af132187b2_zps1b9b83e3.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What's the deal with the spike bayonet? I would think we'd see those on WASRs and other OTS AKs here in the states. That's a classic Chinese feature.. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/bh_4000/milled_spiker/KINAa0109941_498af132187b2_zps1b9b83e3.jpg Yeah but why don't we see Century selling spike bayonet or any folding bayonet on rifles? Why isn't it offered by tapco or someone else? |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:55:38 AM EDT
[#37]
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When I win the lottery, I'm getting a Poly Tech Legend. I've got one that's a safe queen. Honestly don't see what the big deal is. I'm not a big person and the stock is even too short for me. |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:58:20 AM EDT
[#38]
I love my chinese AKs
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Posted: 6/14/2014 11:58:21 AM EDT
[#39]
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Yeah but why don't we see Century selling spike bayonet or any folding bayonet on rifles? Why isn't it offered by tapco or someone else? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What's the deal with the spike bayonet? I would think we'd see those on WASRs and other OTS AKs here in the states. That's a classic Chinese feature.. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/bh_4000/milled_spiker/KINAa0109941_498af132187b2_zps1b9b83e3.jpg Yeah but why don't we see Century selling spike bayonet or any folding bayonet on rifles? Why isn't it offered by tapco or someone else? Because the would be the equivalent of putting Russian furniture on your Chinese rifle.
Idk man, kinda just a feature that is put on guns to give the classical military look. Not much of a benefit to putting on as an aftermarket feature. |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 12:02:21 PM EDT
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Yeah but why don't we see Century selling spike bayonet or any folding bayonet on rifles? Why isn't it offered by tapco or someone else? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What's the deal with the spike bayonet? I would think we'd see those on WASRs and other OTS AKs here in the states. That's a classic Chinese feature.. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/bh_4000/milled_spiker/KINAa0109941_498af132187b2_zps1b9b83e3.jpg Yeah but why don't we see Century selling spike bayonet or any folding bayonet on rifles? Why isn't it offered by tapco or someone else? I think the only country that put folding bayos on their AKs is china |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 12:07:32 PM EDT
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Because the would be the equivalent of putting Russian furniture on your Chinese rifle.
Idk man, kinda just a feature that is put on guns to give the classical military look. Not much of a benefit to putting on as an aftermarket feature. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What's the deal with the spike bayonet? I would think we'd see those on WASRs and other OTS AKs here in the states. That's a classic Chinese feature.. http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc310/bh_4000/milled_spiker/KINAa0109941_498af132187b2_zps1b9b83e3.jpg Yeah but why don't we see Century selling spike bayonet or any folding bayonet on rifles? Why isn't it offered by tapco or someone else? Because the would be the equivalent of putting Russian furniture on your Chinese rifle.
Idk man, kinda just a feature that is put on guns to give the classical military look. Not much of a benefit to putting on as an aftermarket feature. You did see that I mentioned Tapco, right? |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 12:44:07 PM EDT
[#42]
I was just trying to say there doesn't seem to be much of an aftermarket spiker market. Most people that want the spiker feature want a true military spiker for a clone.
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Posted: 6/14/2014 12:52:00 PM EDT
[#43]
Quote HistoryQuoted: Nice looking gun, but why all the Russian furniture on it?? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I like the chinese models. The Legends have a really smooth action. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v323/timkel24102410/stuff/PolyT3folder011_zps5bf40852.jpg Nice looking gun, but why all the Russian furniture on it?? |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 1:01:39 PM EDT
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I was just trying to say there doesn't seem to be much of an aftermarket spiker market. Most people that want the spiker feature want a true military spiker for a clone. Doesn't hurt that the chinese spikes come on guns that are some of the best US market semi AKs ever made. Compared to them, a WASR is like a burnt match. |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 1:03:30 PM EDT
[#45]
This song needs to be in this thread.
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Posted: 6/14/2014 1:07:56 PM EDT
[#46]
I have a few
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Posted: 6/14/2014 1:11:06 PM EDT
[#47]
There are some buys out there shop around..
SKS are a good value if you like norinko |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 1:50:03 PM EDT
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I have a few
<a href="http://s1059.photobucket.com/user/flyleaf556/media/images_zpsc597d05e.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1059.photobucket.com/albums/t439/flyleaf556/images_zpsc597d05e.jpg</a> |
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Posted: 6/14/2014 1:57:49 PM EDT
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Paid $1K shipped for my Polytech spiker. <a href="http://s1217.photobucket.com/user/plikatok/media/Polytech%20AKS-762/04982899-C8DC-4DF0-8A80-1BF0587A7027-26034-00001404467DB16E_zpsa06a1130.jpg.html" target="_blank">http://i1217.photobucket.com/albums/dd386/plikatok/Polytech%20AKS-762/04982899-C8DC-4DF0-8A80-1BF0587A7027-26034-00001404467DB16E_zpsa06a1130.jpg</a> 
Polytech AKS-762? I bought the exact same gun in 1989 for $350. And sold it for a small profit during the '94 ban. 
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Posted: 6/14/2014 2:04:27 PM EDT
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Right before the 94 ban, I bought an MAK-90, NIB for $235.
Still one of my favorite shooters.
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