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Posted: 1/10/2020 9:45:51 AM EDT
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What would you consider today’s value of a Romanian
SAR-1? |
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$550 to $750
$556 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/845084689 $605 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/847640309 $740 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/847216681 $750 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/850748463 $750 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/847729053 $995 with accessories https://www.gunbroker.com/item/847225653 |
| The SAR1 strikes me as the Y2K WASR. Romanian quality (not the best) in post ban config (no bayo lug or threaded muzzle/brake). They were chock full of potential issues, just like a new WASR. Trigger slap and canted sights were the big ones. +1 for mag dimples -1 for AWB compliance. Lately it seems like the propaganda machine is pushing the narrative that the SAR was better built, or a true military rifle, or something, but they weren't highly regarded new, they were just available $275 rifles. Aside from the dimples and 'can't get em anymore', I'm not seeing any reason a SAR is worth more than a WASR, but that's just my opinion. |
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Originally Posted By HappyTrailz:
The SAR1 strikes me as the Y2K WASR. Romanian quality (not the best) in post ban config (no bayo lug or threaded muzzle/brake). They were chock full of potential issues, just like a new WASR. Trigger slap and canted sights were the big ones. +1 for mag dimples -1 for AWB compliance. Lately it seems like the propaganda machine is pushing the narrative that the SAR was better built, or a true military rifle, or something, but they weren't highly regarded new, they were just available $275 rifles. Aside from the dimples and 'can't get em anymore', I'm not seeing any reason a SAR is worth more than a WASR, but that's just my opinion. Have you priced new WASR's lately - $700! https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/products/cai-ak-47-wasr-10-7-62x39mm-rifle Most guns go up in value with time. |
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Originally Posted By drobs:
Nothing like rehashing 20 year old issues that were easily fixed or ignored by the end user. Have you priced new WASR's lately - $700! https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/products/cai-ak-47-wasr-10-7-62x39mm-rifle Most guns go up in value with time. Market value on the WASR is closer to $650 if you shop around. Atlantic isn't exactly known for their great prices. The AK market is up, and SAR-1s have gone up in resale value, but they're still a rough, neutered example of an AK. Even by AK standards, they weren't and aren't that great. Sorry if my opinion offends you, but like I said it's only my opinion, and you're welcome to have a different opinion. |
I would say the value would be based on the condition and if used around $550.00 You can pick up a new WASR 10 AK47 Rifle for sale around $679-$699 range. The WASR are new and the quality control is much better than the SAR series .
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SAR series rifles are great. Romanian dimpled receiver, chrome lined hammer forged barrel. Just thread the barrel and press on a gas block and fsb and you now have a pretty nice AKM.
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Originally Posted By Iwantfullauto:
SAR series rifles are great. Romanian dimpled receiver, chrome lined hammer forged barrel. Just thread the barrel and press on a gas block and fsb and you now have a pretty nice AKM. Jameshttps://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/53356/20160925_231915_jpg-1315107.JPG |
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I had my SAR-1 threaded and bayonet lug gas block installed. And a red stock set. Mine is 1999 I did polish the trigger. I have been kicking around stripping the blue off the bolt and polish it up. And leave it bare steel. I am pretty sure I have more in it then its worth. But hey it has "dimples" Attached File |
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