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Posted: 7/10/2022 11:42:03 PM EDT
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Quoted: The LGS has a 1962 Tula AK-47 in 762. They want a fortune for it but it's pretty as all get out. Numbers matching too. It's been on the shelf for a while and I've looked at it a few times. Now, I'm not an AK guy. I've been building a Galil and have all the parts for my PSL build. I never saw the attraction of the AK and I hate my BIL's SKS. I'm starting to get a stirring in my nether regions for this thing. What's the FO point on this girl ? |
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Posted: 7/10/2022 11:43:35 PM EDT
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How much? If I was spending big money on an AK just pick up an arsenal.
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Posted: 7/10/2022 11:46:10 PM EDT
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Value is usually gonna be dependent on who the builder was.
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Posted: 7/11/2022 12:15:50 AM EDT
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It was made in Russia by Tula. Semi auto, it says 1 of 20 imported to America. All numbers match- receiver, barrel, everything.... It's really pretty.
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Posted: 7/11/2022 12:32:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It was made in Russia by Tula. Semi auto, it says 1 of 20 imported to America. All numbers match- receiver, barrel, everything.... It's really pretty. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 2:02:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is it next to the Luger Hitler used to shoot himself? |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 2:09:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No, You freakin' joker. But they are asking 3K. Should I grab it ? But somebody else might. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 4:08:08 AM EDT
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Their is one on the AKFiles for $2k but build on an 80% so the guy would demill it,
Their are also kits on R guns for like 1400 I believe, if you can find a builder you can save some money |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 6:42:23 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/11/2022 7:48:47 AM EDT
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Offer $2500 cash
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Posted: 7/11/2022 8:44:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Offer $2500 cash They have a nice Winchester 94 30-30 that I'm going to grab for my brother's daughter today. They also have a Dan Wesson 1911 Classic that I want, it's $1400. And they've had it for a while. It's super nice. The Tula has been there since the new year. Nobody has bought it. It's a big bite. I have AR's that I've built that I've spent a ton on but that's a bit here and there. Not one big $$$$ at once. The Dan Wesson, Another one will come up. The Tula, it will be a long time before I see another like this one, if ever. What to do ? |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 8:57:06 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It was made in Russia by Tula. Semi auto, it says 1 of 20 imported to America. All numbers match- receiver, barrel, everything.... It's really pretty. It's a demilled Tula parts kit rebuilt built on a US made receiver by someone ..... that "1 of 20" story is complete BS Value depends on who made the receiver, who did the build, and is the bbl original Take a look at the underside of the receiver in front of the mag well .....any markings there? When people selling guns start making shit up, I normally just walk away ....as they rarely accept the truth, or actual value |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 9:22:20 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's a demilled Tula parts kit rebuilt built on a US made receiver by someone ..... that "1 of 20" story is complete BS Value depends on who made the receiver, who did the build, and is the bbl original Take a look at the underside of the receiver in front of the mag well .....any markings there? When people selling guns start making shit up, I normally just walk away ....as they rarely accept the truth, or actual value |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 11:24:34 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: It's a demilled Tula parts kit rebuilt built on a US made receiver by someone ..... that "1 of 20" story is complete BS Value depends on who made the receiver, who did the build, and is the bbl original Take a look at the underside of the receiver in front of the mag well .....any markings there? When people selling guns start making shit up, I normally just walk away ....as they rarely accept the truth, or actual value This. It's a kit build. I'd rather have a factory gun. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 4:53:53 PM EDT
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1 of 20 lol
So it would have been exported from the Soviet Union since Tula stopped manufacturing AKMs in the late 70s. Sounds plausible. As others said it's a parts kit build and the seller is either full of shit or doesn't know anything about it. It could have been built in someone's garage or by a known builder. Someone who knows AKs well would really need to inspect it to give you an idea which it is. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 5:48:46 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThird pin? [edit: maybe not. Still confused] |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 9:08:35 PM EDT
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Let's get pics of receiver markings if possible.
Psa tula builds are under 2k but if I parted one and found a decent builder it's in to 3k or so. I was in the market but I'd probably grab a psa and throw in a few cases of ammo to stack with it. |
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Posted: 7/11/2022 11:49:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Let's get pics of receiver markings if possible. Psa tula builds are under 2k but if I parted one and found a decent builder it's in to 3k or so. I was in the market but I'd probably grab a psa and throw in a few cases of ammo to stack with it. |
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Posted: 7/14/2022 12:31:16 AM EDT
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Okay, It's build on a parts kit.
Done by "Childress" It's very nice with some use and a very attractive patina. They aren't firm on the price either. |
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Posted: 7/14/2022 1:21:46 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Okay, It's build on a parts kit. Done by "Childress" It's very nice with some use and a very attractive patina. They aren't firm on the price either. https://www.childersguns.com/Receivers @ zoominiroc Its a kit build on a Childers receiver, hard pass from me. Random guy in his garage or someone who has built 100s of AKs actually know what they're doing did the actual assembly? There's no way to know. Add that to the bullshit story the shop told you and the likelihood it was assembled by a competent gunsmith with a good reputation goes way down since they aren't saying who actually built it. Too much money to take the risk when PSA is selling kit guns with a warranty for $1000-$1500. https://palmettostatearmory.com/ak-47/combloc-ak-kit-builds.html |
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Posted: 7/14/2022 2:22:48 AM EDT
[#21]
Save yourself some money and get an Arsenal. You can buy the wood furniture in whatever flavor you wish.
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Posted: 7/14/2022 6:53:46 AM EDT
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Offer $500 since they told you it was a legit 1 of 20 import.
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Posted: 7/14/2022 8:49:54 AM EDT
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I had a PLO kit a few years back. Beautiful AK. Cost, about2k. IF built buy a good builder, they're worth the $.
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Posted: 7/14/2022 11:27:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: https://www.childersguns.com/Receivers @ zoominiroc Its a kit build on a Childers receiver, hard pass from me. Random guy in his garage or someone who has built 100s of AKs actually know what they're doing did the actual assembly? There's no way to know. Add that to the bullshit story the shop told you and the likelihood it was assembled by a competent gunsmith with a good reputation goes way down since they aren't saying who actually built it. Too much money to take the risk when PSA is selling kit guns with a warranty for $1000-$1500. https://palmettostatearmory.com/ak-47/combloc-ak-kit-builds.html I'd want to know the details on who did the build, and also have the work looked over by a known competent AK builder to be safe before I touched anything like that. The fact that they advertised it with that BS story leads me to believe they acquired it from a builder who sold it to them on the BS story, and therefore is already highly suspect of being a hack. If it's a properly done build and all on the up and up, it can be worth $2,500 or more potentially. But if it's a hack job it's not really worth considering at any price IMO. |
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Posted: 7/14/2022 4:46:10 PM EDT
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Ask the seller if he realizes no AKs in that configuration were ever imported, and certainly not from Tula. The first AK types imported were Valmets in 1981. Prior to that a few AKs did come into the country as war trophies or through shady methods and a few were probably registered under the 1968 amnesty. If that gun were one of those, $3000 would be a bargain. Next to be imported were the Egyptian (1982), Chinese (1983), Hungarian (mid 80s), and Yugo AKs (1986). The Russians eventually began importing AKs, but as the heavily civilianized versions made by Izhmash. Eventually the Saigas began getting modified here in the US to look like the AK-100 series or, with a lot of work, AKMs, but they were all Izhmash. Saiga Legions were eventually imported in standard AK 100 configurations before the ban, many converted to look like AKMs. AKM kits from both Izhmash and Tula have been imported and many built, but they're kits.
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Posted: 7/15/2022 7:59:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They haven't had any for like 6 months now, and I don't believe they will anytime soon - if ever. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Let's get pics of receiver markings if possible. Psa tula builds are under 2k but if I parted one and found a decent builder it's in to 3k or so. I was in the market but I'd probably grab a psa and throw in a few cases of ammo to stack with it. I would never say never. Batches come and go. I stopped in a random gun shop yesterday while out of my normal area and I was fed terrible information from the employees/owners. Most gun store guys don't know what they are talking about. |
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Posted: 7/15/2022 10:45:00 PM EDT
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Thanks for the help. It's a really nice rifle. The shop is just repeating what the seller has told them. The gun is on consignment. And the seller's bottom line is $2400. I like it but I don't need it. The shop has a lay-away program that goes out for 45 days so it's an easy purchase. I'm really on the fence on this one but the odds of finding another like this are slim to none. And Slim's out of town..... To fo or no ?
That is the question. |
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Posted: 7/16/2022 10:13:14 AM EDT
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if it's a PLO kit, and the the rifling looks good, the bore looks good, the muzzle is nice, all the rivets look nice, and you can get a 3 day inspections, I'd FO. Not a horrible price for a PLO. You may need to have the gun store reach out to the seller for more details. If none are forthcoming, I'd walk.
Also check the barrel for markings and research that too. |
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Posted: 7/16/2022 11:32:04 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No, You freakin' joker. But they are asking 3K. Should I grab it ? 
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Posted: 7/16/2022 3:39:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I was making a point. 
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Posted: 7/16/2022 4:01:34 PM EDT
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If you want to spend $2k there are half a dozen nice quality rifles in the AK EE section.
With provenance. |
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Posted: 7/29/2022 10:59:12 PM EDT
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As others has said hard pass on that "Tula" with the b/s story. What you want is a Polytech Legend for a legit rifle at that type of high end price point. Being in PA that was an easy grab years ago but the market has gone crazy in the last few years (and COVID, GB price gouging as well as import bans / domestic ban threats have not helped) so what was an affordable factory / milspec AK in the Legend is now a "collectors item" that people want double that for. Here is a tip: if you dont mind a stamped rifle as opposed to milled like that "Tula" build and the Legend, look for a Hungarian SA-85M "Kasner" import (not KBI - will say "Kasner") - they came in through an importer in PA so if you look around you should find one locally - all factory gun including receiver and barrel - add russian furniture and you have a real russian spec. combloc AK with no US made parts made in a commie country before the fall of the berlin wall. Good Luck.
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Posted: 8/1/2022 10:18:16 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Is it next to the Luger Hitler used to shoot himself? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: It was made in Russia by Tula. Semi auto, it says 1 of 20 imported to America. All numbers match- receiver, barrel, everything.... It's really pretty. Bawhawhawhawhaw! I had to laugh a bit a that... But... everyone knows Hitty actually croaked of bad health in Argentina late 50's to early 60's... However, the OP says they are askin' about 3G's for the Tula so it might be of some substantial quality if it really commands that price! I wanna pics of it inside and out though! |
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