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Posted: 6/5/2008 10:13:37 AM EDT
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I have a complete 45 acp upper. I hardly ever shoot it. It just sits in the safe. Should I sell it or keep it. I've been wanting a .17hmr for a while and if I sold the upper I could use that money to buy the 17. The problem I have is not knowing what it is worth. I could buy another lower and have a complete new gun, but I don't really want to do that. Give me some feedback. Oh, and I have 2 16rd Uzi mags also. Thanks, Ken |
| Oly sells uppers new for $600+. Upper is worth $550-$600 depending on condition and accessories. I would not sell it with the mags as few buyers are willing to shell out the going rate for the 16 round Uzi mags. I would sell the mags separately as there may someone with a .45 upper already that just wants the mags. |
New Oly .45 upper with one 10 rd modified Uzi mag about $542 from MidwayUSA with C&R discount. The Uzi mags have pretty well dried up, but certainly have a value, esp. in the 16 round size. The complete upper itself, without the mags, and used, should be less, depending on condition. Have heard that Oly is working on new magazines - have no idea if this is correct. |
They are working on a polymer mag, through a third party I believe. But when I recently inquired they told me, basically, don't hold your breath. There are almost always one or two 16 round Uzi mags on Gunbroker, usually in the $100-200 range. Those are virgins, unmodified for the .45 AR application, but I'd imagine the modified ones might run in the same price range. |
| I believe it is a Oly upper but not sure. How do I tell. THe only markings other than 45acp on the barrel is a P M marking on the right side of the carry handle under the rear sight. It is a a1 style. I have been told that Oly were going to have new mags out in 4 to 5 months.Here is a pic that I have of it. http://www.flyfishsouth.com/upload/Ken/45acpupper.JPG |
Midway is back ordered till late July and when they do get uppers in, I doubt very much they will have mags with them as Oly ran out some time ago. Oly's new mags are supposed to be patterned after their Simuntion mags but I wouldn't expect to see them this year. |
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