[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Russian Slabsides

Posted: 8/26/2011 5:31:07 PM EDT

Just received four slabsides from Latvia. They all look new and even have a silver ink 4 stamped on them. Problem is, they are parkerized or some other flat black coating. I have purchased many mags and other items from the guy, so I know they are straight out of Russia and Latvia. Any help would be appreciated. Are they correct? Less rare/sought after? Value in mint condition?

Posted: 8/27/2011 12:53:39 AM EDT

[#1]

They are supposed to be blued so I would guess they have been redone.
Its nice to hear that the customs crack down has apparently been resolved!

Posted: 8/27/2011 10:22:54 AM EDT

[#2]

Posting same questions on another forum.

thanks. I purchased 24 mags and with shipping, I paid about $30 for the slabs. Would like to know if any of the others are somewhat rare.

3 IZH 7.62 Bakelight. 1 low mold line. 1 no reenforced lips. 1 flat back.

2 Tula 7.62 Bakelight. Both have flat base plates.

4 slabside parked.

2 Tula 5.45 Bakelight.

1 IZH 5.45 Bakelight.

4 Tula 5.45 plum. 1 looks new. 3 scratched/used.

4 Molot 5.45 45rd Bakelight. Perfect.

4 IZH 7.62 polymer ribbed with arrow and triangle. New.

I have lots of the IZH plums but these are the first Tula plums I have had. Not looking for a value, just any input on rarity, collectability, etc.

Thanks.