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Posted: 11/14/2008 5:06:33 PM EDT
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Came across a Maadi AKM imported by ACC/Intrac. It appears post-ban because the bayo lug was ground down and there is no muzzle device
Only other markings is a weird circle with "54" in it. Finish is OK, but I'ce seen better. Guy is looking to sell it for $500. Should I pass or consider it? |
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Hard to say considering the current environment and prices on stuff. Before the election, I woould've said you might find one a bit cheaper than that. But right now, that's probably not a terribly bad deal. Especially if you can simply pick it up from the seller and you've seen it already.
Unfortunately there are few options regarding the turned-down muzzle but you can build-up the bayonet lug. The Maadi's do mak a great Russian clone project. |
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I agree with Rayman. In this panic buying climate, $500 for an Intrac Maadi doesn't sound too unreasonable.
Yes, it is a post-ban. If it was a pre ban, it'd be selling for $1300+. I'm guessing that it has a muzzle cap tack welded on. The Intracs should have threads under the muzzle cap so if you remove the welds, you can add a regular slanted muzzle brake to it. |
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I agree with Rayman. In this panic buying climate, $500 for an Intrac Maadi doesn't sound too unreasonable. Yes, it is a post-ban. If it was a pre ban, it'd be selling for $1300+. I'm guessing that it has a muzzle cap tack welded on. The Intracs should have threads under the muzzle cap so if you remove the welds, you can add a regular slanted muzzle brake to it. Didn't have a muzzle cap, but the end of the barrel didn't look threaded.Also wondering about that symbol with 54 inside of it. $500 seems abit high, but then again most people have no AK's in stock and I think it'll be a while before prices normalize again. |
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