Romanian AK "WASR"

AK-47 » AK Discussions

AK Sponsor:

Posted: 9/8/2004 6:36:23 PM EDT

...saw one today. I want a reliable plinker, not a piece of junk. Don't want to spend big $$ on a high end AK. Dealer wanted $379. Thought I'd offer $300 since after the sunset it will depreciate and may be hard to sell. Is this a decent AK, or do I want to go another route? Thanks in advance...

Posted: 9/8/2004 6:43:28 PM EDT

[#1]

I got mine from Classicarms.us for $315 total after FFL and shipping. It came with 3 mags, 100 rounds of ammo and all the other goodies the romy aks come with. The gun has no cant and is a great shooter.

Posted: 9/8/2004 8:04:31 PM EDT

[#2]

$379 is about right.

Posted: 9/8/2004 8:08:42 PM EDT

[#3]

I'm looking at one for $230 out here in PRNJ with a bunghole stock.. That price might be a bit high. Sounds like some need a little tinkering, but all the info is on here and looks pretty easy to DIY.

Posted: 9/8/2004 9:12:40 PM EDT

[#4]

That classic arms site looks pretty cool. I have been looking for a hardwood standard AK to plink with. I like the old school wood style. Would you guys recommend this rifle?

Posted: 9/9/2004 3:09:52 AM EDT

[#5]

As long as the hicap conversion did not bugger the mag well, it's fine. Wholesale $180 plus conversion/US parts, $350 out the door normal here. Add value of choice for full QC inspection and confirm 'Romy straightness'.

Posted: 9/9/2004 5:22:12 AM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
As long as the hicap conversion did not bugger the mag well, it's fine. Wholesale $180 plus conversion/US parts, $350 out the door normal here. Add value of choice for full QC inspection and confirm 'Romy straightness'.

RS39:

Forgive me for being a little slow, but could you please explain further? Do all of the Rom. WASR's go through a "high cap" mag conversion? Is a full QC inspection a quality check? What is Romy straightness? Thanks again, obviously I need the education.

Posted: 9/9/2004 5:36:54 AM EDT

[#7]

The WASR started life as a 10rnd locap mag well gun, which explains the minor difference in the receivers of WASR and SAR. General terms here: A tight mag fit can be made looser, loose is fast and reliable in battle, floppy is a reliability hazard. Genuine matter of degrees here, and some mags are a wee bit fatter than others. A known good AK reference feel is nice. 5 US parts should have also been added, usually pistol grip, gas piston, chintzy fcg. Besides normal Romy variations in fit/finish that are just personal preference, make sure the sights are straight, no real gas block cant, and the side rail is parallel to the receiver/bbl. Romy AKs are much better than the 1999 into here, but bad examples still slip thru. Hicap WASR or SAR wholesale at about $280, add shipping/ffl stuff, plus your value assigned to hand picking a non-lemon.

Posted: 9/9/2004 5:41:17 AM EDT

[#8]

Thanks, RS 39. Is there much difference in quality/price between the WASR and the SAR?

Posted: 9/9/2004 5:44:06 AM EDT

[#9]

IMHO- none.

Posted: 9/9/2004 6:08:30 AM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Thought I'd offer $300 since after the sunset it will depreciate and may be hard to sell.

there will be no depreciation in price after the awb (8000 more wasr's will be available from century in the next few weeks and i guarantee they will not go down in price.) also, wasr's are a few dollars less than the sar's. i think this is because they stated life as a hi-cap rifle and did not have to be altered.
mp

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Romanian AK "WASR"

AK-47 » AK Discussions

AK Sponsor:

Win a FREE Membership!

Sign up for the ARFCOM weekly newsletter and be entered to win a free ARFCOM membership. One new winner* is announced every week!

You will receive an email every Friday morning featuring the latest chatter from the hottest topics, breaking news surrounding legislation, as well as exclusive deals only available to ARFCOM email subscribers.

Warning

Confirm Action

About AR15.COM

Stay Connected

Newsletter

Contact Us