East German Mak

54rndball · Sep 24, 2015

Hmm, got a line on a EG Makarov. Just what I need to round out my Mak pistol collection. But it is just over $500. Maybe a little pricey, but don't know if I can resist! What do you think a German Mak is worth these days? Maybe have to sell off a Tok or CZ82 to justify this new acquisition.

yellowsled · Sep 24, 2015

500 is a normal price. I wouldn't sell another handgun to get a EGM. Just wait for a bit and check GB or gunshows. You prolly will be able to find one under 5 bills

fred333 · Sep 24, 2015

I'd ditto yellowsled's comments. Especially, if the East German Mak's in less than pristine condition.

lee2 · Sep 24, 2015

500 is high. $400-$450.

toolness1 · Sep 24, 2015

I got a pristine one from Dennis @ Empire Arms for under $450

MacGuns · Sep 24, 2015

toolness1 said:
I got a pristine one from Dennis @ Empire Arms for under $450

Was that a couple of months ago? If so he said I was second in line when I tried to order that one. I'm glad to see it went to a fellow MDS'er.

Jimbob2.0 · Sep 24, 2015

Per the above $400 to $450. The market isnt super liquid on these but they are not rare either.

MilsurpDan · Sep 24, 2015

I agree with $400-450.

I bought an excellent one from Lou about 2 years ago for $350 if I remember right. I thought it was an excellent deal.

I'd wait and see, you'll find one pop up on Gunbroker for a decent price sooner or later.

Combloc · Sep 24, 2015

What's 50 bucks? If you like it and the finish is excellent, pay the $500. That will seem like a steal in just a few years.

c33m0n3y · Sep 24, 2015

Combloc said:
What's 50 bucks? If you like it and the finish is excellent, pay the $500. That will seem like a steal in just a few years.

^^ This. If you're a dealer and trying to make a profit on a short term resell, $50 makes a difference. If not, I agree with Combloc. They're not making them anymore

54rndball · Sep 24, 2015

It's not pristine. 1962 manufacture with some holster wear. It would be my first actual Mak, as I have P64s and CZ82s, two of each.

fidelity · Sep 24, 2015

If you want pristine, and can do without getting a East German (and have an HQL), Southern Ohio Gun is receiving a shipment of unissued Bulgarian Maks next week. Cash price is $329/each, not including shipping, and they're not C&R (so transfer fees too).

It's probably nice to start with an East German (or a Soviet/Russian), but at $500, you'll be paying higher than what they've been going for locally over the last year. I believe Abulg got an East German for just above $400 in one of the local auctions a couple months ago (Just Got it Now thread), and I remember seeing another at a very similar price (linked via MDS, I believe) about the same time.

If the person is willing to take $450, they're still getting a pretty good (higher than market) remuneration and you might feel less conflicted about an overpayment. Sometimes it's not the money (meaning the one can afford it), but not wanting to unnecessarily waste it. Moreover, if it's a gun you really really want, if they say no to $450, at least you tried, and then can pay the full freight.

fivepointstar · Sep 24, 2015

EG Maks are the best Mak made. I have 1960-65 and they are worth every penny

here's 'how I rank them
EG
Bulgy
Rusky Military
Chicom
Commercial Rusky

cogcon · Sep 24, 2015

if your not buying, please pm me with seller info. I was born in '62 and am collecting C&R stuff from that year. Have a great P38 already and it's eastern cousin would make a nice addition.

JamesH · Sep 25, 2015

Ohio Ordnance Works recently had EG Maks for under $500. Sadly, they're sold out now. I was cautioned that their price ($475, I think) was a little high, but not entirely unreasonable.

toolness1 · Sep 25, 2015

MacMoov said:
Was that a couple of months ago? If so he said I was second in line when I tried to order that one. I'm glad to see it went to a fellow MDS'er.

Yes, that was me. I just happened to be sitting right at my computer when the email came out and was on that thing like stank on poo!

toolness1 · Sep 25, 2015

fivepointstar said:
EG Maks are the best Mak made. I have 1960-65 and they are worth every penny

here's 'how I rank them
EG
Bulgy
Rusky Military
Chicom
Commercial Rusky

Interesting. I have a commercial Russian and it's quite nicely fit and finished. I'll have to inspect it real close to my shooter Bulgarian, but from memory I didn't think there was much of a difference OR that the Russian was even a tad nicer.

Maybe I'm on crack

Abulg1972 · Sep 25, 2015

Maybe I'm cray-cray, but 5 bills for an EGM is nutz.

$303 with holster, May 2015.

fidelity · Sep 25, 2015

I knew you got one, but was one hundred off on the price. Nice looking piece. Trust it shoots well too.

Abulg1972 · Sep 25, 2015

fidelity said:
I knew you got one, but was one hundred off on the price. Nice looking piece. Trust it shoots well too.

It's a great shooter. Feeds flawlessly; very accurate.

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