What is a good price on a Russian Baikal IJ-70 9mm Makarov?

[Spirit of 76]

What is a good price (price range?) on a Russian Baikal IJ-70 9mm Makarov?

[Hodgie]

I wouldn't pay more then $400.00 for a commercial MAK Russian or otherwise, and for that it needs to be like new in box.

[Spirit of 76]

Thanks for the input.

I saw one in a LGS, and if I remember correctly, I think it was priced at $325.00 in VG to Excellent condition.

[Delkal]

Thanks for the input.

I saw one in a LGS, and if I remember correctly, I think it was priced at $325.00 in VG to Excellent condition.

$325 seems about right in Excellent condition (and maybe 1 extra mag). You can find them for less but your not getting ripped off either.

The commercial Maks with the adjustable sites are at the bottom collecibility wise. They are still quality pistols and will run all of the time but the adjustable sites are kind of cheap.

I would try and find a Bulgarian Mak for that price. They are out there.

[Spirit of 76]

$325 seems about right in Excellent condition (and maybe 1 extra mag). You can find them for less but your not getting ripped off either.

The commercial Maks with the adjustable sites are at the bottom collecibility wise. They are still quality pistols and will run all of the time but the adjustable sites are kind of cheap.

I would try and find a Bulgarian Mak for that price. They are out there.

I do not own a Mak, and I've only started to research them. Thanks.

[punxsutawneypete]

Thanks for the input.

I saw one in a LGS, and if I remember correctly, I think it was priced at $325.00 in VG to Excellent condition.

Go ahead and get it if you want a good, reliable carry piece. It's not a collectable but at 7 yards it will hold the 10 ring all day long and go bang every time.

[Spirit of 76]

Buy an East German if you want the best quality finish. Chinese are second most "rare" uncommon is a better term, then Bulgy/Russian are nice. You can still buy Maks in the 200's if you shop.

Good to know. Thanks much.

[Spirit of 76]

Go ahead and get it if you want a good, reliable carry piece. It's not a collectable but at 7 yards it will hold the 10 ring all day long and go bang every time.

That's really what this purchase would be about (carry piece, not a collectible).

Thanks.

[Noah_Zark]

That's really what this purchase would be about (carry piece, not a collectible).

Thanks.

Then you may not want that big rectangular rear sight on the IJ-70; it tends to catch on things.

Noah

[Spirit of 76]

Then you may not want that big rectangular rear sight on the IJ-70; it tends to catch on things.

Noah

That's another good point, thanks.