Hakim vs. Ljungman values

[McCDan]

Why is it that the Hakim is worth so much more than the Ljungman AG42 ? I have handled both and the quality of the Ljungman is obviously a great deal higher, a joy to shoot and very accurate. They are also typically in better condition. It's easy to get an AG42 for the mid $300 range in great shape, whereas a beat up Hakim will go for $500 - $700. So why does the Hakim command a higher price?

Just wondering...

 

[Recce21]

Rarity. Limited numbers were bought by Egypt hence the price difference.

 

[MiG25]

i thought the hakim was a $400 gun?

 

[Light Infantry]

Part of it could be due to availability of ammo as well. No surplus 6.5x55 around, but can still find 8mm fairly easily.

 

[cadgo]

In the states it is the opposite. The ljungman is twice the price of the hakim