received the PSA AK47 today

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bought a Palmetto State Armory PSAK47

sold as a "blem" for $499.99 USD

Caliber: 7.62x39
Barrel Finish: Black; Melonite treated
Barrel Material: 4150 steel
Receiver type: Stamped steel receiver
Barrel Block: Billet Steel (Front Trunnion)
Bolt: Billet Steel
Carrier: Forged Steel
Twist Rate: 1 in 9.5" Twist
Rear Sight: Std. 800 yard rear sight leaf
Grip: Magpul MOE Grip, ODG
Forearm: Magpul AKM Forearm, ODG
Stock: Magpul Zhukov folding stock, ODG
Includes: Magpul 30 round magazine

















 
Nice rig, but I too prefer the classic laminated wood look. Here's my 1977-dated, factory original Russian Izhevsk AKMS. Still functional, just not allowed to travel to a range for discharge as this particular firearm is simply too dangerous to Canadian public safety (sarcasm off). Destined to become a deactivated wall-hanger when I am done with it. More's the pity....


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Here is a Hungarian FEG SA85M1(AKMS) in mint, barely fired condition that I just picked up 2 weeks ago for $500 CAD. This one will be sold for deactivation sooner rather than later, once some new furniture arrives:


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enefgee said:
It's worth more dead than it is alive. (kind of like me, but don't tell the wife that)
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Exactly. All of the 12(2), (3), (4) & (5) prohibited long-guns are worth considerably more to collectors in deactivated form than they are to fellow licensed collectors in functional condition. Deactivation by a Gunsmith typically costs $200 to $300, depending on the complexity of the required grinding, pinning and welding.

As an example, the Hungarian FEG SA85M1 (AKMS) pictured above will be sold to whoever is willing to pay the asking price for it in live condition. The firearm will then be transferred and shipped to a gunsmith of the buyer's choosing for the deactivation work. At that point, my involvement as the 12(5) seller ceases once the rifle is transferred to the gunsmith. All subsequent work and fees are strictly between the buyer and the gunsmith that he/she selected to do the deactivation work. The Smith deacs the rifle and sends the deregistration letter and photos detailing the deactivation to the lab for review and approval. Once the firearm is re-registered by the RCMP Lab the deactivated gun is shipped from the gunsmith to the buyer (or picked up in person). The RCMP Deactivation Letter should accompany the rifle from that point forward as proof of deactivation and deregistration. The gun is now a certified wall-hanger that can be collected by anyone. This is the only way a non-grandfathered individual can legally own a genuine AK47 in Canada under the current regulations.
 
Bartok5 said:
Exactly. All of the 12(2), (3), (4) & (5) prohibited long-guns are worth considerably more to collectors in deactivated form than they are to fellow licensed collectors in functional condition. Deactivation by a Gunsmith typically costs $200 to $300, depending on the complexity of the required grinding, pinning and welding.

As an example, the Hungarian FEG SA85M1 (AKMS) pictured above will be sold to whoever is willing to pay the asking price for it in live condition. The firearm will then be transferred and shipped to a gunsmith of the buyer's choosing for the deactivation work. At that point, my involvement as the 12(5) seller ceases once the rifle is transferred to the gunsmith. All subsequent work and fees are strictly between the buyer and the gunsmith that he/she selected to do the deactivation work. The Smith deacs the rifle and sends the deregistration letter and photos detailing the deactivation to the lab for review and approval. Once the firearm is re-registered by the RCMP Lab the deactivated gun is shipped from the gunsmith to the buyer (or picked up in person). The RCMP Deactivation Letter should accompany the rifle from that point forward as proof of deactivation and deregistration. The gun is now a certified wall-hanger that can be collected by anyone. This is the only way a non-grandfathered individual can legally own a genuine AK47 in Canada under the current regulations.
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learn something new everyday :)
 
Why do we let Americans on this site again? :)

Love the look of that rifle, boy I'd love to own an AK. I was never jealous of my brother (lives in the southern US) until he became interested in guns in 2018. His purchases this year and future buying plans feel like a kick in the stomach. lol Not sure how many "nice gun man, I'm happy for you!!" texts I can send, and be honest about at the same time. lol
 
I got my type 81, I got my type 81, i got my type 81, it ok i can't have an AK cus i got my type 81....

the only therapy that helps these days.
 
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