Norinco AK47

**Dooms** · 11-11-2023, 22:25

So I see there is stock of the Norinco AK47 coming in soon
Just wanted to find out whats peoples thoughts are on this gun?
https://elitefirearms.co.za/product-...loading-rifle/

Price seems very attractive at 11500
Thinking of going for the Underfolder

I see some people are selling their Norincos on GunSite's classifieds for more than what its selling for brand new - what am I missing here? Were the older batches better?
I didn't wanna hijack their posts and ask the question there and end up derailing their sale.

**Mahomedy13** · 11-11-2023, 22:59

There is an extensive, detailed thread on the ak platform. In short, it is an excellent choice, value for money.

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**Dooms** · 11-11-2023, 23:12

Originally Posted by Mahomedy13

There is an extensive, detailed thread on the ak platform. In short, it is an excellent choice, value for money.

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thank you

im still just so curious why people are selling their 2nd hand ak47 for more than brand new price. i saw 1 just got sold yesterday on this forum for 2k more than brand new price

**Mahomedy13** · 11-11-2023, 23:15

Originally Posted by Dooms

thank you

im still just so curious why people are selling their 2nd hand ak47 for more than brand new price. i saw 1 just got sold yesterday on this forum for 2k more than brand new price

Couple of reasons:

-The new ones are not here yet, only expected end of January. With the current licensing speed, they can buy and license before the new ones even hit the shelf.

-The factory its made in - factory 66 is the goldmine, 313 is next best. The newer ones dont state whuch factory.

-The person has the extra money, and doesn't want to wait.

No hard and fast, its supply and demand.

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**mic** · 12-11-2023, 01:26

My local WildMan here in Brits is advertising the new batch of Type 56's for a mere R15k.

With regards to the actual firearm itself, it's awesome! Great value for money.

**AK-Gunner** · 12-11-2023, 05:56

Originally Posted by Mahomedy13

factory 66 is the goldmine, 313 is next best.

Curious: can you tell me exactly why?

**Mahomedy13** · 12-11-2023, 05:57

Originally Posted by AK-Gunner

Curious: can you tell me exactly why?

Honestly, I don't know why people regard it as such.

Ive read a couple of different things, but nothing scientific to back it up.

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**AK-Gunner** · 12-11-2023, 06:00

Originally Posted by Mahomedy13

Honestly, I don't know why people regard it as such.

Ive read a couple of different things, but nothing scientific to back it up.

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Thank you (insert a thumb up here)

**Trayton** · 12-11-2023, 06:27

Originally Posted by Dooms

thank you

im still just so curious why people are selling their 2nd hand ak47 for more than brand new price. i saw 1 just got sold yesterday on this forum for 2k more than brand new price

I bought that gun and it's because rumors of type 56's coming in have been going on for close to a year now.

I could hold out for a better price but who knows when they'll arrive.

This is my second type 56, I have the under folder and this is a fixed stock. Underfolders have been very scarce in the last 5 years.

**ferty** · 12-11-2023, 07:32

I have also been eyeing the new stock that is coming in.

A question, how readily available is 7.62x39 vs .223? And is there a major cost difference?

No point in saving on the rifle, but paying through your arse for ammo and it's not always available.

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