MAK90 for $350. Good deal?

[LS240]

I found a MAK90 locally for $350. I'm seriously contemplating purchasing it. I don't know a whole lot about MAKs though so I don't know if it's a good deal. It appeared to be in very nice condition upon first inspection, and had what I believe to be ATI furniture("Dragunov style").

What do I need to know about MAK90s before making a purchase? Difference between models, 922R compliance, furniture compatibility, etc. Basically any info will help with my decision.

Thanks for reading!

 

[TIMC]

The main thing to know about it is they are worth a lot more then $350

 

[kwelz]

Depends on the condition. There is one at my LGS for 375 but when I took it apart the thing is a mess. I have been thinking about it but don't know if it will be worth it.

Strip it down. Look for Rust, damage, etc. If it looks good get that thing.

 

[zhyla]

In todays (quickly falling) market I think that's a good deal as long as it's in serviceable condition. The slant receivers on some Norinco AK's can be problematic if you want to replace the stock.

 

[CSestp]

I would look at paying around 300, but I loved my MAK-90 even more so than my Saiga ak47. Shame it got stolen.

 

[justashooter in pa]

ATI furniture on a MAK90? crap on a perfectly good machine. if adjustable stock and pistol grip prolly also not 922r compliant. 922r requires 10 or less foreign parts (from a list of 15-16 for the AK) on guns made after '89. MAK90 was a thumbhole reach-around on that one. if someone has put an adjustable stock and pistol grip on without reducing the foreign parts count otherwise the gun is non-compliant.

922r is relevant to any semi-auto with over 10 shot detatchable magazine and having 2 or more "evil features". EF include adjustable stock, pistol grip, threaded muzzle, bayo lug, grenade launcher. if this gun has more than 1 and does not have 5 US marked parts it is out (6 in case of a threaded muzzle).

that said, they are reliable machines if not "improved" by some a-hole hacksaw mechanic.

ideally, you should get some real US made furniture for it, add a tapco FCG, and a standard muzzle nut. the barrel will be reduced diameter, so you can use plumber's solder to add the muzzle nut, and then find a friend with a TIG welder who can build up the bayo lug grind off. or... you could jsut buy a euro AK for less than that would cost.

 

[leadcounsel]

that's a steal provided it's in good functioning condition. i don't like the ati stock but the pistol grip is comfy. or you can put the original thumbhole wood stock on which i personal love.

these were in the $600-700s last year, and more!

the mak90 is a great weapon, forged rather than milled receiver. watch out though b/c i did buy a lemon once.

 

[JTH]

If you have the chance to really examine the receiver and barrell and the bore is shiney and the receiver is in good shape it's still a good deal. The Norinco MAK 90 receiver is made of thicker metal even though it's a stamped receiver. You have to take that into consideration if you retro fit it with a conventional pistol grip stock. You just have to carefully file down the the new stock so the shoulder stock will be centered properly into the rear trunion. I have a mint MAK90 and it's going to get a new KVAR stock furniture. Still thinking about Plum color composite furniture, it looks almost dark brown, something a little different than black. I was given this rifle by my best friend from high school, who is a dentist and makes big bucks compared to me a high school teacher, he also several years ago gave me a Law Enforcement Remington 870 shotgun, so that should tell you what he has in his arsenal!
JT

 

[bri]

If it's even in "OK" shape, yes, it's a good deal.

 

[TheGrimReaper]

I'd grab it up!

 

[nathan]

Thats the price new in box i got in 2004 . Grab it now.

 

[SpeedAKL]

Do it. I was browsing today in gun shops and they are going for almost twice that.

 

[spyder1969]

Buy it and I will give you $400 for it!