Kassnar Imports?

[lovemachine]

I don't know much about AK's. I'm still trying to read up on them.

My brother found one at work that a guy is trying to sell.

It's a Kassnar Import Hungarian under folder pre-ban
Has the original box.

Are these a top or low end AK?

Is $1200 a lot for this?

 

[shooter521]

Kassnar Imports (later known as KBI) was just that, an import company. They brought in several different types of AKs over the years. An original Hungarian SA-85M underfolder is something of a rare bird; if it's in excellent condition with all the original equipment, $1200 isn't out of line (I've seen them sell online for much more).

Does it look like this?

 

[lovemachine]

My brother just sent me the picture.

 

[sporter]

It's worth around 1500

 

[lovemachine]

It's worth around 1500

Really?

 

[Colt556]

Good property there.....

 

[shooter521]

Really?

I saw where one sold recently on Armslist for $1600.00, so $1500 isn't out of the question. If the guy is wanting $1200, see if your bro can talk him down to $1000; that'd be a steal, and even if he (or you, whatever the case) ends up not liking it, he can flip it and make money.

That being said, I don't care for underfolders AT ALL and wouldn't put $1000 into one, regardless of quality, if it was something that I was looking at actually using myself.

 

[indykid]

Kassnar is the only recognized importer of pre-Bush1-ban Hungarian AKMs. From what I have read only approximately 3000 total fixed stock and underfolders were imported. Don't quote me but I believe the underfolders made up 2000 of those.

They are highly sought after by AK collectors, and having the box is even better.

Personally if I came across one these days in that condition for $1200 I would have a very hard time passing it up. Actually my bank account would be down $1200 faster than they knew it!

If you like AK style rifles, that is one very collectible version your brother found.