AK Magazine questions Bakelite??

**Krod223** · 05-12-15, 20:46

So I picked up some ak 74 magazines on a gif.He claims to have Purchased in 1992 and has kept them in a safe with pouch never used them I know they are worth something but have no idea where to start to price check. I believe they look like bakelite
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**MountainRaven** · 05-12-15, 20:57

Appear to be East German.

A retailer is selling them - four magazines and the "rain" pattern mag pouch, NOS (mags in the wrap) for $170.

**Krod223** · 05-12-15, 21:09

Sounds good I have been trying to get a quote on these for a while now. I don't know too much about AK magazines but he says he's had them since 92' so I was surprised in the condition these were in I picked up 8 of these

**96 SS** · 05-13-15, 04:37

East German - they were probably NOS surpluses at the reunification. At one point they were about $2-4 each.

I missed those days unfortunately

**Campbell** · 05-13-15, 05:56

No kidding.... I remember when $20-25 bought 4 mags/pouch, un-issued.

Originally Posted by 96 SS

East German - they were probably NOS surpluses at the reunification. At one point they were about $2-4 each.

I missed those days unfortunately

**helothar** · 05-13-15, 09:30

Also check the magazine tabs, there were a ton of e German 74 magazines with the locking tab on the back filed down so they would work in some other gun (galil or 223 valmet I forget)

**96 SS** · 05-13-15, 13:11

The one on the right looks totally new - the paint is even still on the tabs.

**jackmobes** · 05-13-15, 23:41

I have four of these sitting around a buddy just have me because he didn't have a 74. Was new in the wrap. I wish these weren't so expensive, I've by several more. I just like the way they look in my SU

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