Molot VEPR 7.62x39 Value

[Riley82]

Good morning - I inherited this rifle and while I love all my firearms I have never been into 7.62x39. As my only AK my understand is this is a fairly pricey one and more valuable not shooting it more. The rifle holds no sentimental value so thinking of parting with it to fund items I would use / enjoy. It has original furniture plus Zentico forearm. I am having a hard time finding one in this configuration with the longer barrel. What kind of value are we looking at. Thank you.

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[clanhanson]

The squareback side folders (non-sporters) are pretty valuable, yeah. Even more valuable with the original furniture and FCG. Even slantback sporters non-converted are fetching almost 2k these days, I'd say a squareback with side folder would bring $2500+ if you're patient.

 

[solv3nt]

The better choice is to buy another AK and keep your inherited gun.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

Unless you truly need the money I'd keep it man. Those aren't being imported anymore.

 

[TTSX]

I'll give you a firm handshake for it, since you got it for free and don't want it


Kidding


It's probably worth some money but only as much as someone is willing to pay

 

[Knobgoblin]

Looks like an AKT trigger.
Suggest finding the original parts if possible. Get everything together including mags and ammo, throw it out there for 3k and just wait.

 

[Nosferatu]

Depends on how much of that blue tape and superglue is holding it together.

 

[Unka-Boo]

Stock fold or is it welded in place? Does it have a bi-pod?
Put the OG furniture back on, sell the Zentico stuff separate. To the right person, $2k+ is acheivable.

 

[clanhanson]

Stock fold or is it welded in place? Does it have a bi-pod?
Put the OG furniture back on, sell the Zentico stuff separate. To the right person, $2k+ is acheivable.

Browsing previously sold auctions on GB, sporter VEPRs without conversion work are selling for $1600+ and converted are over $2k. Rifles like OP's are fetching $2700-$3800+ depending on condition and original parts.

 

[Riley82]

Thank you all for the insights. Likely won't sell because I don't want to regret it however I struggle having a firearm I shouldn't use due to value depreciation. It's a problem I am certainly not upset about!

 

[Wombat of Doom]

Personally I'd be looking for 3k+. I have a slant backed receiver and comps for mine are around 2k-2500. Straight backed with a factory folder is more valuable

 

[Koda]

Thank you all for the insights. Likely won't sell because I don't want to regret it however I struggle having a firearm I shouldn't use due to value depreciation. It's a problem I am certainly not upset about!

I'll offer a couple of insights maybe will help you

First one is somewhat subjective but I'm not certain light use of an authentic imported preban AK is going to depreciate its resell value, if at all if they continue to rise in price.

Second, it doesn't sound like you need the money out of this. Much respect for wanting to keep it rather than regret it, but if you don't need the money... enjoy shooting that thing. Make it a range toy just for fun, shooting that one is an experience that not many are ever going to get even if they did have the money to buy it.

 

[Knobgoblin]

Yes, rifle is fine. Go to range.

 

[clanhanson]

Thank you all for the insights. Likely won't sell because I don't want to regret it however I struggle having a firearm I shouldn't use due to value depreciation. It's a problem I am certainly not upset about!

Russian AKs will only increase in value... they're never being imported again.

 

[Juniper9mm]

Good morning - I inherited this rifle and while I love all my firearms I have never been into 7.62x39. As my only AK my understand is this is a fairly pricey one and more valuable not shooting it more. The rifle holds no sentimental value so thinking of parting with it to fund items I would use / enjoy. It has original furniture plus Zentico forearm. I am having a hard time finding one in this configuration with the longer barrel. What kind of value are we looking at. Thank you.

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We are looking at the value 'you' personally can determine from doing your 'own' research on Google/Gunbroker, which will free us up to answer the next low post, non contributing member question of 'what's a good caliber for bear'.

 

[Koda]

Speaking of Gunbroker theres a long barrel VEPR going to $8K

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