Polytech M14 on GB

[SRiverrat11]

I have several M1's and have always wanted an M14 but $2000.00 and up seems beyond my budget. Gun broker has a Poly tech M14 up right now starting at $1000.00. This is a relist because didn't sell last Sunday. Would a.couple of you M14 afficianado's give me an opinion on whether you would buy it for that price? I have asked him barrel condition and he says excellent, but no ME or TE. GB auction #364587668. I have read Sarges opinions on Chinese M14's and it has made me consider this one. Auction ends Sunday. I'm sorry but I do not know how to link the auction to this site. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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[Bill Hollinger]

I think this will help you. Poly, Norinco same same.

Norinco M14

[SRiverrat11]

I think this will help you. Poly, Norinco same same.

Norinco M14

Thank you Bill, I have read that post, but there were no specifics, on this particular M14. I would just like to get an idea if that rifle is worth $1000 or more.

[arado]

money is an abstract. I paid $600 for my Chinese m14 then worked it to E2 configuration with Art scope added. The money paid was market value at the time, 1984. I wanted it, I bought it.

[SRiverrat11]

money is an abstract. I paid $600 for my Chinese m14 then worked it to E2 configuration with Art scope added. The money paid was market value at the time, 1984. I wanted it, I bought it.

I know little of Chinese M14 prices. I live in a milsurp backwater. If you want cowboy guns, there are a lot here, but military guns? I saw Poly tech M14 in a gun shop here a few months for $1700 and it was gone the next time I went in. I was just hoping I could get an opinion on $1000. for a Poly tech, Thanks.

[Bill Hollinger]

It could easily be worth that money.

[SRiverrat11]

[QUOTE=Bill Hollinger;272475]It could easily be worth that money.[/QUOTE
Thank you Bill. That is all I was looking for. Now, hopefully I'll be the only bidder.

[Neal Myers]

It could be a good buy, but.....

The rifle appears to be "AS IS", & the seller says nothing about function or internals. I don't see any indication that the seller checks out the items he sells. If the bore is corroded, or the sight threads are stripped, or it won't latch tight, or...... Well, any major problem, you may have to eat the cost.

If it were me, I'd ask the seller, "If I find a MAJOR defect not described in your listing, can I return it for a full refund plus shipping both ways?" His response should tell you a lot about his integrity.

Neal

[SRiverrat11]

It could be a good buy, but.....

The rifle appears to be "AS IS", & the seller says nothing about function or internals. I don't see any indication that the seller checks out the items he sells. If the bore is corroded, or the sight threads are stripped, or it won't latch tight, or...... Well, any major problem, you may have to eat the cost.

If it were me, I'd ask the seller, "If I find a MAJOR defect not described in your listing, can I return it for a full refund plus shipping both ways?" His response should tell you a lot about his integrity.

Neal

Thanks Neal, This is now the weekend and this seller is closed. I wish I had thought of your question. My inexperience preceeds me. He did say the barrel was in excellent condition an he seems to have good feedback. So now, I have to bid, and I did. Thank you again.

[shredder]

You might just want to be careful with that bid.

IIRC Bill Clinton stopped the import of Chinese-made rifles (and a Poly Tech M14 is made by Norinco) in the mid 90's, so the rifle is in the 15-20 year old range, and the early imports did have some problems such as soft bolts.

Without inspecting it or having a gunsmith take a look at it, I'd be leery about it. Your mileage may vary.

There are thousands of Norinco M-14's in Canada, but sadly the import ban on Chinese-made firearms still exists for the US.