Anyone familiar with the Norinco model 59 chambered in .380 auto. Trying to find the value, the blue book and other publications list them in the $100-180 range but I see that specific model selling for $700 on Gunbroker. I'm aware things are worth what people are willing to pay but I was wondering if this is a fluke or a standard price this firearm is bringing. Thanks.

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Norinco Makarovs are much more rare in the United States than other Makarov models, as they were caught up in the Chinese military arms import ban. I was unaware that they imported it in .380, but I do know that conversion barrels were available.

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Originally posted by qasoswat:
Anyone familiar with the Norinco model 59 chambered in .380 auto. Trying to find the value, the blue book and other publications list them in the $100-180 range but I see that specific model selling for $700 on Gunbroker. I'm aware things are worth what people are willing to pay but I was wondering if this is a fluke or a standard price this firearm is bringing. Thanks.

gunbroker completed auctions run from 525 up to 1K,
some were NIB
some not, but in good shape

All Makarovs have gone up in prices in some ways.

As some one else mentioned, the Chinese version was the least imported, and to collectors probably more desirable .

The first Makarov I ever examined in person was the Model 59. My first impression back then in the late 80's was it was one ugly pistol,

Many years later, I appreciate the Makarov very much.

Media Advertised Makarov prices do run higher, catching a private sale or one in a gunshop tend to run cheaper.