N/A Seen an affordable IZH 46M

[graycrait]

I saw an IZH 46M on the big auction site for 425.00 or OBO. Seller readily admits that it has rust on the right side and is pictured. It needs a reseal and those seals aren't free these days. With the rust mitigation and reseal it would take a pretty dedicated buyer, but at 425 or OBO it seems like a deal to me or make an offer. If I didn't already have 6 SSP .177 pistols I would get it and rehab it. However, I am not a flipper and am reluctant to spend another lump of money for another SSP. Rehabbing the finish on this pistol is essentially child's play even with available cold blue. The reseal will require obtaining the seals, probably from Poland. Just thought I would throw this out there even though I have no clue who the seller is. I did buy another of his air pistols and have not received it yet. But that 46M keeps calling me....

 

[KimbapSodaPap]

Is "the big auction site" what we call the thing that starts with e? Lol. I'd be interested on other people's thoughts here as a newbie. There were two other listings recently with still semi-reasonable prices (700-800) + some stuff thrown in but it looks like they're gone now. In fact one of them was just snagged this morning it seems.

 

[wildcj5]

Man the prices on these are insane. I remember purchasing brand new for $220. At $700-800 I would think used FWB would be a better choice?

 

[marflow 777]

the first thing is there are no parts, so the pistol is worth more in parts
the grips in great shape and as they came from the factory are 150.00 now or go to Rink, my point at that price it might be hard to lose money
the seal could be fine, and the cylinder is dry and need some oil now the rust is another kettle of fish
mine was basically new in the box Break Free wipe down every time i looked at it but in the middle of the sight rust had formed
the cast parts are asking to rust and the tube, well that has an okay finish and if it is rusted ouch
so rust and not working it to me is a parts gun
the piston seal on Ebay is overpriced but how much the shipping is free and the seal appears to be good quality vs the factory white seal so maybe 10-15 buck over
okay i found it
it is filthy but the rust is on the cast parts grips look good and it has it's box and in that bow there could be the extra seals and sights i would love to see the cocking handle fully extended
i would offer 399.00 or buy it

it would a project