collectability of norinco m97 trench gun?

[2002gti]

im looking at them from http://www.ak-47man.com/SurplusShotgun.html

i live in california and whenever i see something that catches my eye i usually jump on it. i picked up a norinco mak90 around 1994 for $199 and now i dont see them for less than $450. would this piece appreciate in the same way or is the ak action in more demand thus driving up prices?

 

[Triad]

The Chinese AK prices have gone up because no more are allowed to be imported. The 97 clone prices have gone up because Norinco products were banned from importation for a period of time because they were caught selling weapons to somebody onn the US govt s---list. The prices will go up until they resume importation again, which I'm sure will happen.

 

[nemesis]

I don't know what constitutes a good price for an M-97 clone but my first reaction is say that the prices shown seem high.

I just bought Nork Ithaca 37 clone a couple of months back. It's complete with ghost ring sights, perforated barrel heat shield, side sling swivels, etc. but it was only $139 and $10 shipping from Classic Arms.