Daewoo Trifecta

SR420 · April 25, 2021, 08:56 AM

It took longer than I expected, but I have finally managed to collect all 3.

K1A1
K2
DR200

Destructo6 · April 26, 2021, 08:44 AM

I always liked the Daewoo designs, but money was always going somewhere else when I saw one available.

Spare parts...what's the availability?

SR420 · April 26, 2021, 10:54 AM

I managed to acquire some spare parts back when they were available, and the DR200 has a secondary purpose... that's to keep the K2 going if it ever breaks.

wayne in boca · May 6, 2021, 04:24 PM

Well,my first Daewoo was a DR200.Liked it so much I picked up a K2 a few years later.Never got a K1,and now you have to be rich to get one.Leaves me out.

HistoryJunky · May 6, 2021, 06:53 PM

I would buy one of them if the price was more reasonable. Like if they were imported again. I'd be willing to pay around 1k for one.

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SR420 · May 6, 2021, 08:03 PM

The current asking prices for all of these rifles are higher than anyone imagined they could get, and they are still increasing in value. I am glad I acquired mine before values skyrocketed.

dyl · May 7, 2021, 12:12 PM

Isn't there a Daewoo pistol somewhere? Not to give you something else to spend more money on...

SR420 · May 7, 2021, 01:35 PM

There are Woo pistols, appliances, cars, and heavy equipment, but I'll still with the rifles.

Here is one they never made.

doofus47 · May 15, 2021, 09:01 PM

Too rich for my blood anymore, but they are pretty. I envy you.
Congrats

Pahoo · May 16, 2021, 11:27 AM

Quote:

It took longer than I expected, but I have finally managed to collect all 3.

When I should have bought a DR-200, I talked myself out of it. Have not seen on, in person, lately. .......

Why not add one of the DP-51 pistols to this fine collection. ?? ....

I can't verify this story but I understand that number of years ago, some North Korean forces, invaded South Korea. South Korean forces repelled the invaders and upon inspection, I understand the the North Korean forces were carrying; Daewoo firearms ......

Be Safe !!!

SR420 · May 17, 2021, 07:20 AM

What they sold for new, and what they are selling for today are both amazing...

there is a new in the box DR-200 available locally, and the man is asking $2100

That's more than I paid for any of the three I own.

Daewoo pistols don't interest me, but I do like their rifles.

SR420 · October 2, 2022, 06:16 PM

I picked up some newly designed charging handles for my Woos... I'll post images and a quick review soon.

stagpanther · October 2, 2022, 08:15 PM

Interesting weapon--looks like they took an AR, an M1 and an AK and put them in a blender.

Destructo6 · October 3, 2022, 08:29 AM

What year was that advert?

It's also interesting where it was being sold...

Pahoo · October 3, 2022, 09:31 AM

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Isn't there a Daewoo pistol somewhere? Not to give you something else to spend more money on..

Somewhere is a good question as I have not seen any for a long time. They are either in the scrap parts dept or being stashed. At one time they were the prefered handgun of North and South Korea. ......

Be Safe !!!

Trooper Joe · October 29, 2022, 08:37 AM

This one is unfired and was for sale for a wh8le:

SR420 · October 29, 2022, 09:43 AM

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What year was that advert?

It's also interesting where it was being sold...

Early to mid 80's ... California dreaming these days.

**44 AMP** · October 29, 2022, 04:06 PM

The closest I ever got to owning a Daewoo was when a dealer at a gun show offered to trade me one straight across for my HK 91.

I walked away, laughing....

FITASC · October 29, 2022, 08:18 PM

Seems when I passed on a Daewoo, I had also passed on a Steyr AUG; damn 20-20 hindsight

SR420 · December 4, 2022, 08:59 AM

https://youtu.be/3BCsQfscfh4

S. Korean K1A1 "Rooftop Korean's Choice" to 500yds: Practical Accuracy

SR420 · March 3, 2024, 10:36 AM

I have upgraded the K1A1 by replacing the collapsible wire butt stock with a more traditional and rigid collapsible butt stock, I added an improved pistol grip and a railed hand guard. The balance of the rifle is greatly improved, the butt stock no longer flexes, the grip is more comfortable and I am finally able to mount and optic on the rifle. I am very happy with the results, but I am considering a folding butt stock that is available.

rickyrick · March 3, 2024, 03:17 PM

I noticed the 1000 rounds of ammunition for 109.95

SR420 · March 3, 2024, 06:52 PM

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I noticed the 1000 rounds of ammunition for 109.95

Those were good days... when you find them the 299.00 rifles are over 4,000.00 today

Ignition Override · March 5, 2024, 12:01 AM

Having no familiarity with them, the middle rifle in the Top photo reminds me of a Love Child of a CETME L and a 20" Colt AR.

It's always the non-AR features which can have exotic appeal.

Cool guns.

Skans · March 6, 2024, 04:20 PM

Nice Collection! I came close to buying a K2 several times, just decided against it for one reason or another. Regret doing so, as it would have fit nicely in my collection.

April 25, 2021, 08:56 AM	#1
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	Daewoo Trifecta It took longer than I expected, but I have finally managed to collect all 3. K1A1 K2 DR200 __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

April 26, 2021, 08:44 AM	#2
Destructo6 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 1999 Location: Nogales, AZ USA Posts: 4,001	I always liked the Daewoo designs, but money was always going somewhere else when I saw one available. Spare parts...what's the availability? __________________ God gave you a soul. Your parents, a body. Your country, a rifle. Keep all of them clean.

April 26, 2021, 10:54 AM	#3
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	I managed to acquire some spare parts back when they were available, and the DR200 has a secondary purpose... that's to keep the K2 going if it ever breaks. __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

May 6, 2021, 08:03 PM	#6
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	The current asking prices for all of these rifles are higher than anyone imagined they could get, and they are still increasing in value. I am glad I acquired mine before values skyrocketed. __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

May 15, 2021, 09:01 PM	#9
doofus47 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: live in a in a house when i'm not in a tent Posts: 2,483	Too rich for my blood anymore, but they are pretty. I envy you. Congrats __________________ I'm right about the metric system 3/4 of the time.

May 6, 2021, 04:24 PM	#4
wayne in boca Senior Member Join Date: August 5, 2005 Posts: 345	Well,my first Daewoo was a DR200.Liked it so much I picked up a K2 a few years later.Never got a K1,and now you have to be rich to get one.Leaves me out.

May 6, 2021, 06:53 PM	#5
HistoryJunky Senior Member Join Date: April 7, 2010 Location: Freeport, IL Posts: 833	I would buy one of them if the price was more reasonable. Like if they were imported again. I'd be willing to pay around 1k for one. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

May 7, 2021, 12:12 PM	#7
dyl Senior Member Join Date: October 31, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,310	Isn't there a Daewoo pistol somewhere? Not to give you something else to spend more money on...

May 17, 2021, 07:20 AM	#11
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	What they sold for new, and what they are selling for today are both amazing... there is a new in the box DR-200 available locally, and the man is asking $2100 That's more than I paid for any of the three I own. Daewoo pistols don't interest me, but I do like their rifles. __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR Last edited by SR420; May 17, 2021 at 07:58 AM.

October 2, 2022, 06:16 PM	#12
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	I picked up some newly designed charging handles for my Woos... I'll post images and a quick review soon. __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

October 2, 2022, 08:15 PM	#13
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 11,789	Interesting weapon--looks like they took an AR, an M1 and an AK and put them in a blender. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

October 3, 2022, 08:29 AM	#14
Destructo6 Senior Member Join Date: March 18, 1999 Location: Nogales, AZ USA Posts: 4,001	What year was that advert? It's also interesting where it was being sold... __________________ God gave you a soul. Your parents, a body. Your country, a rifle. Keep all of them clean.

October 29, 2022, 08:37 AM	#16
Trooper Joe Senior Member Join Date: January 5, 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 225	This one is unfired and was for sale for a wh8le:

October 29, 2022, 04:06 PM	#18
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,839	The closest I ever got to owning a Daewoo was when a dealer at a gun show offered to trade me one straight across for my HK 91. I walked away, laughing.... __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

October 29, 2022, 08:18 PM	#19
FITASC Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2014 Posts: 6,446	Seems when I passed on a Daewoo, I had also passed on a Steyr AUG; damn 20-20 hindsight __________________ "I believe that people have a right to decide their own destinies; people own themselves. I also believe that, in a democracy, government exists because (and only so long as) individual citizens give it a 'temporary license to exist'—in exchange for a promise that it will behave itself. In a democracy, you own the government—it doesn't own you."- Frank Zappa

December 4, 2022, 08:59 AM	#20
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	https://youtu.be/3BCsQfscfh4 S. Korean K1A1 "Rooftop Korean's Choice" to 500yds: Practical Accuracy __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR

March 3, 2024, 10:36 AM	#21
SR420 Senior Member Join Date: May 12, 2005 Location: Georgia, USA Posts: 3,336	I have upgraded the K1A1 by replacing the collapsible wire butt stock with a more traditional and rigid collapsible butt stock, I added an improved pistol grip and a railed hand guard. The balance of the rifle is greatly improved, the butt stock no longer flexes, the grip is more comfortable and I am finally able to mount and optic on the rifle. I am very happy with the results, but I am considering a folding butt stock that is available. __________________ The History and Development of the M14 EBR Last edited by SR420; March 3, 2024 at 12:27 PM.

March 3, 2024, 03:17 PM	#22
rickyrick Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2010 Posts: 8,238	I noticed the 1000 rounds of ammunition for 109.95 __________________ Woohoo, I’m back In Texas!!!

March 5, 2024, 12:01 AM	#24
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,887	Having no familiarity with them, the middle rifle in the Top photo reminds me of a Love Child of a CETME L and a 20" Colt AR. It's always the non-AR features which can have exotic appeal. Cool guns.

March 6, 2024, 04:20 PM	#25
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	Nice Collection! I came close to buying a K2 several times, just decided against it for one reason or another. Regret doing so, as it would have fit nicely in my collection.