They haven't been imported into the US for some years, so any gun you find is likely to be used. They are still imported into Canada. The Norinco 213 I had, a commecially made Tokarev copy in 9mm, was a relatively cheap gun. It was the first handgun I ever bought. The instructions said that it had an estimated service life of 2000rds, which raises an eyebrow when it comes to durability. People tended to turn their nose up at the Norincos back when they were common as dirt and cheap. These days some are rather sought after. The 1911s always had their fans of course and were once popular bases for custom options.