I've only seen the first pattern Lifchik for sale once or twice. The second pattern Lifchik is pretty easy to find.
It's best not to worry about the first pattern Lifchik. After all, what's wrong with the more common belt loadout or RD54?
An Afghanka suit will be a fun hunt for you, but the price of $120 isn't too bad and will definently save lots of searching time.
Of course, I should mention I have an Afghanka suit in the mail right now, a $60 one.
This is the first pattern lifchik, notice the similiarity to the Chicom.