Derek Wildstar
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I've been doing research and I believe I may have a rare "as issued" rifle, meaning it wasn't re-arsenalled by the Russians. I have poured over every guide I can find and am as sure as I can be. I keep seeing that they're more valuable but not how much more. Does anybody here have some SKS expertise or know someone who does? Just looking for what would be a reasonable price to ask on this thing.
@JackofallTrades
Full disclosure. I'm an SKS nut.
I took a look at your photos. I would classify your carbine as a "strait-to-storage" piece. Particularly with crossbolt stamps on BOTH sides (which is very uncommon). The stock is a bit rough, but 30-40 years in a storage crate in the fluctuating heat and humidity and brutal winters of Russia can have that effect on lacquer finish over hardwood.
SKS prices are absolutely bonkers lately-- in a good way IF you are selling. In the past few months I've seen several heavily refurbed guns sell for north of $1,200...on Gunbroker. If you've got gumption enough to list it on gb, you're likely sitting on a at least as much as the crazy prices of those refurbs I mentioned. Especially if you can get better quality photos.
You might consider joining up over at sks-files.com or gunboards.com (which has a legit top notch ak and sks subforum). If you post your rifle over there you'll get a lot of opinions but some of them are the most knowledgeable in the sks world. I'm horrible at giving photography advice, but there are some members on those forums who can tell you how best to photograph your rifle to MAXIMIZE the final bid--- that is, IF you are interested in selling on gunbroker.
Sold locally, you might still get good money for your rifle. But it may require some patience as your audience will be significantly smaller.
My handle on those forums is "Boris Badinov".
Nice rifle, btw.
Good luck.