A co-worker needed some money and offered me his SKS for $100. The numbers all match and it has 1951 and a star with an arrow in it on top of the rifle. Blueing looks good no scratches. It has an aftermarket druganov style stock. Where is it from? What is it worth?
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Thin Black Line
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Sounds like a russian. Ask for the original stock if he has it. $100 is a steal.
Kymasabe
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Star with arrow in it sounds like it's a Russian SKS made at the Tula arsenal.
Russian makes it worth a few dollars more than $100, if the bore's decent and blue is decent and it's in generally good condition.
All numbers matching also adds some value to the gun. Does it have a bayonet? If not, was the bayo mount ground off? Does it have the cleaning kit in the buttstock and the cleaning rod? All effect value.
The aftermarket stock takes away some of the collector value of the gun but may add personal value to you as a buyer. Many shooters consider the factory wooden stock to be too short and use aftermarket stocks for a longer LOP. The aftermarket may be more comfortable and shootable for you, therefore more valuable to you but not necessarily to the collector market.
Many consider the Russians to be the most balanced and the best shooters but that too is personal preference.
Basically, if it's in decent shape, it's a bargain at $100. I'd buy it RIGHT NOW! Hurry, before the seller figures out he's making a mistake.
Russian makes it worth a few dollars more than $100, if the bore's decent and blue is decent and it's in generally good condition.
All numbers matching also adds some value to the gun. Does it have a bayonet? If not, was the bayo mount ground off? Does it have the cleaning kit in the buttstock and the cleaning rod? All effect value.
The aftermarket stock takes away some of the collector value of the gun but may add personal value to you as a buyer. Many shooters consider the factory wooden stock to be too short and use aftermarket stocks for a longer LOP. The aftermarket may be more comfortable and shootable for you, therefore more valuable to you but not necessarily to the collector market.
Many consider the Russians to be the most balanced and the best shooters but that too is personal preference.
Basically, if it's in decent shape, it's a bargain at $100. I'd buy it RIGHT NOW! Hurry, before the seller figures out he's making a mistake.
<SLV>
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As long as the bore is clean and it is generally rust-free, then absolutely! Go for it!
I'd say its a bargain, especially if you can get the original stock. To me, the aftermarket stock is not an improvement. I prefer my old military guns to look like what they did when some poor grunt was carrying it on guard duty in the rain at some god forsaken and near forgotten military base.
I bought a Yugo SKS for $69 once because I liked the design some soldier had carved into the stock. I'm sure his Sgt gave him heck for it.
I bought a Yugo SKS for $69 once because I liked the design some soldier had carved into the stock. I'm sure his Sgt gave him heck for it.
mainmech48
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From the description of the markings on the receiver cover it sounds like it is probably Russian. The star and arrow indicate the Tula arsenal and 1951 the year of manufacture.
The aftermarket stock detracts from its potential value to a collector substantially, as it is no longer in as-issued configuration. If the folding bayonet is also missing, deduct another sizeable chunk. If both of the above can be had in the deal, it'd be a major "plus".
From a shooter's standpoint, $100 for a functional SKS in the condition you describe is a very attractive price these days. Personally, I'd jump on it. Complete as-issued Russians in similar condition can command almost 3X that price, and a nice Chinese commercial or surplus example about twice as much in most areas.
The aftermarket stock detracts from its potential value to a collector substantially, as it is no longer in as-issued configuration. If the folding bayonet is also missing, deduct another sizeable chunk. If both of the above can be had in the deal, it'd be a major "plus".
From a shooter's standpoint, $100 for a functional SKS in the condition you describe is a very attractive price these days. Personally, I'd jump on it. Complete as-issued Russians in similar condition can command almost 3X that price, and a nice Chinese commercial or surplus example about twice as much in most areas.
john paul
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if you don't....
buy it. that simple. if you shoot it and don't like it, sell it and make a few bucks. if you don't... i'll take it!
buy it. that simple. if you shoot it and don't like it, sell it and make a few bucks. if you don't... i'll take it!
A 1951 Tula SKS, for $100, and you are having trouble deciding......
BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT!!!!!
Did I mention you should buy it.
A Russian SKS (which it is) is worth alot more than your run of the mill Yugoslavian ones. They will go for at mimimum $250, sometimes as much as $350-400.
You are stealing it from him at that price.
Check out this search for Russian SKS on Gunbroker and see for yourself:
Gunbroker Search results
BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT, BUY IT!!!!!
Did I mention you should buy it.
A Russian SKS (which it is) is worth alot more than your run of the mill Yugoslavian ones. They will go for at mimimum $250, sometimes as much as $350-400.
You are stealing it from him at that price.
Check out this search for Russian SKS on Gunbroker and see for yourself:
Gunbroker Search results
I have the "Dragunov" style stock on my SKS-M and like it alot (more than the original stock on my Yugo). $100 ins't bad at all(at least around here) for a Russian in good condition. Original stocks aren't hard to come by if you want to return it to original. For $100 I'd buy it in a heartbeat.
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I bought it. It does not have the bayonet, but does have the mount for it. He says he might be able to find the stock? I sort of do not think I will ever see it. The finish is great except for four spots where a scope mount may have been mounted to it? Thanks for all the replys!
I bought it. It does not have the bayonet, but does have the mount for it. He says he might be able to find the stock? I sort of do not think I will ever see it. The finish is great except for four spots where a scope mount may have been mounted to it? Thanks for all the replys!
Mauserguy
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Send me the guys telephone number. I'll take it.
Mauserguy
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marcodelat
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Your rifle has been modified from its C&R configuration. Just to be on the "safe side of things"...
you might want check that this firearm is 922r compliant.
To begin with, you may want to check out this: se "10 or less question"
http://www.victorinc.com/SKS-FAQ.html
Also, it sounds like you've got a rifle that's probably worth restoring. Most of these Russian SKSs are going for $300, $400 ++
You can look for and buy a Russian stock, bayonet, etc. - and with time and patience you might just have yourself not just a shooter, but a collectible shooter.
Check out:http://www.sksboards.com
Now, why don't things like this ever happen to me!!!
you might want check that this firearm is 922r compliant.
To begin with, you may want to check out this: se "10 or less question"
http://www.victorinc.com/SKS-FAQ.html
Also, it sounds like you've got a rifle that's probably worth restoring. Most of these Russian SKSs are going for $300, $400 ++
You can look for and buy a Russian stock, bayonet, etc. - and with time and patience you might just have yourself not just a shooter, but a collectible shooter.
Check out:http://www.sksboards.com
Now, why don't things like this ever happen to me!!!
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Average Joe
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Its Russian, buy it , or I will.....
Well looks like someone else had good luck too. Today I bought a Russian SKS and man it's a beautiful gun. Fit and finish is great and all the numbers match, even the stocks numbers. It was imported by CIA and is blue. It came with a B-Square mount and cheap scope and has the bayonet and cleaning kit. It has the wrong sling for it.
I can't believe how much better it is finished than my Chinese gun.
jj
I can't believe how much better it is finished than my Chinese gun.
jj
It was a steal, without or with the stock, for $100 - even if it was in mediocre condition. SKSs are, IMO, great shooters (in terms of enjoyment) and make a great utility rifle.
One note on maintenance: don't over-oil it; very sparse oil should be used in the maintenance of the internals. Too much oil will cause the oil to fly out the rear at your face on recoil.
One note on maintenance: don't over-oil it; very sparse oil should be used in the maintenance of the internals. Too much oil will cause the oil to fly out the rear at your face on recoil.
tradja
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+1 for pics.
...and a range report. How is it?
Good score, and good luck on getting the wooden stock eventually too.
...and a range report. How is it?
Good score, and good luck on getting the wooden stock eventually too.
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