SKS vs. WASR 1

[carolinaman]

Hi there all,

I know that I won't have any problem getting some ideas from around here, but I need to sell either my Norinco Chinese SKS or my Romanian WASR-1 AK clone and need to figure out which one should go?

If I had my choice, I would sell neither, but as the misfortunes of life go-I need to let one hit the road.

Any ideas?

Chris

 

[donkee]

The SKS is more of a collectable so I would dump the WASR......

 

[benEzra]

The SKS is more collectible, but the WASR is at more risk of being banned at some point in the future (assuming it's set up for double-stack mags), though that's not as likely as it once was.

 

[Preacherman]

AK clones are all over the place, and I don't see any immediate threat to their continued availability. A Chinese SKS is worth keeping, as they've been out of production for decades, and no more will be made.

If worst comes to worst and an anti-gun administration bans AK's, it's unlikely that SKS's will also be banned.

 

[carolinaman]

Hi there guys,

I had lunch with a friend who was crying about the SKS he sold years ago and has recently bought the Romanian WASR-1.

He said the same thing.

I made him buy lunch.

Chris

 

[Javelin Man]

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How much money do you need right away? How much can you get for each one? You might get $150 for the SKS, $300 for the AK. If you need $300, no use selling the SKS.

Tough choice, but even tougher to be in the dilemma.

 

[DMK]

Plus the SKS is just a better rifle. ... in my opinion.

 

[chopinbloc]

you don't have any children to sell?

 

[carolinaman]

Hi chopinblock,

Not today. They are out surfing and playing at the beach.

Besides, it's Christmas.

As far as values go, the SKS is worth about $300.00 (average gunbroker prices) right now with prices driven up with the current ban on importation of Chinese firearms. The wholesale on WASR-1 is about $293.00 from Southern Ohio Guns according to my monthly flyer.

I wouldn't be crying except I picked up a NIB SA Champion last week on a trade.

Christmas came early!!!!

Chris