Thinking about selling my Norinco SKS. Need a value and or a good appraiser.

[A.C. Swiger]

I bought my Chinese Norinco SKS circa1993, (shown in my profile pic).

All serial numbers match on the buffer cover, receiver, bolt, magazine and stock. 100% bluing except at the barrel tip where the spike bayonet slides on.

It has the original strap, cleaning rod and the cleaning kit is still in the stock.

I was told when I bought it the barrel and bore was chromed.

The stock is like new with a few dings but no scratches or wear.

The serial number next to the Chinese markings starts with 25. The research I have done says you add the 25 to the original manufacturing date of 1956. If this is correct it was manufactured in 1981 so she was 12 years old when I bought her.

The picture shows it with an after market buffer cover with scope rail and a cheap American scope on it. I have the original cover with the matching serial number stamp.

Less than 300 rounds fired through her. Shoots like a champ. Very accurate out to 200 yards. I have hit targets consistently out to 400 yards if there is no wind with a bullet drop of 30” +\-

I want to sell her for the right price. Any thoughts on the value and/or where I can take her to be appraised?

 

[lionking]

$400 ish....

https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search?Keywords=norinco sks

 

[ColtPythonElite]

I agree

 

[Shanghai McCoy]

$400 ish....

https://www.gunbroker.com/All/search?Keywords=norinco sks

Yep.

 

[JeeperCreeper]

I purchased a Norinco SKS, great shape but missing bayonet, with a case of ammo for $300-350 (can't remember). This was this year and I was happy with that price.

$400 is a good price to sell for. I agree with lionking.

 

[Coyote3855]

That's a nice example. I have a Norinco, a Yugo, and a Russian SKS. Gave around $100 for the Norinco in 1990 or so. The Yugo was $300 a couple years ago and the Russian $350 with ammo last fall. You probably know that Chinese SKSs are no longer imported, so the value has gone up. Just my WAG on yours, $350 to $450 to the right buyer. Gunbroker has a bunch of them Buy It Now in that price range. Maybe a bit extra for the scope and extra dust cover.

 

[Ignition Override]

A. C. Swiger: have you also checked "Completed Auctions" on Gunbroker for any similar SKS' actual sale prices?

If not, the first step is: next to "Search", click "Advanced". The next page, which does the search will require you to click "Completed Auctions".

Even if GB's prices can sometimes be higher than whichever retail "market prices" (even before shipping + FFL costs), it's far better than having no data of actual recorded sales prices.

 

[Pelo801]

The previous price is about right. But....dont do it. My opinion, you'll regret it.

 

[A.C. Swiger]

I’m wishing I’d had my FFL in 1993. Clinton was President, the assault weapons ban was being debated. I bought this for $67 and had a line with a supplier where I could have bought crates of them for $25 to 30 for each rifle.

I looked into getting my FFL then but fell into the attitude at the time that these were fun to shoot and maybe a good self defense gun but otherwise they were cheap junk and not worth the time or money. The Zombie apocalypse wasn’t a thing then or I’d have bought a second LOL.

Anyway, had I any clue then that they would ever get to $100 each let alone approach $500 I’d have invested every penny I had and borrowed every penny I could borrow to fill a warehouse with them.

I wish I could go back and talk to my younger self.

sheesh!

 

[A.C. Swiger]

I’m pretty sure this was pre issue and sold as factory surplus because there wasn’t a ding on it.

I always baby my guns so she’s been cleaned after every trip to the range. The sole exception to that is the gas system. I haven’t had it apart in a while but the last time I shot it was like the first time.

 

[Jesse Heywood]

For more information on your gun. http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php

 

[Big_Al]

Classic sells them for 299

https://www.classicfirearms.com/chinese-sks-rifle-762x39/

 

[tubeshooter]

I'd say you might could get $450 if the gun is in excellent condition. Maybe even a tad more to a superfan or collector of the genre.


Otherwise - more like $350-$400. The pictures indicate it's a very clean gun; I wouldn't sell myself too short. You have to remember - much more than $450 and most people are going to start thinking about/looking at an AK. It helps to have an idea of the going rate for AKs when pricing an SKS.

 

[Random 8]

I'd hang onto it and see what it's worth in October-November

 

[Dibbs]

First, Norinco makes a fine firearm. Anybody who has one of their 1911A1s can attest to that.
IMO, it's a waiting game, if you want max value. But I've seen SKSs in crap condition sell for 350$. If you're
willing to wait for a good offer, you could make considerably more. Milsurp, expecially the ones out of manufacture,
are on the rise.

Given the overall condition of your rifle, and the rarer cruciform bayo, I wouldn't be surprised to see you do well north of
600$, if you're patient. If you're in a rush, just take the first 400$, and run.

 

[ThomasT]

I've sold a lot of guns that I don't regret selling. And a few deeply regret selling. I have two SKS rifles, both Norinco and would not sell either one of them. I would regret it. I have a 20" barreled carbine and the rare 16" Paratrooper model. I wouldn't take less than $450 for the longer gun or less than $500 for the shorty.

Of the two I like shooting the longer gun better but the shorty looks cool. Both of my guns have had only 80 rounds fired through them so they are for all intents brand new. It would be hard to replace these and thats why I won't sell them.

 

[A.C. Swiger]

I'd hang onto it and see what it's worth in October-November

Ok...I’m ignorant about why October or November,

 

[lionking]

Ok...I’m ignorant about why October or November,

The Dems have deemed that "semi-auto" are evil devices of machinery that ordinary peasants are not qualified to own. In fact not only holding onto it is a good idea but having a few cases delivered of 7.62x39mm might be as well.

 

[adcoch1]

Looking at your pictures I'd say 400 to 450 today would be reasonable to actually sell it. There are isolated situations where your rifle will regularly sell for more, but not everywhere. I was one of those guys who had lots of them when they were cheap, and sold a lot of them as they became more expensive. I really wish I still had one like yours, but the one really nice norinco I just plain got worn out I shot it so much. I would give you 400 face to face without thinking about it too much just because it's so fresh looking and all the numbers match. That's my $0.02

 

[Mosin Bubba]

I'll jump on the bandwagon and say about $400. Someone might give you $450 because of the scope and mount. Any offer under $400 for a clean, matching SKS with a scope is a lowball IMO.

 

[A.C. Swiger]

The Dems have deemed that "semi-auto" are evil devices of machinery that ordinary peasants are not qualified to own. In fact not only holding onto it is a good idea but having a few cases delivered of 7.62x39mm might be as well.

Well duh...the election of course. LOL

 

[lionking]

Well duh...the election of course. LOL

I have a feeling it will go our way but it ain't over till it's over

 

[Speedo66]

As we know, it's the anticipation. That, and blatantly false poll numbers.

 

[loose noose]

Recently paid $400.00 for a Norinco SKS that looks very clean, with sharp lands and grooves, very nice bluing, and exceptionally nice wood from Gun Broker. The only problem is that none of the serial numbers match. BTW I'm still waiting for delivery.