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Posted: 2/27/2012 10:45:20 PM
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Posted: 2/28/2012 4:26:49 AM
[Last Edit: 2/28/2012 4:27:16 AM by TadJackson]
Originally Posted By 458soco:
I picked up a nice looking SKS last weekend and needed some advice on it if ya'll didn't mind. It has import makings on the underside of the barrel that say albania, all the numbers match(stock, bolt, gas piston, etc) it shoots and cycles well. I picked it up for $150 from a guy needing some quick cash. My question is I really am not sure how much this thing is worth. The finish is pretty worn but in ok shape i would say. I have a local guy who does a great job refinishing weapons so i could take it to him or i could leave it the way it is. Or if it isn't worth that much ill through a tapco stock on it and make it a truck gun in my '71. Any suggestions? an Albanian SKS is actually extremely rare, don't mess it up by putting a tapco stock on it, AND DON'T REFINISH IT, THAT REDUCES THE VALUE, in fact, if you're really intent on an SKS to modify, i'll buy that from you so you can get another one to jack with. I don't have an Albanian yet, and i need one. |
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Posted: 2/28/2012 9:06:58 PM
So obviously I didn't get hurt in the deal. I don't have any pics of it, im at work, but what would it be worth approx?
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haLfLiFe
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Posted: 2/28/2012 10:38:32 PM
For $150 you did well, I would not refinish or put a Tapco stock on it. Leave it as is and enjoy it, don't help decrease the value of the rifle.
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Posted: 2/29/2012 2:25:04 AM
Originally Posted By 458soco:
So obviously I didn't get hurt in the deal. I don't have any pics of it, im at work, but what would it be worth approx? i'd pay as much as 350-400 for one, depending on condition. |
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Posted: 2/29/2012 9:03:12 AM
Thats awesome, I think i'll finish cleaning it up good and put it in the back of the safe for a while. Thanks for the help! I had a Norinco SKS one time a long time ago and I knew they were not worth too much but I had never heard of one from Albania. Thanks again for the info!
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Posted: 2/29/2012 3:29:05 PM
Originally Posted By 458soco:
Thats awesome, I think i'll finish cleaning it up good and put it in the back of the safe for a while. Thanks for the help! I had a Norinco SKS one time a long time ago and I knew they were not worth too much but I had never heard of one from Albania. Thanks again for the info! honestly i'd prefer if you'd just sell i to me :) |
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Posted: 2/29/2012 4:17:36 PM
Where are you at and maybe we can make that happen.
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Posted: 3/1/2012 11:14:04 AM
Originally Posted By 458soco:
Where are you at and maybe we can make that happen. replied to your email, can i see some pictures of it? |
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Posted: 3/1/2012 5:38:46 PM
yeah ill see if i cant get some 2nite, not got the best camera though
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Posted: 3/3/2012 5:58:41 PM
You did great at $150.00. Prices on Albanian SKS rilfes are steep compared to others, and certain years can go for a lot more than average. Here's some data on the current prices for Albanian SKS rifles: current Albanian SKS prices.
Please don't modify it or attempt to refinish it, as stated before, those actions kill the collector value. |
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Posted: 3/16/2012 9:18:36 AM
[img]http://s1169.photobucket.com/albums/r519/458soco/?action=view¤t=sks4.jpg#!oZZ2QQcurrentZZhttp%3A%2F%2Fs1169.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fr519%2F458soco%2F%3Faction%3Dview%26current%3Dsks3.jpg[img]
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Posted: 3/16/2012 9:22:27 AM
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Posted: 3/16/2012 9:24:14 AM
Obviously I am not doing something right to get these pics on here...
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Posted: 3/16/2012 10:46:34 AM
[Last Edit: 3/16/2012 10:50:22 AM by arcom]
you need a "/" before the last "img" for each pic, I tried but the pics don't show up so the links are no good.
Albanian SKSs are desirable. Maybe 8-10,000 all together in the US. |
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Posted: 3/16/2012 11:52:54 AM
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Posted: 3/16/2012 11:56:10 AM
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Posted: 3/16/2012 11:59:05 AM
I don't know, can't figure this shit out. I know this will work though
http://s1169.photobucket.com/albums/r519/458soco/?action=view¤t=sks4.jpg http://s1169.photobucket.com/albums/r519/458soco/?action=view¤t=sks3.jpg http://s1169.photobucket.com/albums/r519/458soco/?action=view¤t=sks2.jpg http://s1169.photobucket.com/albums/r519/458soco/?action=view¤t=sks5.jpg http://s1169.photobucket.com/albums/r519/458soco/?action=view¤t=sks1.jpg |
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Posted: 3/16/2012 5:21:06 PM
[Last Edit: 3/16/2012 5:22:03 PM by coyotesilencer]
On photobucket just copy the IMG code under the picture loaded on photobucket and past it directly into the ARFCOM message box.
Should look something like this Img "with brakets around it",http://yadayadaetc.jpg [/img] Or click on the "Insert Tags :" at the bottom of the message box the one with the picture of a mountain and sun in it, then put the HTTP address in it. |
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eternal24k
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Posted: 3/16/2012 9:38:25 PM
help you out with the pics
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Posted: 3/19/2012 11:15:24 AM
Thank ya'll for the help!
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Posted: 3/20/2012 8:02:10 AM
the tapco crap wont even fit an albanian. nice find! where are you Id offer you $250 sight unseen.
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Posted: 3/20/2012 11:09:20 PM
Im in North GA, i've already had a pretty good offer on it. Im still up in the air on wheather to sell it or put it in the back of the safe.
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Posted: 4/19/2012 4:22:55 PM
Gonna sell rifle on the EE or locally.
mtaylor@riverstonemd.com if interested b4 I put on EE |
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