Posted: 3/5/2008 6:46:39 PM EDT
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My friend has a Russian SKS that was imported many years ago. All original parts, low round count, brand new when purchased. Original Rusky bayonet, oil kit, and synthetic stock. Any idea on the high and mid range price? |
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Around here they start at about 300 for a beat up one, and go UP from there. You might try here also: www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php |
| Most that were imported had the origional shellacked wood stock. "Origional Russian Bayonett" would also send red flags as the bayonett is fixed to the weapon, why would it be anything else? What you are left with is origional Soviet stampings on the metal. Arsenal, date, refurb or not, matching serials, small parts electro-penciled to match, etc. |
you should buy it. i absolutely love my 1954 Tula. i wouldnt feel right having anything but the russian sks. i payed 300-350 for mine 10 years ago with an assload of ammo and extra stuff. and to the original poster- remember they re-arsenaled or refurbished alot of them to make the finish on the stock and metal look new- so your friends sks may be refinished and not "NEW" |
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I bought a Yugo SKS at Bulletfest VIII (I forget what company sold it) for about $150. The parts were in perfect shape - practically no wear at all, and perfect bore. The stock had a few cracks, but nothing to worry about. I don't know how a synthetic stock would change the price, and I don't know if Russian SKSs are better than Yugos, but I would think that it wouldn't be worth too much more than $150. |
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Typically Russian SKSs are worth more than the Yugos and Norincos. SKSs are climbing in price ridiculously fast. You could pick up a Yugo just about anywhere a year or so ago for about $150. Norincos were a bit higher. Most Yugos are now selling for closer to $200 and up, with Norincos between $250 and $300 where I have seen them. I lucked out and picked up a Norinco in excellent shape for $169 at a pawn shop that had not been keeping track of current prices. That said, not many who are willing to pay that much for a surplus rifle are going to be thrilled with the synthetic stock. 
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Yes - try to stick to the real ones - the Russians! They've been skyrocketing in price recently. About $300 for a good shooter in 90% condition, $375 for used but still in good shape (95%), and about $450 for an unfired Tula w all matching numbers. Deduct 10% for "friend prices". Whereabouts in Illinois are you (I still have an unfired 1953 in case you live in the NE part)? |
I am not looking to buy and he is not looking to sell. He just want's to know what it is worth. Everything matches, not fired much (~100 rounds), and made in the 50's. So I am sure it is in the $400s |