Russian SKS

[deafdogdief]

What price range is a good condition Russian SKS with acceptance stamps going for now?

[Guest 70below]

Depends.......is it all original or arsenal refinished? A good deal for a complete rifle w/bayonet would probably be $350, and increase as condition, rarity, and correctness improve. I'd say median is probably $425-450, with the really nice specimens that are unfired originals go for upwards of $600

[TNTitan]

I was looking heavily at SKS's a month or so ago. A good Russian is well over $400. You can get Norinkos and other chinese in the $300-ish range.. Yugos a bit less. I found a nice Norinco chromelined for $250 in KY.

[deafdogdief]

The one I have is in about 90% condition and has the cleaning kit, bayonet, sling, cleaning rod, acceptance mark on the stock, 1954 Tula and I want to take it to the gun show this weekend and sell it for cash for an AR. Does this help a little more for a more accurate value? Not refinished. Numbers match.

Edited October 29, 2009 by deafdogdief

[TNTitan]

well.. here is one on gunbroker with a buyitnow price of $550. Here is one that didnt sell at $550 ($550 is too high) Gunbroker is often way over market value.. but that gives you a range on the high side.

[deafdogdief]

Thanks so much!

[Guest 70below]

Based on your general description, I'd say to price it at $475, then come off that as desired/needed.

Condition wise, how does it compare to mine in this thread?

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/curio-relics-black-powder/28255-russian-sks-i-couldnt-pass-up.html

If its in similar condition, I'd say price it a bit higher than I stated.

[deafdogdief]

Based on your general description, I'd say to price it at $475, then come off that as desired/needed.

Condition wise, how does it compare to mine in this thread?

http://www.tngunowners.com/forums/curio-relics-black-powder/28255-russian-sks-i-couldnt-pass-up.html

If its in similar condition, I'd say price it a bit higher than I stated.

It's close, but not quite as good as yours. The stock on mine has some dings on it. I can try to post some pics here if I can figure out how.

Edited October 29, 2009 by deafdogdief

[extremescene]

just paid $375 for a very nice 1954 Tula matching numbers a few months back. I wasn't sold on an SKS but fell in love with this one at a gun show. It is awesome!!! It probably isn't quite as nice as the one 70below picked up, however.

[deafdogdief]

just paid $375 for a very nice 1954 Tula matching numbers a few months back. I wasn't sold on an SKS but fell in love with this one at a gun show. It is awesome!!! It probably isn't quite as nice as the one 70below picked up, however.

Pics, pics, pics. Where are they?!

[deafdogdief]

This is the worse of the two sides. The big white spot is the quality control stamp, though. The other side is great. This picture makes the finish look rougher than it really is.

http://i145.photobucket.com/albums/r205/deafdogdief/058.jpg

[Guest 70below]

Did someone fill the inspection mark in with color? Or did the flash just make it show white? Hard to tell from the photo, but the bayonet appears to have been refinished? Matte finish as opposed to shiny polished finish.

[extremescene]

Pics, pics, pics. Where are they?!

Here is my 54 Tula. Found these that I had taken just after purchasing... It came with the bayonet but I removed it before taking these as I prefer to shoot without it. It was rebuilt, as indicated beneath the star.

[kwe45919]

^^^

That sure is purdy.

If I found one that looked as good as yours or 70belows' (from his thread), I'd keep it as is in it's pristine condition. However, since I found my Norinco in parts, I figured it'd be better as a bubba'd SKS since it has no real value if I tried to put it back in factory configuration.

[deafdogdief]

Did someone fill the inspection mark in with color? Or did the flash just make it show white? Hard to tell from the photo, but the bayonet appears to have been refinished? Matte finish as opposed to shiny polished finish.

The mark is not filled in, just the flash picking it up. The bayonet is matte.

Edited October 29, 2009 by deafdogdief

[deafdogdief]

Here is my 54 Tula. Found these that I had taken just after purchasing... It came with the bayonet but I removed it before taking these as I prefer to shoot without it. It was rebuilt, as indicated beneath the star.

Yours is in really great shape. I wish I could get the right light for my pics.

[TNTitan]

Yours is in really great shape. I wish I could get the right light for my pics.

hard to be a good bathroom floor. especially if you have vanity lights. see here

Edited October 29, 2009 by TNTitan

[extremescene]

I used flashes.

[Guest 70below]

The mark is not filled in, just the flash picking it up. The bayonet is matte.

I'm by no means a definitive expert on the Russian SKS, but most of what I've read claims that a matte finish (as does a blue or black finish) on a bayonet indicates a refinishing or replacement of the blade if not of the rifle.

You said that the Tula star is present on left side of the stock along with the stamped serial number? No XXXX out serial numbers? It may all be original, but the bayonet was damaged or missing so it was replaced in the arsenal and they didn't see a need to strip or remark the rifle over it.

Very nice rifle though, its a shame you're selling it, I regret selling the first Russian SKS I bought.

[deafdogdief]

I'm by no means a definitive expert on the Russian SKS, but most of what I've read claims that a matte finish (as does a blue or black finish) on a bayonet indicates a refinishing or replacement of the blade if not of the rifle.

You said that the Tula star is present on left side of the stock along with the stamped serial number? No XXXX out serial numbers? It may all be original, but the bayonet was damaged or missing so it was replaced in the arsenal and they didn't see a need to strip or remark the rifle over it.

Very nice rifle though, its a shame you're selling it, I regret selling the first Russian SKS I bought.

There are no XXXXX's over the S#. The info about the bayonet is interesting. I have AR 15 fever and that's the only reason I'm selling this. I know this one is climbing in value as well. Can't raid cashflow for guns, though. I have mouths to feed and the toys come from things I already have.

[deafdogdief]

Thanks for all the help. Managed to sell it today and was confident that I was in the right price range.

[Guest 70below]

Hope you're well on your way to the gun you want, and the buyer is happy with his or her purchase!

[deafdogdief]

The order has already been placed. Been waiting for a while to do that. The buyer was really pleased.

[Guest jcramin]

OK I have a question, I have wanted an SKS for a while but I know nothing about them so I may sound stupid here. I have a friend that has a like new Russian SKS with original sling it has some kind of black vinyl lookcing pouch that is rounded on the bottom and has a button flap on the top and it comes with some kind of rectangles shaped box that looks leather with a couple leather looking straps the wrap around the box. It has the bayonet. H has a 30 and a 50 round magazine but also has the original part that goes on if the magazines are not used. What is all this worth ? He said he will take $375 for it.

J

[Guest 70below]

I'd say in very good condition that's probably right about what its worth. Lately there have been some pretty good deals on Russians out there ($325-350) but most are $375-425