russian sks - The Firearms Forum

grb45239 · 07-10-2011, 03:46 PM

have a 1953 russian sks all numbers match also has a star on top with an arrow in the center of it there is an r after the year it is in excellent condition.would like to know approx.value

3/2 STA SS · 07-12-2011, 01:00 PM

ANY PICTURES?

Bobitis · 07-12-2011, 01:26 PM

The problem with the SKS is they're everywhere. You could have bought 100 of them 10 years ago, and they wouldn't be worth much more if you sold em today.

permafrost · 07-12-2011, 01:49 PM

With all that said the Russians are starting to command a steeper rice as collectables.Especially the Tula's as he describes.$350 is the cheapest I've seen lately with most in the $450 range.

Jim Hauff · 07-12-2011, 08:32 PM

Agree with what Permafrost posted. Prices for even the beat us Yugo 59/66 have risen to the $300+ range in this Area (Eastern PA). Russians do attract more attention. Chinese are on the rise also, finally.

flyingtiger85 · 07-14-2011, 12:54 PM

Why are the Russian Tula's worth so much more.Why?Theres a Russian SKS thats been sitting on the wall at a local pawn shop for over a year for $450 dollars.Are they made that much better.

Jim Hauff · 07-14-2011, 01:38 PM

Popular thinking: THE ORIGINAL is always the best. From all the different SKSs that I've seen, handled and shot, I'd say the Russians are close to the top of the heap. I espcially like the Yugo 59/66 that I bought unissued a couple years ago for $149. It's heavier, but very stable; it doesn't have chrome lined barrel and chamber - but I don't shoot corrosive ammo; it doesn't jam; it is pretty darn accurate and it seems well made. My Type 56 Chinese seems flimsier and is definitely lighter and doesn't shoot as accurately. I don't hump a rifle anymore so the weight difference doesn't bother me at the bench or standing on the firing line. The Russians seem to have some sort of panache which increases their collectibility. I've seen one Russian, pre 1989 import NIB with all the "stuff" sell for just under $500 after negotiations. FWIW - an Albanian is the rarest and will usually sell in the $500 to $600 range, add $100 if it has all Albanian parts and not the Chinese made bolt carrier and bolt and gas piston. These are probably the worst fitting and finished pieces I've seen, but are collectible because of the rarity.

Wildalaska · 07-15-2011, 09:53 AM

07-10-2011, 03:46 PM	#1
grb45239 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 1	russian sks have a 1953 russian sks all numbers match also has a star on top with an arrow in the center of it there is an r after the year it is in excellent condition.would like to know approx.value -->

07-12-2011, 01:00 PM	#2
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,437	Re: russian sks ANY PICTURES? __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

07-12-2011, 01:26 PM	#3
Bobitis Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 6,612	Re: russian sks The problem with the SKS is they're everywhere. You could have bought 100 of them 10 years ago, and they wouldn't be worth much more if you sold em today. __________________ ^.^ A point in every direction is the same as having no point at all

07-12-2011, 01:49 PM	#4
permafrost Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oklahoma, USA Contributor Posts: 1,771	Re: russian sks With all that said the Russians are starting to command a steeper rice as collectables.Especially the Tula's as he describes.$350 is the cheapest I've seen lately with most in the $450 range. __________________ Stand and Fight

07-12-2011, 08:32 PM	#5
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: russian sks Agree with what Permafrost posted. Prices for even the beat us Yugo 59/66 have risen to the $300+ range in this Area (Eastern PA). Russians do attract more attention. Chinese are on the rise also, finally. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie

07-14-2011, 12:54 PM	#6
flyingtiger85 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Nevada Posts: 744	Re: russian sks Why are the Russian Tula's worth so much more.Why?Theres a Russian SKS thats been sitting on the wall at a local pawn shop for over a year for $450 dollars.Are they made that much better.

07-14-2011, 01:38 PM	#7
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: russian sks Popular thinking: THE ORIGINAL is always the best. From all the different SKSs that I've seen, handled and shot, I'd say the Russians are close to the top of the heap. I espcially like the Yugo 59/66 that I bought unissued a couple years ago for $149. It's heavier, but very stable; it doesn't have chrome lined barrel and chamber - but I don't shoot corrosive ammo; it doesn't jam; it is pretty darn accurate and it seems well made. My Type 56 Chinese seems flimsier and is definitely lighter and doesn't shoot as accurately. I don't hump a rifle anymore so the weight difference doesn't bother me at the bench or standing on the firing line. The Russians seem to have some sort of panache which increases their collectibility. I've seen one Russian, pre 1989 import NIB with all the "stuff" sell for just under $500 after negotiations. FWIW - an Albanian is the rarest and will usually sell in the $500 to $600 range, add $100 if it has all Albanian parts and not the Chinese made bolt carrier and bolt and gas piston. These are probably the worst fitting and finished pieces I've seen, but are collectible because of the rarity. __________________ Jim Hauff ~ H&R Collector In Memory of Bill Goforth and Jim Ritchie Last edited by Jim Hauff; 07-14-2011 at 01:39 PM..

07-15-2011, 09:53 AM	#8
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