Short barrel on SKS

azgunnut01 · 03-29-2008, 11:00 PM

Is the picture attached to this message a paratroop model SKS? Are they worth more than a regular SKS? If so, how much should I pay for this gun?

SwedeSteve · 03-29-2008, 11:38 PM

That is a Chinese type 84 with a 16" bbl. Manufactured to take 30 rdAK mags and sell for more than a standard SKS. I looked at 2 recently, but was not impressed.

PONTIACDM · 03-30-2008, 01:15 AM

I think Steve is right. It looks to be the one that takes the ak mags. That will cost you between $325 and $450 most likely. If you just want the paratrooper Probably around $250 and $300. Now a lot depends on condition and if the serial #'s match. I went to the gun show in Dayton Ohio today and I guess everyone is preparing for the election because sks prices have sky rocketed. A normal Chinese sks that I could have bought a month ago for $200 to $225 is now $300 and up. So, the prices I stated above will depend if the panic has hit your area yet or not. Hope this helps

29er savoy · 03-30-2008, 09:30 AM

the march 31 issue of shotgun news on page 22 had an ad from omega weapons systems for NORINCO chicom "honor guard" SKS rifles all chrome except reciever for $499.99 and paratrooper SKS's for $299.99

azgunnut01 · 03-30-2008, 10:54 PM

Thanks for the info. I will be looking at this gun at an auction next month. I have a lot of SKSs but I didn't recognize this picture.

sell33 · 03-30-2008, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by PONTIACDM

I think Steve is right. It looks to be the one that takes the ak mags. That will cost you between $325 and $450 most likely. If you just want the paratrooper Probably around $250 and $300. Now a lot depends on condition and if the serial #'s match. I went to the gun show in Dayton Ohio today and I guess everyone is preparing for the election because sks prices have sky rocketed. A normal Chinese sks that I could have bought a month ago for $200 to $225 is now $300 and up. So, the prices I stated above will depend if the panic has hit your area yet or not. Hope this helps

How often are the gunshows in Dayton? i live about an hour north and have heard this show is decent, wouldn't mind going, do you know when the next one is? if possible i would appreciate info. on it you can pm me if you like. thanks alot

03-29-2008, 11:38 PM	#2
SwedeSteve Grumpy Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: AnchorTown, Alaska Posts: 9,100 Trader Rating: (0)	That is a Chinese type 84 with a 16" bbl. Manufactured to take 30 rdAK mags and sell for more than a standard SKS. I looked at 2 recently, but was not impressed. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers Last edited by SwedeSteve; 03-29-2008 at 11:41 PM.

03-30-2008, 01:15 AM	#3
PONTIACDM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 546 Trader Rating: (0)	Prices I think Steve is right. It looks to be the one that takes the ak mags. That will cost you between $325 and $450 most likely. If you just want the paratrooper Probably around $250 and $300. Now a lot depends on condition and if the serial #'s match. I went to the gun show in Dayton Ohio today and I guess everyone is preparing for the election because sks prices have sky rocketed. A normal Chinese sks that I could have bought a month ago for $200 to $225 is now $300 and up. So, the prices I stated above will depend if the panic has hit your area yet or not. Hope this helps __________________ I'm Safe Inside My Helmet

03-30-2008, 09:30 AM	#4
29er savoy Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Somewhere out there Posts: 164 Trader Rating: (0)	the march 31 issue of shotgun news on page 22 had an ad from omega weapons systems for NORINCO chicom "honor guard" SKS rifles all chrome except reciever for $499.99 and paratrooper SKS's for $299.99

03-30-2008, 10:54 PM	#5
azgunnut01 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 90 Trader Rating: (0)	Thanks for the info. I will be looking at this gun at an auction next month. I have a lot of SKSs but I didn't recognize this picture.