Russian SKS

SwedeSteve · 10-17-2007, 05:22 PM

Hey Guys- A guy has a 1954 Tula SKS with no import stamp. Barrel is in great shape, numbers match, stock has a few scrapes and some scratches. One ding at bottom rear of buttstock.
Side of receiver is stamped CCCP_ _. Last 2 are numbers but I have forgot them. Bayonet is blade type and functional. It's a heavy rifle! What is it worth ballpark?
Thanks!

Big Dog · 10-17-2007, 06:26 PM

In some places, a motivated buyer could offer $400 for a decent Russian SKS.

Triggerjerk · 10-17-2007, 06:28 PM

Well, CCCP is the Soviet version of USSR. That I can tell you. Price? I cannot help.

toolman · 10-17-2007, 07:31 PM

I've seen imported models for around $250 in decent shape at local pawn shops.

SPOCAHP ANAR · 10-17-2007, 07:38 PM

Offer him $250 for it and run like hell with it when he sells it to you.

SwedeSteve · 10-18-2007, 08:41 AM

It is a real nice weapon, and I have a thing for Tula's you see. He'll sell for $300. What say you all? Get it, or wait for a better one?

Big Dog · 10-19-2007, 04:57 AM

Get it! That's a fair price for a nice Russian. Even a worn Norinco goes for $250 down here - Russians are very sought-after but hard to find.

SilverRun · 10-19-2007, 01:40 PM

Fair price - nothing special, but you will likely not find one for too much less. Get it if you want one.

SwedeSteve · 10-20-2007, 08:43 PM

Thanks guys! Much appreciated! I am stepping out of my collecting WWII service rifles to get this one.

SPOCAHP ANAR · 10-21-2007, 10:16 AM

Local gunshop has two of them for 425$ each. Not a bad deal, can always unload it easily for that price!

Rave · 10-22-2007, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SwedeSteve

Hey Guys- A guy has a 1954 Tula SKS with no import stamp. Barrel is in great shape, numbers match, stock has a few scrapes and some scratches. One ding at bottom rear of buttstock.
Side of receiver is stamped CCCP_ _. Last 2 are numbers but I have forgot them. Bayonet is blade type and functional. It's a heavy rifle! What is it worth ballpark?
Thanks!

No import stamp,interesting. I just got a chinese SKS with no import stamp.
I wonder if that's good or bad?

Dallas · 10-22-2007, 01:55 PM

Assuming the barrel is in good shape $300 to $400 is about right for the rifle. Offer him $200 and negotiate from there.

SwedeSteve · 10-24-2007, 09:31 PM

Update: He finally took $280, and a few at the local pub! Not too bad I would think.

10-17-2007, 05:22 PM	#1
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,266 Images: 1	Russian SKS Hey Guys- A guy has a 1954 Tula SKS with no import stamp. Barrel is in great shape, numbers match, stock has a few scrapes and some scratches. One ding at bottom rear of buttstock. Side of receiver is stamped CCCP_ _. Last 2 are numbers but I have forgot them. Bayonet is blade type and functional. It's a heavy rifle! What is it worth ballpark? Thanks! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-17-2007, 06:26 PM	#2
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,205	In some places, a motivated buyer could offer $400 for a decent Russian SKS. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

10-17-2007, 06:28 PM	#3
Triggerjerk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 978	Well, CCCP is the Soviet version of USSR. That I can tell you. Price? I cannot help. __________________ We old dogs can learn new tricks. We just may not like performng them. TJ

10-17-2007, 07:31 PM	#4
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,566 Blog Entries: 22	I've seen imported models for around $250 in decent shape at local pawn shops. __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

10-17-2007, 07:38 PM	#5
SPOCAHP ANAR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SC-upstate Posts: 4,085 Images: 3 Blog Entries: 4	Offer him $250 for it and run like hell with it when he sells it to you. __________________ Spocrest Out!..........

10-18-2007, 08:41 AM	#6
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,266 Images: 1	It is a real nice weapon, and I have a thing for Tula's you see. He'll sell for $300. What say you all? Get it, or wait for a better one? __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-19-2007, 04:57 AM	#7
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,205	Get it! That's a fair price for a nice Russian. Even a worn Norinco goes for $250 down here - Russians are very sought-after but hard to find. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

10-19-2007, 01:40 PM	#8
SilverRun Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AL Posts: 1,661	Fair price - nothing special, but you will likely not find one for too much less. Get it if you want one.

10-20-2007, 08:43 PM	#9
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,266 Images: 1	Thanks guys! Much appreciated! I am stepping out of my collecting WWII service rifles to get this one. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

10-21-2007, 10:16 AM	#10
SPOCAHP ANAR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: SC-upstate Posts: 4,085 Images: 3 Blog Entries: 4	Local gunshop has two of them for 425$ each. Not a bad deal, can always unload it easily for that price! __________________ Spocrest Out!..........

10-22-2007, 01:55 PM	#12
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,595	Assuming the barrel is in good shape $300 to $400 is about right for the rifle. Offer him $200 and negotiate from there. __________________ Those who forget History are condemed to repeat it.

10-24-2007, 09:31 PM	#13
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,266 Images: 1	Update: He finally took $280, and a few at the local pub! Not too bad I would think. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers