Need help with pricing

[ErikC12]

I'll be able to get some pictures up tomorrow, but for the time being...

I have a letter dated K series Tula SKS.
Bore is brights and sharp. Wood and steel look very nice as far as I can tell, with only a few minor safe/handling marks. Problem is, I hve no idea what they're going for these days. Any input is appreciated.

[huntingsocal]

$500-$650 for refurb

$850-$1,200 for non refurb

[ErikC12]

Thanks. How does one tell if it's refurbed. All the numbers match, if that has anything to do with it.

[Jimja]

Everything you might want to know about the Soviet SKS

https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=17575

[huntingsocal]

Thanks. How does one tell if it's refurbed. All the numbers match, if that has anything to do with it.

Usually by the stock

If a refurb you might see an old number xxxxxx'd out and new number stamped

If not refurb you might see a "diamond" cartouche on the stock on either side by the recoil lug

[ErikC12]

Got it. This is a refurbished one then, stock number is crossed out and restamped. Thank you.

[Bainter1212]

Refurbs typically have black painted metal vs blued.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

BBQ Paint on some or all of metal surfaces and/or xx’s = refurb. An absolutely perfect refurb Tula might fetch $600 or so. Last year Russians with no date top cover are exceedingly common, but great weapons and cool to collect nonetheless.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

Laminated replacement stocks will usually not be force matched, but are still refurb indicators anyway.

[boris badinov]

Thanks. How does one tell if it's refurbed.

Post pictures.

[echo1]

What year? PAX

[ErikC12]

Sorry no pictures yet, been a hectic few days. Probably Sunday. It's dated with a K, internet says that's a 1958.