Yugo SKS

[Raptor3000]

Guys, I am looking to buy a Russian SKS in excellent condition. So, while looking for Russian SKS, saw these Yugo SKSs on classicfirearms site.

http://classicfirearms.com/firearms.htm

My question is are these collectors or just shooters? are these chrome lined?

In short, is it a good buy or just keep looking for Russian?

BTW, i have a C&R

Please advice.

thanks

[C&Rtrader]

shooters. not collectors (generally and at the moment... like all things that may one day change)

Yugo SKS are C&R... but NOT in california because the age cannot be determined. This means that even with a C&R you cannot have it shipped to your door. You can however cash and carry them out of state and bring it back into CA or mail it to yourself. HOWEVER, that model has the grenade launcher. that is a destructive device in CA. You need to remove it BEFORE it comes into the state... and do not bring the removed piece here either. Watch a youtube video on removal. It is a pain. If you want a yugo.. drive to AZ or NV and get one there.

or... get a russian.. they are nicer anyway and can be delivered to your door.

[blackrat]

Doesn't qualify for CA 50+ year law nor will classic arms ship it to california due to the grenade launcher. They won't do the muzzle brake switch either, ive already asked them. They'll sell to calfornia but take no risks when dealing with us.

Edit: Trader beat me to the punch. There's still plenty of legal Yugos here and at a relatively cheaper price than the Russian or norinco models. check the marketplace.

[BrokerB]

Saw a Russian sks today $600 looked to be in very good condition. Had a 1 stamped on front site. ... So this means most accurate from factory, Yes

[SKSer45]

Well well look what we have here har har!!!

Ok even though I hate yugo sks I still will help a fellow CG out

So here is the deal. Russian is the collectors side of the SKS world and especially one that is in excellent condition. They are also excellent shooters and are the cream of the crop. So by all means if you want something that has more collectors value but also be a great shooter then by all means grab the Russian. Be worth it down the long run.

Now yugo (which I troll on and are an abomination) have no collectors value like Russians do however as far as shooters go, they work just fine. Just have to worry about the Gas Valve after heavy usage. Majority of them do not have Chrome line Barrels and the one on Classicfirearms probably has a functioning grenade launcher which makes them Illegal in CA.

However the price is not to bad for A Yugo but it would be wise to call em and ask them if they can turn the Grenade Launcher into a muzzle break that way it can be legally owned in CA. Or if they even ship that to CA. Once you do that you can dump loads of ammo into the Yugo

So its up to you but me Personally I stick with the Russian especially is in good Shape and have fun with it. Go with God my child and let the SKS disease spread through your veins.

[SKSer45]

Saw a Russian sks today $600 looked to be in very good condition. Had a 1 stamped on front site. ... So this means most accurate from factory, Yes

Yes! get it!!! You will be very happy :P

[Mssr. Eleganté]

Twenty years ago, Yugo SKSs were so rare that they sold for $1200 in the U.S. while Russians sold for $99.

Ten years ago Yugos were $99 and Russians were $300.

Now Yugos are $300 and Russians are $500.

In ten years the Russians might export another million SKSs to the U.S. and Yugos will again be more expensive than Russians.

All SKSs are collectable. Ruger Mini-30 rifles cost more than excellent condition Russian SKS rifles. That doesn't mean the Ruger is more collectible and the mint Russian SKS is just a shooter.

[Raptor3000]

Thanks Guys, I will pass Yugo.

[Raptor3000]

Saw a Russian sks today $600 looked to be in very good condition. Had a 1 stamped on front site. ... So this means most accurate from factory, Yes

Is it listed in market place or on other website?

thanks

[SKSer45]

Thanks Guys, I will pass Yugo.

yay! You make the right choice and Comrade Simonov will be happy

@ Mssr. elegant. Yes this is true man I pray that day will come that Russia just drops off boat loads of SKS!! haha I can relieve the 80's as rifle man not as a boy watching The Turtles and Power Rangers!!

However the E. German and N.Koreans have kept their value high here in the States and are extremely hard to find here in the us One day.

[BrokerB]

No store only

[Raptor3000]

Guys, what do you think about this one?

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=534556

Its Tula 51 not chrome lined, is it a good buy?

thanks

[SKSer45]

Guys, what do you think about this one?

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=534556

Its Tula 51 not chrome lined, is it a good buy?

thanks

ahh I was browsing that earlier. Its looks to be in great shape and has a nice classic Russian finish. To be honest with you you would have to shine a light down the barrel to see if its chrome. Russians especially earlier ones weren't "officially" chromed till later but some how they where. Could have been re-aresonaled, wasn't documented what ever. Either way be a good shooter and its cash and carry and also has the correct rifle sling. Plus has cleaning rod and if it doesn't have a cleaning kit that is an easy fix. I would grab it.

[Blitzburgh]

Guys, what do you think about this one?

http://www.calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=534556

Its Tula 51 not chrome lined, is it a good buy?

thanks

That's a nice rifle! If you don't get it - let me know, I will. That's a good price in my opinion.

Surprises me it hasn't already been bought.

[SKSer45]

That's a nice rifle! If you don't get it - let me know, I will. That's a good price in my opinion.

Surprises me it hasn't already been bought.

Easy boy!! We have bigger Fish to Fry!! After the tourney then I will help you in your quest for A Russian SKS Hmmm I got an idea what we can do with your yugo...hehe