SKS Worth

[JBaus]

The question is....does the seller have the original stock and handguard? Or did he throw it away?

[Lucky Scott]

You came to the wrong place to ask the question. On the open market you might get $450 for that gun, but you came to a place where everybody likes them in original condition so you are getting all these "Aint worth nutting" remarks. While I am also a guy that likes his SKS rifles with the wood stock and original numbers matching condition, I know that there are lots of guys in the world that would love your rifle just the way it is.
Of course, Cali legal is a must!

[Cato]

I'd say $300. All those accessories are very low grade and cheapen the value of the SKS. I have a feeling it's worth less than a stock SKS: maybe $200. And we haven't even considered the barrel.

[Vacaville]

You came to the wrong place to ask the question. On the open market you might get $450 for that gun, but you came to a place where everybody likes them in original condition so you are getting all these "Aint worth nutting" remarks. While I am also a guy that likes his SKS rifles with the wood stock and original numbers matching condition, I know that there are lots of guys in the world that would love your rifle just the way it is.
Of course, Cali legal is a must!

You might get $450 from people who are enthralled with the cosmetic appearance, but that's about it.

Scan up and read my post. Yes, some people have issues with losing originality and collectibility; however, there are sound mechanical reasons not to make these modifications. Many of us (myself included) have been there and done this. About 4 years ago I had created an SKS that looked very much like that (California legal though). I have yet to see a "tacticool" SKS that is as reliable and well built as it was before the Bubba'in started. It's not an AR, and there aren't many reputable companies making replacement parts for the SKS. At least in my case, I'm trying to save this guy some money and the pain of troubleshooting a problematic build. Learn from my mistakes, please.

[Lucky Scott]

Hey VacaVille, Dont get me wrong. I am not a fan of that type of SKS either.
But he asked a question. And I gave him a correct answer.
He is not building it, from the first post it looks like he has it already in that condition and wants to sell it. Some kid or mall Ninja will buy it from him like it is.
I wouldnt. but I know there are people out there that will.

[Vacaville]

Hey VacaVille, Dont get me wrong. I am not a fan of that type of SKS either.
But he asked a question. And I gave him a correct answer.
He is not building it, from the first post it looks like he has it already in that condition and wants to sell it. Some kid or mall Ninja will buy it from him like it is.
I wouldnt. but I know there are people out there that will.

Now your post makes sense. I was assuming he was thinking of buying it.

[JBaus]

I bought my first SKS recently and I must say that I understand the people's need/want/preference to retain the natural-original look/feel. Since I'm a fan of Tactical and original, I do see why other gunners will buy more than just one SKS as I want to retain the natural but tinker around and change up another one for fun.....it's ok to have FUN with your gun and NOT give a damn what others think since it's YOURS and not there's. This isn't grade-school/High school.

With that being said, I asked if the seller had the original stock because the ability to interchange from the modern stock back to the original wooden stock DOES make a difference in price IMO. Also, what SKS is it? Russian, Yugo, Romanian, Chinese? who makes it will also affect the price as well a potentially drive the price down because if someone altered a Russian, I'm sure you'll hear it to no end from the purists.

If the person doesn't have the stock and by going with the standard average SKS price, I would say anywhere between $375 to $415 due to the tactical stock/bipod/scope....If the person has the original stock and handguard in Excellent condition then I would say......$425-$475.

FYI...I picked up my Chinese SKS with matching numbers and EXCELLENT Condition from gunbroker.com for $300 (which included 140rds ammo). I think I lucked out though.

You came to the wrong place to ask the question. On the open market you might get $450 for that gun, but you came to a place where everybody likes them in original condition so you are getting all these "Aint worth nutting" remarks. While I am also a guy that likes his SKS rifles with the wood stock and original numbers matching condition, I know that there are lots of guys in the world that would love your rifle just the way it is.
Of course, Cali legal is a must!

[henmar77]

Not to highjack, but what is an original Russian sks with stainless bolt imported by kbi worth these days?

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[0321jarhead]

Pending on condition and other factors, 300-500 maybe a little more but, not much more.

[JBaus]

I'm seeing Excellent condition Russian SKS going for $400-$600. I did see a Russian where the stock was changed to Tapco and I was a bit heart-broken.

Man, makes me wish I was into firearms sooner as I would have stock-piled on these bad-boys.

Not to highjack, but what is an original Russian sks with stainless bolt imported by kbi worth these days?

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[MrTokarev]

Not much to say that hasn't been said already. Collectors would likely give you $100-$150 for it. You'd be better off trying to sell it as to someone who might want the "tactical" look. Let them know it's like an AK, but it's not an "assault weapon". You may only get casual shooters who don't know about bullet buttons with that line but I see people on gunbroker trying to sell gussied up mosins for the same price that you can get 2 or 3 in original condition from classicarms so there must be a market.

Another option would be to sell off the aftermarket parts piecemeal and then try and find a cheap wood replacement stock (maybe not cheap, but whatever you can find reasonably priced) and then sell it but inform them that the stock is not original. Unless of course, you have the original wood furniture for it, then slap that back on and you're set. Sell the plastic and the SKS will go for over $300.

The thing you have to realize is that collectors want original condition and the tactical people are probably just going to buy an AR-15 or something similar so you have to work around that.

That's my .02 (or maybe .50, that ended up longer than I planned).