WTB an SKS, Kyle area, SA to Austin

[ag1052]

Edit: Please Lock! I found one! Thanks TGT!

I'm looking for an entry level sks in 7.62x39. Don't care much about looks but just want internals in good shape. I'm in Kyle so looking for San Antonio to Austin.

 

[breakingcontact]

Gun show tomorrow in dripping springs. However even at the big show I didnt see many sks rifles and the ones I saw were expensive.

Maybe let TGT know which models youre looking for?

 

[ag1052]

Thanks Breaking Contact, I really dont know. Im fine with a chinese one as long as it fires. Ive seen chinese ones go for under $300 online but I just dont know how much I trust it. Id be good with spending a bit more just to know its from someone trustworthy. Id be good with buying a bit better model too but Id like to stay about $500 or less.

 

[Mikeinhistory]

I think this is the cheapest you will find. Chinese SKS Type 56 Rifle - Original Military All Milled 7.62x39 Semi-Auto w/ Chrome Lined Barrel - C&R Eligible - Long Guns

 

[ag1052]

I think this is the cheapest you will find. Chinese SKS Type 56 Rifle - Original Military All Milled 7.62x39 Semi-Auto w/ Chrome Lined Barrel - C&R Eligible - Long Guns

Thanks! Ive never bought a used gun online before... yall think its a safe choice? I know it will need a cleaning when I get it and Im fine with that but I just want to make sure it fires.

 

[Mikeinhistory]

Thanks! Ive never bought a used gun online before... yall think its a safe choice? I know it will need a cleaning when I get it and Im fine with that but I just want to make sure it fires.

I have dealt with Classic before as have many others and they are very accurate in their descriptions. If a problem were to happen they are very good about completely replacing the arm. I think with these in particular the will most likely be cosmoline free but they would probably require a little bit more detailed cleaning. I have had many SKS's and have abused some when I was younger. If all the parts are there it is damn near indestructible.

 

[majormadmax]

It's safe, SKS rifles are pretty reliable (similar to the AK in that sense) and Classic stands behind the stuff they sell.

I would consider getting an 03 FFL (C&R) so you can have eligible firearms sent directly to your home. It's well worth the $30 for a three-year license. Takes about a month once you've submitted your paperwork.

I love my Simonova rifles, they're fun shooters!

Cheers! M2

 

[Southpaw]

I have a Norinco, bought it years ago and it's been a great gun. I just wish I would have bought a few more when they where everywhere.

 

[ag1052]

Should I pay the extra to get the matching numbers? Any advantage to it other than to not aggravate my ocd?

 

[breakingcontact]

Stopped at a pawn shop in cedar park today. They had one either with tapco furniture or in that type of stock. $500 I think. No beuno.

 

[breakingcontact]

Id probably buy one from Classic. I've gotten smarter about driving all over from shop to shop and show to show.

 

[Mikeinhistory]

Should I pay the extra to get the matching numbers? Any advantage to it other than to not aggravate my ocd?

Only in the eyes of a serious collector. Refurbished SKS's will work as well as any.

 

[Texasgordo]

Classifieds has one for sale.

 

[majormadmax]

Stopped at a pawn shop in cedar park today. They had one either with tapco furniture or in that type of stock. $500 I think. No beuno.

A "bubba?!?" Not worth anything near $500. I consider these to be less valuable than one in stock form, but I do own one! It was the first SKS I ever acquired...

 

[majormadmax]

Classifieds has one for sale.

Yep, a Yugo up in Round Rock for $300. That's a good deal!

 

[breakingcontact]

I dont think this is off topic as it should help OP. What was up with the Albanians? They were only on market a short while.

 

[ag1052]

Thanks for letting me know about the one in the classifieds!

 

[Texasgordo]

Are you going to buy it?

 

[Mikeinhistory]

I dont think this is off topic as it should help OP. What was up with the Albanians? They were only on market a short while.

The Albanian SKS's are considered the most rare. I do not know the specific numbers or the exact reasons, but they were made in the fewest numbers except for the East German made ones. They were one of the few satellites to manufacture their own. They are supposedly very well made. I do not know there did seem to be more around before but as I said, they are considered very rare.

 

[breakingcontact]

Funny you mentioned this just now. Didnt know there were EG SKS rifles until watching the Nutnfancy review just now then I read your comment.

Did the laws change on SKS importation or did the supplies overseas dry up?