PinkyPlinker
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
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- Kenora, ON
I still do that once in a while.
Should I get an SKS?
- Thread starter MattE93
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I still do that once in a while.
This is an interesting one, how the cost factors went to crazy. Back in (maybe) 1979 I paid $49.00 each for the SKS purchased in minimum groups of 20. I was a CIII dealer back in the 70's through maybe 2005 when the sales to LEA's dropped off and the licenses went to $2,000.oo.
I sold them for $89.oo each, but then the Valmets I imported were only $359.oo.......... Yeah, those were the fun days.
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I sold them for $89.oo each, but then the Valmets I imported were only $359.oo.......... Yeah, those were the fun days.
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Works out about right, $100. 1979 money is equivalent to about $340 today so the prices have risen approximately with inflation.
I honestly never thought I would own an SKS or Mosin when I first got into this game. Never was big fan of the commie rifles, had my sights on the ###ier K98 and No.4 Mk.1... a few months later and I now own both a Mosin M38 and SKS
The EE is bad for my bank account. Every time I think, I’ve got a enough milsurps right now, someone will post a really good deal on a rifle or a new milsurp I’ve never heard of will be posted and then I just have to have it. Still don’t think I’ll ever own a Garand at their price point or an M1 carbine as the ammo is too expensive for what it is but never say never
The EE is bad for my bank account. Every time I think, I’ve got a enough milsurps right now, someone will post a really good deal on a rifle or a new milsurp I’ve never heard of will be posted and then I just have to have it. Still don’t think I’ll ever own a Garand at their price point or an M1 carbine as the ammo is too expensive for what it is but never say never
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Completely new to the game... all these posts have me itching for my own!
I should've listened when I tried to tell everyone it would just be one gun
Russian SKS, here I come!
don't limit yourself!
there are so many flavours you should try more.
Russian, Chinese, Wood, taticool.
I keep a coffee cup with spare change. when i hit $200 i start looking on the EE for my SKS
On the positive side, my missing-out on M1 Garands was what led me to picking-up a pile of SVT-40's when they splashed into Canada....
Regret can be a powerful motivator!...
