Bought an SKS back in 2015. Its been sitting in the safe for about 3-4 years. Ive decided I want to part with it. Its a 1950 Tula SKS. All serial numbers matching including the magazine. Asking for help in regard to how much roughly I can sell it for. Or what should i be asking?
Need help with pricing my SKS
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Tomasaurus
CGN Regular
- Location
- SW Ontario
Is it blued or painted? Spring loaded or free floating firing pin?
Barnes_270
Regular
- Location
- Langley, BC
Pictures would help. Is it a refurb (most likely) or not (more valuable)?
LeadMonkey
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Off The Radar
$300-$350 if in mint shape and in the grease unfired for the 70 years, deduct for damage as necessary. I bought the exact same 1950 Tula ( in mint condition, nice bluing, in the grease, all matching including the mag, spring loaded firing pin ) a couple months ago for $300 plus shipping, sold it last week for $350 shipped, I see them going for this steady here.
Here are some pictures. https://s.amsu.ng/xkev3QNfINwN
I have put exactly 400 rounds though it. Did not see any marks of it being refurbished. Correct me if im wrong.
I have put exactly 400 rounds though it. Did not see any marks of it being refurbished. Correct me if im wrong.
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easyrider604
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Greater Vancouver, BC
JMO. It's a non-refurb. Since you've shot it, you've lost some of the desirability of a non-refurb. If cleaned properly after every range trip, $350 plus shipping, to the right person.
PinkyPlinker
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Kenora, ON
Because it has been replaced. No inspection cartouches either.
I would like to point out that there is a faint circle marking on the stock. You can see it here. https://s.amsu.ng/xkev3QNfINwN
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walleyed99
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- I'm not telling, Sask
No such thing as a 52 Izzy, they were made in 53 and 54
What does this mean? Good or bad?
The stock is a heavy refurb and possibly a replacement.
Does the magazine spine look like the one on the left (original) or the one on the right (replacement)?
And does the trigger contour (compare bump and no bump at red arrows) resemble the one on the top (original) or the one on the bottom with the rebound disconnector (pointed out with pen, and a replacement upgrade)?
Does the magazine spine look like the one on the left (original) or the one on the right (replacement)?
And does the trigger contour (compare bump and no bump at red arrows) resemble the one on the top (original) or the one on the bottom with the rebound disconnector (pointed out with pen, and a replacement upgrade)?
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The stock is a heavy refurb and possibly a replacement.
Does the magazine spine look like the one on the left (original) or the one on the right (replacement)?
And does the trigger contour (compare bump and no bump at red arrows) resemble the one on the top (original) or the one on the bottom with the rebound disconnector (pointed out with pen, and a replacement upgrade)?
I will check these once home tonight
Actually, although the photo of trigger and magazine is kinda darkly lit, it looks like the trigger contour does not have the bump right before the mag release lever. Which indicates that it is likely an original magazine-- especially because the trigger serial font seems to match the serial font on the receiver.
"Original condition" 1950 guns are extremely rare -- I have only seen one "original" 1950, possibly two -- because they almost always exhibit one or more indications of refurb and/or replacement parts.
Next to that, an all original metal gun from 1950 is still a pretty uncommon find. Which is plus.
However, IMHO, for a Canadian gun the major bonus is the fact that the magazine exterior is still 100% intact. The absence of the franken-pin is a huge selling point-- and adds extra value to the rifle.
"Original condition" 1950 guns are extremely rare -- I have only seen one "original" 1950, possibly two -- because they almost always exhibit one or more indications of refurb and/or replacement parts.
Next to that, an all original metal gun from 1950 is still a pretty uncommon find. Which is plus.
However, IMHO, for a Canadian gun the major bonus is the fact that the magazine exterior is still 100% intact. The absence of the franken-pin is a huge selling point-- and adds extra value to the rifle.
However, IMHO, for a Canadian gun the major bonus is the fact that the magazine exterior is still 100% intact. The absence of the franken-pin is a huge selling point-- and adds extra value to the rifle.
How is then that magazine pinned to 5 rounds? If it still intact at 10 rds that would be illegal in Canada!
there is different ways to have a magazine blocked to 5 rounds in a sks ...
