My My, how the tide has turned for the SKS...

There are definitely two distinct camps in the SKS world. (and many sub groups within those)

1) Shooters
I want a good reliable mid size caliber NR semi auto
A price of $400 - $500 seems reasonable if you looks at what else is out there.
id expect price to keep climbing. eventually topping out close to $1k (3-5 yrs)

Why?:
-the supply of any firearm that comes through the US will be limited as they gobble up EVERYTHING
-The OIC and other government interventions are removing options (every person that had an AR still wants to go the range)
-Its NR, and that holds a premium especially for centre fire Semi's
- they arent making any more so now new supply exist

2) collectors
its a mil sup that has been seen as the entry way into collecting due to a low price point

really hard to predict where these prices will go. I think that how the overall economy performs will be the biggest influence.
looks at classic cars for example. I can justify dropping $45K on a truck i drive every day but i cant justify dropping $60k on a car i drive only on sunny Saturdays. But if the economy is doing well and im making great money then id have the extra cash and will buy collector items
 
The prices can only go up. They are still the cheapest way into the (quality) NR semi-auto world. I think the collector specimens will easily hit $1000-1100 in a year or two.

I fall into both groups that you mentioned. My collector focus has been refined/confined to 2008 IZH import SKS's only (for a number of reasons) and I would gladly pay $1000 for a decent example, and maybe more.
 
Jmcc said:
There are definitely two distinct camps in the SKS world. (and many sub groups within those)

1) Shooters
I want a good reliable mid size caliber NR semi auto
A price of $400 - $500 seems reasonable if you looks at what else is out there.
id expect price to keep climbing. eventually topping out close to $1k (3-5 yrs)

Why?:
-the supply of any firearm that comes through the US will be limited as they gobble up EVERYTHING
-The OIC and other government interventions are removing options (every person that had an AR still wants to go the range)
-Its NR, and that holds a premium especially for centre fire Semi's
- they arent making any more so now new supply exist

2) collectors
its a mil sup that has been seen as the entry way into collecting due to a low price point

really hard to predict where these prices will go. I think that how the overall economy performs will be the biggest influence.
looks at classic cars for example. I can justify dropping $45K on a truck i drive every day but i cant justify dropping $60k on a car i drive only on sunny Saturdays. But if the economy is doing well and im making great money then id have the extra cash and will buy collector items
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Well said and becoming more true every month!
 
Hope Andy's not advising the Turd on "buy-back" prices ;-P I've got a 51 Tula in Tapco I wouldn't take $500 for, out East they're going for that or more.
 
Jmcc said:
There are definitely two distinct camps in the SKS world. (and many sub groups within those)

1) Shooters
I want a good reliable mid size caliber NR semi auto
A price of $400 - $500 seems reasonable if you looks at what else is out there.
id expect price to keep climbing. eventually topping out close to $1k (3-5 yrs)

Why?:
-the supply of any firearm that comes through the US will be limited as they gobble up EVERYTHING
-The OIC and other government interventions are removing options (every person that had an AR still wants to go the range)
-Its NR, and that holds a premium especially for centre fire Semi's
- they arent making any more so now new supply exist

2) collectors
its a mil sup that has been seen as the entry way into collecting due to a low price point

really hard to predict where these prices will go. I think that how the overall economy performs will be the biggest influence.
looks at classic cars for example. I can justify dropping $45K on a truck i drive every day but i cant justify dropping $60k on a car i drive only on sunny Saturdays. But if the economy is doing well and im making great money then id have the extra cash and will buy collector items
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1) way before that time it is a given.
 
Jmcc said:
There are definitely two distinct camps in the SKS world. (and many sub groups within those)

1) Shooters
I want a good reliable mid size caliber NR semi auto
A price of $400 - $500 seems reasonable if you looks at what else is out there.
id expect price to keep climbing. eventually topping out close to $1k (3-5 yrs)

Why?:
-the supply of any firearm that comes through the US will be limited as they gobble up EVERYTHING
-The OIC and other government interventions are removing options (every person that had an AR still wants to go the range)
-Its NR, and that holds a premium especially for centre fire Semi's
- they arent making any more so now new supply exist

2) collectors
its a mil sup that has been seen as the entry way into collecting due to a low price point

really hard to predict where these prices will go. I think that how the overall economy performs will be the biggest influence.
looks at classic cars for example. I can justify dropping $45K on a truck i drive every day but i cant justify dropping $60k on a car i drive only on sunny Saturdays. But if the economy is doing well and im making great money then id have the extra cash and will buy collector items
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yes .... very good points..
but you forgot the 3rd group
3)zombie apocalypse/doomsday preppers - hording away sks's n crates of ammo like a squirel caches nuts LOL
 
slarsen47 said:
The SKS makes me think of a semi auto British 303.

Is that a fair analogy?
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Not IMHO.

They don't even have a common bore diameter nor a common bullet weight, shape.

7.62x39 - .310 - 125grain spire point, flat base

303 Brit - .312 - 174 grain or heavier with either boat tail, spire points or flat base, round nose in 200 grain.

Huge energy difference delivered to the target as well.

That being said, I can see where you're coming from.
 
Although prices on SKS's have gone up substantially , it is still a lot of rifle for a fairly cheap price . A proven battle rifle that is practically indestructible . Some people prefer the traditional wood , while others prefer the tactical stock , but they all go boom every time you pull the trigger .
 
45ACPKING said:
yes .... very good points..
but you forgot the 3rd group
3)zombie apocalypse/doomsday preppers - hording away sks's n crates of ammo like a squirel caches nuts LOL
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VERY TRUE!!

but i think they fall into a sub set of #1. they dont care about the numbers matching laminate stock etc. they just want it to go bang when the 5G towers activate the chips made by Bill Gates, implanted by Pfizer
 
I think its only 50% accurate. To a collector ? Sure. But to someone wanting nothing more then a 7.62x39 gun to have fun with. It could be worth a lot more if it fell inline with the buyers personal preference.
 
BeaverMeat said:
I think that an accurate appraisal.

A basic cut stock Lee-enfield sporter is $200-300. The same gun with it’s original stock is $1000+.
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Lol thats a real stretch of a comparison. In that case you are still dealing with collectors and shooters, and in the shooters camp a sporterized enfield is a lame duck. But for shooters looking for a reliable semi auto centerfire an sks is kinda awesome, original or wearing a timbersmith stock, bayonet or not.

Also, tell me the next cheapest semi auto centerfire rifle?
 
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