SKS Buying Guide

[TonyZ]

Hey all,
I am looking at adding an SKS to the collection and would like to know some things to look for when purchasing one. I'm looking at getting one from Lever in Vancouver for $200(Russian Refurb) and would like to know what to look for when choosing one. Cheers

-Tony:stfun00

 

[can14]

Lever has two kinds....chrome bolts and bayonets and blue bolts and bayonets. Look for matching numbers and buy one of each....

 

[Dsiwy]

For collecting you dont want "painted" gun

 

[nelly]

Look up about ten threads, to "SKS basics".

 

[MudChucker]

Lever has two kinds....chrome bolts and bayonets and blue bolts and bayonets. Look for matching numbers and buy one of each....

good info... Ive been wondering about the silver bolt/ blue bolt thing... I see a few guys sell painted bolts etc in the EE for the same price as chrome... never gave it too much thought.

 

[westrifle_sks]

Hey all,
I am looking at adding an SKS to the collection and would like to know some things to look for when purchasing one. I'm looking at getting one from Lever in Vancouver for $200(Russian Refurb) and would like to know what to look for when choosing one. Cheers

-Tony:stfun00

Support CGN Dealers www.westrifle.com quality SKS.

 

[cyclic]

Couple things, check for actual blueing and not painted barrel (outer), chrome bolt, check the bolt to ensure it doesn't have a ring around where the headstamp seats (firing pin) Take a light with you so you can see if the bore has any pitting. The three I got from there were all perfect bores so you should be fine. Check condition of wood.

 

[Woodbeef]

Do you want it as a shooter or collector?

 

[sergey96]

Hey all,
I am looking at adding an SKS to the collection and would like to know some things to look for when purchasing one. I'm looking at getting one from Lever in Vancouver for $200(Russian Refurb) and would like to know what to look for when choosing one. Cheers

-Tony:stfun00

Tony what is your location? Are you in Vancouver?

 

[easyrider604]

Hey all,
I am looking at adding an SKS to the collection and would like to know some things to look for when purchasing one. I'm looking at getting one from Lever in Vancouver for $200(Russian Refurb) and would like to know what to look for when choosing one. Cheers

-Tony:stfun00

Read all the SKS stickies on top of the Red Rifles sub-forum, go to all the links shown in the threads as well. Should tell you most if not all you need to know.

Lever Arms has a lot of SKSs to choose from.

If you know what to look for, and you are patient and nice to the staff, you can end up with a great find at a fabulous price...$350 bucks for the rifle and a case of ammo.

 

[TonyZ]

Thanks for all the info guys appreciate it and yes I live in the vancouver area

 

[sergey96]

Hey all,
I am looking at adding an SKS to the collection and would like to know some things to look for when purchasing one. I'm looking at getting one from Lever in Vancouver for $200(Russian Refurb) and would like to know what to look for when choosing one. Cheers

-Tony:stfun00

Good luck with that purchase Tony. Post some pictures please when you buy it

:stfun00