1953 Izhevsk SKS

[Bratwurst]

Hi all

I recently came across a 1953 Izhevsk refurb.

Its in great condition with bluing not BBQ. The woodstock is very nice, a well done shellac. There is a wood crack down one side though under the bolt.

Can anyone give me an idea of what it might be worth?

 

[silver69]

About $300-$500 now.

 

[LeadMonkey]

Don’t sell it. That said I wouldn’t take a penny under $450 because of the crack or $600 without the crack. I sold one similar in mint condition for $700 recently and a non-refurb mint in the grease with internally pinned mag for almost $1000 on here.

 

[scianna54]

I would never buy it, even for $300 because of the crack, others may.

 

[Bratwurst]

It's a small crack, nothing life ending.

I was led to believe this model might be quite unuasual/sort after

 

[Robert Nicholson]

It's a small crack, nothing life ending.

I was led to believe this model might be quite unuasual/sort after

It is!
Very few blued 1953 Izhevsk available. $450 to $700 depending on how good it is.

 

[Philthy1]

More rare than the 49......off the top of my head.

 

[Bratwurst]

Ok well that is good to know. It certainly feels better made than the BBQ re-furbs that I own. The action is much much smoother

 

[shredder]

Somebody had to........

 

[AlbertaJohn]

The last sks I bought from Cabelas was an izzy.

 

[cornelunc]

Most of Izzy sks was made in 54, your 53 is rare bird.

 

[jpboivin]

Izzy 53 are rare bird and I lost mine in a boat accident

 

[Robert Nicholson]

Beautiful ^^

Only managed to briefly own a BBQed 1954 Izzy until it suffered the same fate.
Not sure that it was better than a Tula, just different and special because of it.

 

[Bratwurst]

So $700 seems to be the general feel I am getting from people.

 

[The Kurgan]

I would say $600 for a quick(er) sale.

 

[Bratwurst]

I would say $600 for a quick(er) sale.

There's no rush from my end.

 

[Philthy1]

Izzy 53 are rare bird and I lost mine in a boat accident

Gorgeous! I'm quite sure I remember this one from 5 or 6 years back.....and regret not buying it.

 

[MisterJ]

Is there really a difference between a Tula and an Izzy? What would it be?

 

[The Kurgan]

I have or had mint examples of both, and there's no difference in quality, though I have seen some deeply blued '54 Izzy's. The '53 Izzy's came in a nice honey-brown stained stock, which makes them unique. They are also more rare than a 1949, and thus collectible.

 

[Philthy1]

I have or had mint examples of both, and there's no difference in quality, though I have seen some deeply blued '54 Izzy's. The '53 Izzy's came in a nice honey-brown stained stock, which makes them unique. They are also more rare than a 1949, and thus collectible.

Yes, I have never heard an explanation why this was, but thats a great observation.