cabelas selling supergrade sks?

So if these are actual non-refurbs where did they come from? You cant just order a shipment of non-refurbs. This tells me that they are pulling all the good ones at the warehouse. Just another reason to avoid Cabelas.
 
A clean rifle, pre-1952!! with all matching numbers and a cleanly pinned magazine for $249 is a reason to avoid Cabela's??

Okie Dokie.
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I like them just fine. Sorry you guys out West seem to "claim" you get such crappy stock and service. Mine is just fine, and the stock I have physically handled and BOUGHT is exceptional. So perhaps your "claims" are complete BS?
 
I really enjoy my local Cabelas. I like their selection of quality higher end sporting and outdoor gear. I just don't buy guns there.
 
I checked the link again and it says "Unissued since refurbishment". So, typical SKS refurbs, overpriced like every firearm at Cabelas.
 
There is a lot of Izhevsk's in Cabela's newest batches. At the Barrie location, of the ones we've gotten in stock, at least 1 per batch (batch being generally 5-10).

The description is definitely off. It was originally advertised as "unissued". But that was resolved ASAP. However, the rest of the ad is in dire need of a re-write as well. We had a member of the staff ordered one in for ####s and giggles while advertised as "unissued", and low and behold he got a Izhevsk 1954, all matching - but refurbed. Still a good deal at $250 IMO, but so much for description of "1945-1952" years.
There are also many letter series ones in the plain-jane laminate SKS on our shelves currently, which blow the 1952 date out of the water as well.

The very first shipment when Cabelas in Barrie first opened were awesome. A good chunk of them were all blued, but of mags were mis-matched.
 
Canada_Phil said:
A clean rifle, pre-1952!! with all matching numbers and a cleanly pinned magazine for $249 is a reason to avoid Cabela's??

Okie Dokie.
:)

I like them just fine. Sorry you guys out West seem to "claim" you get such crappy stock and service. Mine is just fine, and the stock I have physically handled and BOUGHT is exceptional. So perhaps your "claims" are complete BS?
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I've been buying legit non refurbs for 159-199 in the last 6 months, that being said I might still pay 249 if I could have it in hand. Maybe you'll end up with a real beauty, and I hope you do! Let us know.
 
koesdibyo said:
The very first shipment when Cabelas in Barrie first opened were awesome. A good chunk of them were all blued, but of mags were mis-matched.
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Yeah... And I probably got 2 of those! :)
(Those were 1950 & 1951)

But I have to tell you, if the one I just ordered (and is being sent to Barrie for pickup) turns out to be 1953 or later and Izhevsk I'm going to be really pissed off, so be prepared to return my money if you are saying that could be the case. (Sounds like you are staff??)

The ad clearly states production up to 1952... Which could ONLY be Tula correct?... Izhevsk's production began in 1953 and then only for 2 years I believe?

EDIT: I have now archived the page with a screen print to combine with my order confirmation. If it turns out to be anything other than described with respect to year of manufacture, then NO SALE. I hope this doesnt turn into my first sour experience there.
 
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koesdibyo said:
There is a lot of Izhevsk's in Cabela's newest batches. At the Barrie location, of the ones we've gotten in stock, at least 1 per batch (batch being generally 5-10).

The description is definitely off. It was originally advertised as "unissued". But that was resolved ASAP. However, the rest of the ad is in dire need of a re-write as well. We had a member of the staff ordered one in for ####s and giggles while advertised as "unissued", and low and behold he got a Izhevsk 1954, all matching - but refurbed. Still a good deal at $250 IMO, but so much for description of "1945-1952" years.
There are also many letter series ones in the plain-jane laminate SKS on our shelves currently, which blow the 1952 date out of the water as well.

The very first shipment when Cabelas in Barrie first opened were awesome. A good chunk of them were all blued, but of mags were mis-matched.
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Just quoting your whole original post for my future reference as well... (In case edited or deleted)
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"Re-furb" is not the issue here since there really is no such thing as "mint/unissued" anymore if there was ever really even such a thing. They are 65 years old and have been handled and re-handled several times over the decades.

I have been very happy with Cabelas before as they had pretty clean examples from early years production. Thats why I bought there. Fir whatever reason, when I happened to be looking months ago, they had 1950's and 51's whereas everyone else near me had 53's, 54's and 55's and still do. I can get those all day long for $179 or $189.

If these do NOT turn out to be 1952's or earlier, than the ad is a misrepresentation. It could very well be an "honest" mistake, but it wouldn't matter to me as Im only interested in pre-1953 SKS. I would never pay $249 for a 1953 or later gun. I already know where I can get those elsewhere for less.
 
Canada_Phil said:
"Re-furb" is not the issue here since there really is no such thing as "mint/unissued" anymore if there was ever really even such a thing. They are 65 years old and have been handled and re-handled several times over the decades.

I have been very happy with Cabelas before as they had pretty clean examples from early years production. Thats why I bought there. Fir whatever reason, when I happened to be looking months ago, they had 1950's and 51's whereas everyone else near me had 53's, 54's and 55's and still do. I can get those all day long for $179 or $189.

If these do NOT turn out to be 1952's or earlier, than the ad is a misrepresentation. It could very well be an "honest" mistake, but it wouldn't matter to me as Im only interested in pre-1953 SKS. I would never pay $249 for a 1953 or later gun. I already know where I can get those elsewhere for less.
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A bunch of unrefurbished rifles came in the last import from the Ukraine, Lever and Westrifle had 'em.

The year of an SKS has basically no bearing on price other than 1949 and early 1950 examples.
 
my friend was in today,asked too see or be directed too the supergrade sks,they showed him a couple of the most beat up refurbs ever,so much for that.
 
raptorman14 said:
my friend was in today,asked too see or be directed too the supergrade sks,they showed him a couple of the most beat up refurbs ever,so much for that.
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There are not ANY of the so called "Super Grade" in stores. They are in the warehouse only. I went in person to Barrie first. They have their usual mostly laminated stock ones with mismatched magazines in stores.
 
bp2626 said:
A bunch of unrefurbished rifles came in the last import from the Ukraine, Lever and Westrifle had 'em.

The year of an SKS has basically no bearing on price other than 1949 and early 1950 examples.
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Year is important to me for several reasons. One is that these models have the original spring loaded firing pin design. I was willing to pay the $40 odd dollars more for the all matching #'s and earlier year production. If I had just wanted a "shooter" to chop up and Bubba up, I would just get anything after 1953 for that.... For $179.
 
Canada_Phil said:
I like them just fine. Sorry you guys out West seem to "claim" you get such crappy stock and service. Mine is just fine, and the stock I have physically handled and BOUGHT is exceptional. So perhaps your "claims" are complete BS?
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Or we have higher standards? I don't know about you, but I can count to four. I opened my in-store pickup order that was supposed to be 2 boxes of 525 Federal .22 and 4 boxes of those Troy Landry CCI 300 packs. I got 3.....

I've dealt with the customer service counter just as much as the regular cashiers in the last four or five months. That IS bul****t! :bsFlag:
 
Update and FYI for anyone concerned...

I had a pleasant chat with one of the product managers in the Call Centre. These ship out of Calgary. There is no way he can confirm what the exact year of what is going to be sent out to me. I filled him in on the confusion & possible bad feelings that might occur with some buyers because of this issue.

He advised the vast majority of the product he is aware of all falls within 49-52.. All matching #'s. I advised that many end recipients are stating that a few odd later years from other arsenals are what they are getting. He advised that he will try to get to the bottom of it and speculated that when their supplier was filling the order that it could be possible that one-offs here and there are put in to fill the crate. I will grant that this probably happens... But it doesn't solve my possible issue.

He noted my file of our conversation and advised that I wait to see what I get and if Im not happy, I will get a refund. However, my order will be an INSTORE PICKUP, so even though they do NOT technically give refunds on firearms, I will get a pass as I did not take it into my possession yet (so to speak)... Im not sure what those who have it shipped directly could do? You could be SOL if you are not happy I guess??

Anyway, I will be HAPPY if I get a 1952 or under thats "clean". So, heres hoping!

Oh... Look to Cabela's editing the ad (AGAIN) if they find they have a problem with disgruntled people. If you may be one of those, maybe you should call the toll free line to voice your concerns BEFORE your order arrives so that you can at least have a notation put into your account file.
 
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