Info Russian SKS

jlm223 · 07-03-2009

Does anyone know anything about a Russian SKS I have the chance to buy one have not seen it I was told it was from WWII any info would be appreciated.

Donnelly · 07-03-2009

They are usually considered the best made of the SKS rifles. They are generally worth more (and sell for more) than any produced by other countries. Inspect it well, but most samples are well above the Chinese, Romanian, etc.

blue2golf · 07-03-2009

Everything that is known about SKS rifles will be found here:

Survivor's SKS Boards - Index

A tremendous resource. Ask any question you want and you will have an answer.

jlm223 · 07-03-2009

Hey thanks a lot I will learn every thing I can from the web site, Seller want me to make offer not for sure what to offer.

Mrmonte · 07-03-2009

Im no SKS expert by any means but I dont think its possible to have one from WWII. Wasnt production started in the mid 50's? I guess I could have looked that info up myself but what fun would that be. Besides, im sure someone around here knows the answer anyway.

Cwood · 07-03-2009

The SKS was designed in 1945 and was tested in early 45 in the front line against Germany. It wasn't til 1949 when it was officially adopted by the Soviets.

citizenkane · 07-03-2009

Yeah Its almost 100% guaranteed to be post war and if it wasnt it be worth a fortune. Most are dated on the reciever cover, 1949 to 1955. If there is not date but it has a large star on the reciever at the part near the bolt its post 55. Most are in the $300 to $400 range, closer to $400 these days. The 1949 dates bring much more.

winchester1 · 07-04-2009

It's a SKS, offer him $250 for it. If he takes it you got a good deal

jlm223 · 07-04-2009

Hey thanks a lot this was a lot of help. I will inspect the rifle and make discission.

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jlm223 Plinker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Muncie Posts: 96	Info Russian SKS Does anyone know anything about a Russian SKS I have the chance to buy one have not seen it I was told it was from WWII any info would be appreciated.

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blue2golf Plinker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Evansville Posts: 138	Everything that is known about SKS rifles will be found here: Survivor's SKS Boards - Index A tremendous resource. Ask any question you want and you will have an answer. __________________ Fishbowl of Bud, Ma'am.

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jlm223 Plinker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Muncie Posts: 96	Thanks Hey thanks a lot I will learn every thing I can from the web site, Seller want me to make offer not for sure what to offer.

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Donnelly Marksman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Logansport Posts: 552	They are usually considered the best made of the SKS rifles. They are generally worth more (and sell for more) than any produced by other countries. Inspect it well, but most samples are well above the Chinese, Romanian, etc.

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Mrmonte Plinker Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 114	Im no SKS expert by any means but I dont think its possible to have one from WWII. Wasnt production started in the mid 50's? I guess I could have looked that info up myself but what fun would that be. Besides, im sure someone around here knows the answer anyway.

07-03-2009	#7 (permalink)
citizenkane Plinker Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 69	Yeah Its almost 100% guaranteed to be post war and if it wasnt it be worth a fortune. Most are dated on the reciever cover, 1949 to 1955. If there is not date but it has a large star on the reciever at the part near the bolt its post 55. Most are in the $300 to $400 range, closer to $400 these days. The 1949 dates bring much more.

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winchester1 Plinker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Howe,IN Posts: 56	It's a SKS, offer him $250 for it. If he takes it you got a good deal

07-04-2009	#9 (permalink)
jlm223 Plinker Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Muncie Posts: 96	Hey thanks a lot this was a lot of help. I will inspect the rifle and make discission.