Muleskinner
Ultimate Member
10 round SKS mags are cheap online.
Do these add much to the value?
I also have a black synthetic stock
I think you're missing the point that he has a banned SKS-M that takes AK mags. I've also got one that is basically a mirror of his. They are far more rare than you're giving them credit for.It's worth whatever someone is willing to give you for it. Made in 1999 it has no military significance. If I were looking for one I would offer you $400 for everything you have and maybe go another $25-50 for the accessories if we were bargaining. It's not going to appreciate in value any time soon if ever.
I think you're missing the point that he has a banned SKS-M that takes AK mags. I've also got one that is basically a mirror of his. They are far more rare than you're giving them credit for.
The argument that the military ones are better and have more history is totally valid (and correct in my eyes), but it's just not valid in pricing this particular rifle. Better does not mean more expensive in this case.
What? I bought mine in like 2012, and it was ~$375. IMHO, it's not all that impressive as a rifle (the SKS isn't, in general), but it's a fun little bit of gun trivia that takes AK mags (mostly), and that's worth something to me. The SKS-D guns are slightly more expensive, I suppose, but that's not what the OP has.Unfortunately we have not seen one of these for sale in the state of MD in over 5 years, and the last ones were for sale for a grand or more.
What? I bought mine in like 2012, and it was ~$375. IMHO, it's not all that impressive as a rifle (the SKS isn't, in general), but it's a fun little bit of gun trivia that takes AK mags (mostly), and that's worth something to me. The SKS-D guns are slightly more expensive, I suppose, but that's not what the OP has.
What? I bought mine in like 2012, and it was ~$375. IMHO, it's not all that impressive as a rifle (the SKS isn't, in general), but it's a fun little bit of gun trivia that takes AK mags (mostly), and that's worth something to me. The SKS-D guns are slightly more expensive, I suppose, but that's not what the OP has.
I own one, so I'd say I have something to base my opinion on. How about you? Do you own an SKS-M?Well you know what they say about opinions LOL
I don't know where this myth came from, but my SKS-M is not significantly more accurate than my AMD-65, and neither was my Yugo SKS before I sold it. It also does not have the magazine compatibility that the AMD-65 does; you flat-out cannot put many mags in without fitting them first. The ergos are also unimpressive compared to the AK, especially the safety. LRBHO on real SKS's is admittedly nice, but the SKS-M doesn't have one (of course).Its more accurate than an AK and certainly as reliable.