Chinese SKS Value

[heysox]

A recently deceased friend had a Chinese SKS (spike bayonet under folder) that had very few rounds through it. I'd like his widow to get a fair price for it to help her out moving ahead. I''m not sure what a fair price is these days for that rifle. Any thoughts would be appreciated. TIA.

 

[Sampson]

Try here for your specific manufacturer and model.

https://truegunvalue.com/

 

[GuitarmanNick]

SKS variations can make values hard to determine without more details.

Check here to research the rifle: http://chinesesks.weebly.com/

 

[TI-tick]

I bought 2 mil surp Chinese SKS a few years back for $350 each. All matching but with honest field wear. $400 or so is likely a fair bottom price with the top depending on what the research shows

 

[BurkeM]

A recently deceased friend had a Chinese SKS (spike bayonet under folder) that had very few rounds through it. I'd like his widow to get a fair price for it to help her out moving ahead. I''m not sure what a fair price is these days for that rifle. Any thoughts would be appreciated. TIA.

Best bet is to put it up for consignment at your favorite FFL. (Downside- it may hang on the wall for 6 months.)

Option 2: bring it down to Chantilly Gun Show (12/29 to 12/31) and walk around with a "For Sale" sign. It's one place where you could show it to 6-10 dealers in 30 minutes and sell to the highest bidder, and walk out with cash.

 

[wilcam47]

A recently deceased friend had a Chinese SKS (spike bayonet under folder) that had very few rounds through it. I'd like his widow to get a fair price for it to help her out moving ahead. I''m not sure what a fair price is these days for that rifle. Any thoughts would be appreciated. TIA.

Condition is going to matter but anywhere from $400 up

 

[Melnic]

Its Chinese military or Norinco?
Condition of stock and metal determine. SCSG on consignment and ask him to price to sell.
He may have one or two in his shop to compare and then price it.

 

[Fate]

I haven’t seen a Chinese SKS for under $500 in several years. Even the rough imports from the Balkans last year were $500 and up.

 

[Hecktor Peabody]

Any photos?

 

[Jim12]

Its Chinese military or Norinco?
Condition of stock and metal determine. SCSG on consignment and ask him to price to sell.
He may have one or two in his shop to compare and then price it.

What % do consignment shops command these days?

 

[BurkeM]

What % do consignment shops command these days?

Variable.

If practical, bring it to the Timonium gun show this weekend.

 

[Jim12]

Variable.

If practical, bring it to the Timonium gun show this weekend.

I'm just curious about consignment commissions, not selling. 10%? 1/3? 50%? But it would be hard to negotiate from a starting position of "variable."

 

[wilcam47]

I'm just curious about consignment commissions, not selling. 10%? 1/3? 50%? But it would be hard to negotiate from a starting position of "variable."

Last thing we consigned was 20% but depends where you go i guess

 

[Jim12]

Last thing we consigned was 20% but depends where you go i guess

Thanks.

 

[wreckdiver]

I bought a Norinco sks paratrooper with a 16” barrel. Thought it was cool because it was shorter. I’ve only shot it twice in 20 years. Probably not even 100 rounds through it. I’d let mine go if the price was right. Never sold any guns, but might be time to start thinning the herd.