SKS Feedback

[hockeynut]

I found an SKS looks to be in good shape minus the stock and gas tube.

This is cool because I want to put it into a tapco stock.

What do you think this is worth in todays market?
Thanks!

 

[240 towles]

depends on what kind of SKS. chinese, romainian, russian, yugoslavian? does it accept ak mags? I paid 275 for my norinco, the stock was beat up but the action and barrel were perfect. I know I paid too much, but finding SKS's on the eastern shore is like finding a leprachon.

 

[hockeynut]

depends on what kind of SKS. chinese, romainian, russian, yugoslavian? does it accept ak mags? I paid 275 for my norinco, the stock was beat up but the action and barrel were perfect. I know I paid too much, but finding SKS's on the eastern shore is like finding a leprachon.

My bad it's a Yugo.
I really like the look of a SKS but also like the look of an SKS in a tapco stock. I would hate to take a nice one and not use the original stock.

 

[240 towles]

I have already ordered a tapco t6 stock, 4 tapco mags, a Ncstar compensator, mount, casing deflector, and 4X scope.

 

[Jaybeez]

$125-180 seriously.

 

[2A forever]

SKS = Priceless

It's worth whatever you feel it's worth, come on now , if it wasn't a milsurp steal/deal you would be dropping $800 on an AR platform,... right?

$175-$225 would be fair if in good shape , you could blow a little more if some ammo or accesories was thrown in. Get them now , when the importation ban hits , it will be worth double-triple.

If you have a dremel , I have a free stock for it. Just needs fitted and no metal hardware so you have to have your own cross bolt and spring.

 

[zoostation]

I'd want to know why the gas tube and stock are missing. The Yugos were shot with corrosive ammo and a lot of the ones that were shot out, or the gas block corroded, to the point where the gun wouldn't cycle were turned into parts guns. Not saying this is the case here, of course. Just a general thing to watch out for when buying a Yugo SKS.

 

[240 towles]

If you do get the tapco stock, the cheapest ones I have seen are on ebay.

 

[Russ D]

I've got a new Norinco stock in cosmo with spike bayonet and box mag for trade if anyone needs them.

 

[wilcam47]

gas tubes might be a little hard to find...check gunshows etc i found one last fall but wasnt really looking after that...i would say around 200-230 at most since theres no gas tube or stock....you can might be able to find some somewhere else that are better....or even at a gun show....big thing right now is ammo...

 

[240 towles]

I think CTD sells replacement gas tubes and pistons

 

[hockeynut]

I asked him various questions about the SKS. After emailing the gentlemen he said, "the only pitting I can see is about 3" down from gas valve very minor about 1" long that will be covered up by gas tube"

Any cause for concern?

 

[Scott7891]

gas tubes might be a little hard to find...check gunshows etc i found one last fall but wasnt really looking after that...i would say around 200-230 at most since theres no gas tube or stock....you can might be able to find some somewhere else that are better....or even at a gun show....big thing right now is ammo...

Gas tubes I can find everywhere online from what I have seen. The one part that is keeping me from building one that I literally cannot find anywhere is the gas valve shut-off button that you use to cut off the gas when you want to launch something from the grenade launcher. I have looked at all the major parts channels online and they are all sold out (Numrich, milsurp, gunbroker). If someone could tell me where I could fine one that would be great.

 

[Russ D]

I asked him various questions about the SKS. After emailing the gentlemen he said, "the only pitting I can see is about 3" down from gas valve very minor about 1" long that will be covered up by gas tube"

Any cause for concern?

Pitting is always a concern not to mention that barrel isn't chrome lined. So if it was shot with corrosive ammo it could be really bad.

 

[hockeynut]

Pitting is always a concern not to mention that barrel isn't chrome lined. So if it was shot with corrosive ammo it could be really bad.

Hmmm... Maybe I should pass on this one and just fork over for one at Samco.

 

[hockeynut]

And thank you for all the replies.

 

[Jaybeez]

Gas tubes I can find everywhere online from what I have seen. The one part that is keeping me from building one that I literally cannot find anywhere is the gas valve shut-off button that you use to cut off the gas when you want to launch something from the grenade launcher. I have looked at all the major parts channels online and they are all sold out (Numrich, milsurp, gunbroker). If someone could tell me where I could fine one that would be great.

cncwarrior.com $10 - not oem, but new stainless replacement.

 

[Jaybeez]

I asked him various questions about the SKS. After emailing the gentlemen he said, "the only pitting I can see is about 3" down from gas valve very minor about 1" long that will be covered up by gas tube"

Any cause for concern?

That sounds like it is on the outside of the barrel, likely from gases venting from the holes on the gas tube. No cause for concern.

What are they asking for it?$$

 

[hockeynut]

That sounds like it is on the outside of the barrel, likely from gases venting from the holes on the gas tube. No cause for concern.

What are they asking for it?$$

Can it get worse over time? If so how long... many years?

Since I am a noob I am so affraid of buying a POS thus why I come to you guys....

Otherwise he said everything seems to be in good shape. No issues with the bolt and trigger. He said he has never shot it but from his opinion everything looks good.

I guess it is a gamble.

 

[Jaybeez]

Can it get worse over time? If so how long... many years?

Since I am a noob I am so affraid of buying a POS thus why I come to you guys....

Otherwise he said everything seems to be in good shape. No issues with the bolt and trigger. He said he has never shot it but from his opinion everything looks good.

I guess it is a gamble.

Every c&r is a gamble to an extent. Keep your rifle clean and it wont pit or rust. Leave it issued to guerrila soldiers in the field and you will have finish problems. If you like the price then buy the dang thing.


I just bought a rough looking romy for $159, it had a tag on it that said "broken", one half of a bent paperclip later it works fine. Its my 4th so called "broken" sks, all are good rifles.