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martin08 · February 2, 2009, 05:46 PM

Many variables to consider. Original unissued with all matching numbers and near perfect furniture - maybe worth the money.

But if it's a refurb (black bolt carrier, XXXX stock, re-arsenal stamp, most laminated stocks, non-matching numbers), the value goes down from there.

Extras like scopes and mounts (unless it's the original russian sniper), holes drilled in the receiver, detachable mags and such don't neccessarily add to the value and some modifications detract from value from a collectors standpoint.

If you're just going to shoot it - you would do well to find a refurb for $300 - 350.

Here's my '54 Tula in lam stock. It came with all the accessories and extras in a private sale for $250. Yeah, that was a real deal, but a re-arsenal like this can be found with some modest searching for $350ish.

February 2, 2009, 05:46 PM	#8
martin08 Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2009 Posts: 181	Many variables to consider. Original unissued with all matching numbers and near perfect furniture - maybe worth the money. But if it's a refurb (black bolt carrier, XXXX stock, re-arsenal stamp, most laminated stocks, non-matching numbers), the value goes down from there. Extras like scopes and mounts (unless it's the original russian sniper), holes drilled in the receiver, detachable mags and such don't neccessarily add to the value and some modifications detract from value from a collectors standpoint. If you're just going to shoot it - you would do well to find a refurb for $300 - 350. Here's my '54 Tula in lam stock. It came with all the accessories and extras in a private sale for $250. Yeah, that was a real deal, but a re-arsenal like this can be found with some modest searching for $350ish.