August 4, 2011, 10:24 AM | #26 |
Senior Member
Join Date: June 16, 2008
Location: Wyoming
Posts: 11,061
|
Looking in my crystal ball, I see the prices of SKS/AK going up.
I'm not basing this on idiotic zombie, or gun grabbing fears, but a legit demand. Here's my reasoning. We all know, (even if some wont admit) that they are not accurate, compared to ARs, M1As, etc. You never see them in HP or other serious matches. Looking in my Crystal Ball, I see a change. We all know of CMP GSM Vintage Rifle Programs, but did you know the CMP has a Modern Military Program, (see CMP 2011 rule book). When it catches on, you're gonna find rifle matches for the modern military rifles such as the SKS & AKs. They will be competing against similar rifles and not Garands, Springfield's or National Match ARs & M1As. When this catches on, look to see the demand, and prices, skyrocket. Just look at what happened in the new Vintage Sniper Rifles programs. Prices on the scopes & other equipment for these rifles have gone through the roof in the last couple years. I see the same thing happening to the SKS/AK in the future. If you want one I'd suggest not waiting.
__________________
Kraig Stuart CPT USAR Ret USAMU Sniper School Distinguished Rifle Badge 1071 |
August 6, 2011, 10:50 AM | #27 |
Member
Join Date: May 4, 2011
Posts: 35
|
Simple Gas System Fix
chack's post caused me to remember that I'd heard this somewhere before - AND that I'd read about a pretty simply fix on an SKS board (where the legendary Kaavi holds court - he's the guy who has taught himself the art of improving the SKS trigger group, engineering countless variations of SKS rifles, back to Simonov's intended design).
I went back there and found it rather quickly - anyone with a Yugoslav who has been burdened with this problem may find this very inexpensive cure, useful (may have even been posted here, I just remember where I read it): http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php?topic=4191.0 (...try doing some home-made improvisation on an AR... ) Anyway, hope it helps! |
August 6, 2011, 11:08 AM | #28 |
Senior Member
Join Date: December 5, 2009
Location: Frisco Texas
Posts: 844
|
In North Texas I see Chinese SKS at $325 to $350
$400 at local gunshows
__________________
An imperfect servant of my Lord and Saviour, Jesus Buying American made, wherever I still can |
August 12, 2011, 01:19 AM | #29 |
Junior Member
Join Date: June 8, 2008
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 11
|
I bought 1/2 a dozen back about '91. All were 1954 milled Russians. IIRC, they cost me (I had an FFL back then) $300. I sold 4 and kept 2 for myself. Eventually I gave one to my son and sometime around 2000-2001 sold mine for $125. Sure wish I had kept it!
Recently bought a Mosin-Nagant for $90 OTD.
__________________
John ~ "Whatever trips yer trigger!" |
August 20, 2011, 07:24 AM | #30 |
Senior Member
Join Date: January 6, 2010
Location: Fairfax, Va. Home of the NRA
Posts: 130
|
I just paid $400 for my Russian Tula all matching numbers in great shape! It's not a refurb either. Considering what the prices for the Chinese and Yugo SKS are going for, I am hoping that I did well. Mine came from a collection that belonged to someone that had it for many years. I sure wish I could have got one a few years ago when I heard they were around $100, but it is what it is nowadays. Who know? Maybe 50 years from now when my son owns all of my guns it might be worth double??
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
|
|