Where to buy a SKS?

BoogieMan · July 31, 2013, 10:40 AM

LGS are all +-$450 around me. I noticed several threads about guys who have recently ordered SKS at reasonable prices and I am wondering where I should be looking. Gunbroker tends to run a little high and by time I add my fees I am at the same price as the local guys. I dont mind spending $450 if the gun is in VGC but most I see are pretty well worn. Go figure a beet up 50y/o military weapon. lol

Melkiper · July 31, 2013, 10:45 AM

I just bought my Chinese SKS from Classicfirearms.com. I need to post pictures of it soon. I'm pretty sure the cost was 367.00 total shipped to my door with the 25 dollar hand select for the metal condition.

The stock is beat up pretty bad but not horrific and the metal is is excellent shape.

Took it to the range on Monday and was a real blast to shoot

Skans · July 31, 2013, 12:04 PM

Tons of them on Gunbroker. Here's one for $290 - no one bidding on it yet. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=356920155

ShootingTargets7.com · August 7, 2013, 01:50 PM

No bids on that SKS.. But it looked pretty beat up.

tahunua001 · August 7, 2013, 08:42 PM

you could try J&G or SOG.

Gator Weiss · August 8, 2013, 07:21 AM

I have seen SKS rifles bought and sold under a variety of situations. I can remember many of these rifles flooding the market at 80 bucks from dealers and people bought them and put them up. It seems that lots of folks reflect on those times and it created a situation in which many regard it as a Poorboy Cheap Rifle. A knock about truck gun not worthy of respect. The truth is it is a very strong and sophisticated piece of engineering with much history behind it. I much prefer it to the AK. The trick to buying an SKS is to locate someone who needs a few bucks and negotiating. You can do much better on price. I know one guy who visits garage sales and simply asks the sellers if they have any guns they want to sell. He often comes into deals on firearms with that tactic. You can find these rifles everywhere and a hundred bucks will still get you one from time to time. Many were bought and put up and are stilll in someone's closet waiting for you to find them and buy them. You have to get out and make contact and search to find good deals. Be careful with such tactics. Don't get into buying something from a nest of thieves and dopers. Don't hesitate to report suspicious gun selling dopers and thieves to the police. Don't hesitate to ask police to check stolen on a serial number they will do that for you. With a little searching and networking you will find credible folks who will sell firearms at below current market values. Catching them at the right time is the crucial element in finding a good deal.

Ignition Override · August 23, 2013, 08:21 PM

For a typical Yugo with the launcher, Samco Global Arms in Miami always has them.

billj47 · August 23, 2013, 10:33 PM

Allan has several on his sight. He has good stuff.

Cheapshooter · August 24, 2013, 05:13 PM

Dealer transfer fees can eat you up. Especially on C&R firearms like the Yugo SKS. One purchase can cost you as much, if not more than a C&R FFL that is good for 3 years($30). Not a lot of red tape, or hassle from the feds for a class 03 Collector of Curio and Relic Firearms (C&R) FFL either.
Then you could order an SKS from any number of distributors and have it shipped directly to you.

Capybara · August 25, 2013, 12:46 PM

As long as you don't mind your SKS having "character"
http://www.classicfirearms.com/c-r-eligible/chicomsks

$319.00

BoogieMan · August 26, 2013, 06:40 AM

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Not a lot of red tape, or hassle from the feds for a class 03 Collector of Curio and Relic Firearms (C&R) FFL either.
Then you could order an SKS from any number of distributors and have it shipped directly to you.

I wish I could get a C&R FFL, unfortunately the great state of NJ does not recognize C&R FFL. It would do me no good. My LGS is pretty good, out of 3 guns he has charged me once for the transfer fee of $35. $17 NICS each time.

Cheapshooter · August 26, 2013, 12:04 PM

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$17 NICS each

They charge to make the phone call?

BoogieMan · August 27, 2013, 06:50 AM

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They charge to make the phone call?

In NJ NICS is run by the state. State charges for the time to look up your name in data base. Im not sure if its $17 from state or thats what the LGS charges but at least a portion of that goes to the state. Thats why NJ decided to make the system run by the state. Its a money maker, its also why we had a wait as long as 20 days for an instant check. At least its back to instant now.

Skarekrow88 · September 2, 2013, 09:56 PM

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For a typical Yugo with the launcher, Samco Global Arms in Miami always has them.

Just got my C&R license and I really want a M59/66 but $379?!. Is that really the best price out there?

Ignition Override · September 3, 2013, 01:20 PM

Skarekrow19:
I have no idea who has the best price for a typical Yugo. My Norinco was bought back in March of '08 and I soon was infected with Lee-Enfield (#4/#5) fever, then the FR8 bug.

If I could justify a second SKS (just bought a Garand S.G. Special), my preference would be for either the classic Russian SKS, with the very appealing reddish-brown stock, or the Yugo version which was manufactured Without the grenade Launcher.

easyliven88 · September 3, 2013, 06:17 PM

Check these out....
http://www.allans-armory.com/aaresult.php?PageId=32

They are C&R eligible....

Prof Young · September 4, 2013, 09:35 PM

Shooters:
Years and years ago, when I was first getting involved in hunting and the shooting sports I passed on an SKS for . . . $70. But I didn't know enough about them etc. DANG!
Live well, be safe
Prof Young

Capybara · September 5, 2013, 09:55 PM

For those wondering what your $319.00 from Classic will get you, I just had these guys show up today. Very happy with them all, no broken or cracked stocks (so far, from what I can see. But there is a gallon of cosmoline all over these). I did pay extra for matching numbers and hand select. No rust or pitting that I can find, bores look shiny with some cosmo in them.

Ignition Override · September 5, 2013, 11:40 PM

Are the bores chrome-lined by chance? Just curious.

If not, they still have the classic bayonets.

Justice06RR · September 6, 2013, 04:16 AM

I would've suggested to look locally on forums and private sales, but seeing you're in NJ i do not know how your state laws work with FTF sales.

Just try ordering from many of the online distributors like Classic. That price is hard to beat right now. Many SKS I've seen for sale locally are $400 and up, so $319 is not bad at all.

Good luck with your search.

July 31, 2013, 10:40 AM	#1
BoogieMan Senior Member Join Date: April 4, 2012 Location: South Jersey Posts: 2,217	Where to buy a SKS? LGS are all +-$450 around me. I noticed several threads about guys who have recently ordered SKS at reasonable prices and I am wondering where I should be looking. Gunbroker tends to run a little high and by time I add my fees I am at the same price as the local guys. I dont mind spending $450 if the gun is in VGC but most I see are pretty well worn. Go figure a beet up 50y/o military weapon. lol __________________ Concentrated power is not rendered harmless by the good intentions of those who create it. Milton Freidman "If you find yourself in a fair fight,,, Your tactics suck"- Unknown

August 8, 2013, 07:21 AM	#6
Gator Weiss Senior Member Join Date: August 13, 2007 Posts: 117	SKS purchase I have seen SKS rifles bought and sold under a variety of situations. I can remember many of these rifles flooding the market at 80 bucks from dealers and people bought them and put them up. It seems that lots of folks reflect on those times and it created a situation in which many regard it as a Poorboy Cheap Rifle. A knock about truck gun not worthy of respect. The truth is it is a very strong and sophisticated piece of engineering with much history behind it. I much prefer it to the AK. The trick to buying an SKS is to locate someone who needs a few bucks and negotiating. You can do much better on price. I know one guy who visits garage sales and simply asks the sellers if they have any guns they want to sell. He often comes into deals on firearms with that tactic. You can find these rifles everywhere and a hundred bucks will still get you one from time to time. Many were bought and put up and are stilll in someone's closet waiting for you to find them and buy them. You have to get out and make contact and search to find good deals. Be careful with such tactics. Don't get into buying something from a nest of thieves and dopers. Don't hesitate to report suspicious gun selling dopers and thieves to the police. Don't hesitate to ask police to check stolen on a serial number they will do that for you. With a little searching and networking you will find credible folks who will sell firearms at below current market values. Catching them at the right time is the crucial element in finding a good deal. Last edited by Gator Weiss; August 8, 2013 at 07:26 AM.

August 23, 2013, 10:33 PM	#8
billj47 Member Join Date: March 11, 2009 Posts: 32	Allan's Armory Allan has several on his sight. He has good stuff.

August 24, 2013, 05:13 PM	#9
Cheapshooter Senior Member Join Date: December 2, 2007 Location: Missouri Posts: 8,306	Dealer transfer fees can eat you up. Especially on C&R firearms like the Yugo SKS. One purchase can cost you as much, if not more than a C&R FFL that is good for 3 years($30). Not a lot of red tape, or hassle from the feds for a class 03 Collector of Curio and Relic Firearms (C&R) FFL either. Then you could order an SKS from any number of distributors and have it shipped directly to you. __________________ Cheapshooter's rules of gun ownership #1: NEVER SELL OR TRADE ANYTHING!

August 25, 2013, 12:46 PM	#10
Capybara Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 180	Classic is the best source for Chinese SKS right now As long as you don't mind your SKS having "character" http://www.classicfirearms.com/c-r-eligible/chicomsks $319.00

July 31, 2013, 10:45 AM	#2
Melkiper Member Join Date: January 13, 2013 Location: Billerica, MA Posts: 65	I just bought my Chinese SKS from Classicfirearms.com. I need to post pictures of it soon. I'm pretty sure the cost was 367.00 total shipped to my door with the 25 dollar hand select for the metal condition. The stock is beat up pretty bad but not horrific and the metal is is excellent shape. Took it to the range on Monday and was a real blast to shoot

July 31, 2013, 12:04 PM	#3
Skans Senior Member Join Date: November 20, 2008 Posts: 11,132	Tons of them on Gunbroker. Here's one for $290 - no one bidding on it yet. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=356920155

August 7, 2013, 01:50 PM	#4
ShootingTargets7.com Junior member Join Date: July 29, 2013 Posts: 11	No bids on that SKS.. But it looked pretty beat up.

August 7, 2013, 08:42 PM	#5
tahunua001 Senior Member Join Date: July 21, 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 7,839	you could try J&G or SOG. __________________ ignore my complete lack of capitalization. I still have no problem correcting your grammar. I never said half the stuff people said I did-Albert Einstein You can't believe everything you read on the internet-Benjamin Franklin

August 23, 2013, 08:21 PM	#7
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,884	For a typical Yugo with the launcher, Samco Global Arms in Miami always has them.

September 3, 2013, 01:20 PM	#15
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,884	Skarekrow19: I have no idea who has the best price for a typical Yugo. My Norinco was bought back in March of '08 and I soon was infected with Lee-Enfield (#4/#5) fever, then the FR8 bug. If I could justify a second SKS (just bought a Garand S.G. Special), my preference would be for either the classic Russian SKS, with the very appealing reddish-brown stock, or the Yugo version which was manufactured Without the grenade Launcher. Last edited by Ignition Override; September 5, 2013 at 11:39 PM.

September 3, 2013, 06:17 PM	#16
easyliven88 Member Join Date: June 7, 2013 Location: Macomb County Michigan Posts: 85	Check these out.... http://www.allans-armory.com/aaresult.php?PageId=32 They are C&R eligible.... __________________ There can be only one....and thats me

September 4, 2013, 09:35 PM	#17
Prof Young Senior Member Join Date: August 21, 2007 Location: Illinois - down state Posts: 2,403	Mistake to pass on one Shooters: Years and years ago, when I was first getting involved in hunting and the shooting sports I passed on an SKS for . . . $70. But I didn't know enough about them etc. DANG! Live well, be safe Prof Young

September 5, 2013, 09:55 PM	#18
Capybara Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Posts: 180	Classics For those wondering what your $319.00 from Classic will get you, I just had these guys show up today. Very happy with them all, no broken or cracked stocks (so far, from what I can see. But there is a gallon of cosmoline all over these). I did pay extra for matching numbers and hand select. No rust or pitting that I can find, bores look shiny with some cosmo in them.

September 5, 2013, 11:40 PM	#19
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,884	Are the bores chrome-lined by chance? Just curious. If not, they still have the classic bayonets.

September 6, 2013, 04:16 AM	#20
Justice06RR Senior Member Join Date: December 21, 2010 Location: Central FL Posts: 1,360	I would've suggested to look locally on forums and private sales, but seeing you're in NJ i do not know how your state laws work with FTF sales. Just try ordering from many of the online distributors like Classic. That price is hard to beat right now. Many SKS I've seen for sale locally are $400 and up, so $319 is not bad at all. Good luck with your search.