SKS prices?

Hans · November 12, 2012, 01:32 AM

Anyone know what they are running these days? I'm talking Yugo 59/66, cheap, nothing fancy. Thanks.

Technosavant · November 12, 2012, 09:39 AM

Last I checked, one in good condition was $300 and climbing. For ones that have seen a rougher life (corrosion in the bore and gas valve), probably a bit less.

The days of the truly cheap Yugos are over.

sc928porsche · November 12, 2012, 09:44 AM

last ones I checked were running 350-400.

doofus47 · November 12, 2012, 12:40 PM

350 ish

SteveBonning · November 12, 2012, 05:09 PM

Don't hesitate to spend some time looking. I just picked up a Sino-Soviet SKS from Numrich Gun Parts via Gunbroker; safety-inspected and test-fired, in very good condition with bright bore, just some dinged-up wood, shipped in a Plano case for $260. There are still some good deals to be found.

1 old 0311-1 · November 12, 2012, 05:48 PM

Found a Chinese SKS 2 weeks at a small gun show. Matching numbers, s.n. less than 1500 ( one of the FIRST imported) in NEW condition for $210.

xkalifornian · November 12, 2012, 07:53 PM

I've seen some listed at $500. lately!

stu925 · November 12, 2012, 10:11 PM

I paid $345 OTD for my Yugo back in January, I thought that was a bit high until I went to the next gun show and they were already going up from there. Mine was in like new condition so I didn't mind ponying up the cash. Last gun show I went to Russians were priced in the $600-700 range and the Yugos were priced at $400 and up. Those are asking prices though not selling prices, have no idea if any of them actually sold at those prices. Gunbroker might be a better guide if you're a registered user, you can search completed auctions to see what people are paying for them.

Stu

plouffedaddy · November 12, 2012, 10:53 PM

If you're stuck on a Yugo I can't help but I got a 1959 Type 56 the other day that needed some work (tons, I mean TONS

of cosmo---unlike anything I'd seen & a little rust that I'm still cleaning up) for $230. It was from grabagun but classic firearms has some from the same batch for $250 currently. I ordered one from them too

Tough to pass up on a milled SKS these days for that price...

rmocarsky · November 14, 2012, 10:20 PM

I was in LGS Monday to get hunting license.

They had 3 for $450 each.

Rmocarsky

amx4080 · November 15, 2012, 10:04 AM

Asking prices for Yugo M59/66 SKS rifles are averaging just under $400, with the average sale price a little over $300 lately. Here's data: GunStockMarket Yugo M59/66 SKS data.

The real story lately is not so much that prices have increased dramatically, but that the supply is trending down. Take a look at the general SKS tracking data at the same site, which shows the prices holding steady overall, but the number of available listings beginning to drop.

Even with a recent set of Chinese SKSs (imported from the Balkins is the theory, specifically Albania), and these new imports (yes, direct imports from China have been banned for a long time, hence the third-party country as the source) which are still not C&R being of Chinese origin originally, the supply of SKS rifles is tapering off.

Ignition Override · November 18, 2012, 02:03 AM

According to one of the SKS forums at "SKSboards", the PRC ("Red China") has refused to furnish documents to the ATF which could allow them to have C&R status.

This was despite receiving "Most Favored Trade" status from Clinton in the 90s.

Warrior1256 · November 20, 2012, 08:10 PM

I have a Russian SKS that I bought about 15 years ago. I recently had my firearm collection appraised and the SKS was valued at $600.00. It has the folding bayonet and is in very good condition.

jmfc606 · November 21, 2012, 12:52 AM

Southern Ohio Gun (SOG) has Yugo 59/66 SKS's in VG to EX condition for $329.95. They have the same in Super Excellent condition for $369.95.
These prices are from the November flyer. You'll need an FFL or C&R to order from them. www.southernohiogun.com 1-800-944-4867

KevK. · November 21, 2012, 07:24 AM

Aimsurplus has Chinease models in fair condition for sbout $265.

November 12, 2012, 01:32 AM	#1
Hans Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2004 Location: Montana Posts: 402	SKS prices? Anyone know what they are running these days? I'm talking Yugo 59/66, cheap, nothing fancy. Thanks. __________________ G26, Ruger LCP Ruger 10/22 Savage 111 LWH .270 Win. Without the 2nd Amendment, none of the others would exist.

November 12, 2012, 09:44 AM	#3
sc928porsche Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2008 Location: now living in alabama Posts: 2,325	last ones I checked were running 350-400. __________________ No such thing as a stupid question. What is stupid is not asking it.

November 12, 2012, 12:40 PM	#4
doofus47 Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2010 Location: live in a in a house when i'm not in a tent Posts: 917	350 ish __________________ I'm right about the metric system 3/4 of the time.

November 12, 2012, 05:09 PM	#5
SteveBonning Member Join Date: January 2, 2011 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 84	Don't hesitate to spend some time looking. I just picked up a Sino-Soviet SKS from Numrich Gun Parts via Gunbroker; safety-inspected and test-fired, in very good condition with bright bore, just some dinged-up wood, shipped in a Plano case for $260. There are still some good deals to be found. __________________ Steve Bonning, PA-C Licensed Collector of Curios & Relics Maryland Designated Collector

November 12, 2012, 10:53 PM	#9
plouffedaddy Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2011 Location: Carolina Posts: 2,960	If you're stuck on a Yugo I can't help but I got a 1959 Type 56 the other day that needed some work (tons, I mean TONS of cosmo---unlike anything I'd seen & a little rust that I'm still cleaning up) for $230. It was from grabagun but classic firearms has some from the same batch for $250 currently. I ordered one from them too Tough to pass up on a milled SKS these days for that price... __________________ Mrgunsngear's Youtube Channel Certified Glock Armorer

November 12, 2012, 09:39 AM	#2
Technosavant Senior Member Join Date: May 29, 2007 Location: St. Louis, MO area Posts: 3,654	Last I checked, one in good condition was $300 and climbing. For ones that have seen a rougher life (corrosion in the bore and gas valve), probably a bit less. The days of the truly cheap Yugos are over.

November 12, 2012, 05:48 PM	#6
1 old 0311-1 Junior member Join Date: November 5, 2012 Posts: 89	Found a Chinese SKS 2 weeks at a small gun show. Matching numbers, s.n. less than 1500 ( one of the FIRST imported) in NEW condition for $210.

November 12, 2012, 07:53 PM	#7
xkalifornian Member Join Date: April 11, 2008 Location: southeast AZ Posts: 20	I've seen some listed at $500. lately!

November 12, 2012, 10:11 PM	#8
stu925 Senior Member Join Date: December 20, 2010 Location: New York Posts: 856	I paid $345 OTD for my Yugo back in January, I thought that was a bit high until I went to the next gun show and they were already going up from there. Mine was in like new condition so I didn't mind ponying up the cash. Last gun show I went to Russians were priced in the $600-700 range and the Yugos were priced at $400 and up. Those are asking prices though not selling prices, have no idea if any of them actually sold at those prices. Gunbroker might be a better guide if you're a registered user, you can search completed auctions to see what people are paying for them. Stu

November 14, 2012, 10:20 PM	#10
rmocarsky Senior Member Join Date: February 27, 2009 Posts: 312	I was in LGS Monday to get hunting license. They had 3 for $450 each. Rmocarsky

November 15, 2012, 10:04 AM	#11
amx4080 Member Join Date: December 10, 2011 Posts: 47	Asking prices for Yugo M59/66 SKS rifles are averaging just under $400, with the average sale price a little over $300 lately. Here's data: GunStockMarket Yugo M59/66 SKS data. The real story lately is not so much that prices have increased dramatically, but that the supply is trending down. Take a look at the general SKS tracking data at the same site, which shows the prices holding steady overall, but the number of available listings beginning to drop. Even with a recent set of Chinese SKSs (imported from the Balkins is the theory, specifically Albania), and these new imports (yes, direct imports from China have been banned for a long time, hence the third-party country as the source) which are still not C&R being of Chinese origin originally, the supply of SKS rifles is tapering off. __________________ The GunStockMarket

November 18, 2012, 02:03 AM	#12
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Posts: 1,560	According to one of the SKS forums at "SKSboards", the PRC ("Red China") has refused to furnish documents to the ATF which could allow them to have C&R status. This was despite receiving "Most Favored Trade" status from Clinton in the 90s.

November 20, 2012, 08:10 PM	#13
Warrior1256 Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 2012 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 144	I have a Russian SKS that I bought about 15 years ago. I recently had my firearm collection appraised and the SKS was valued at $600.00. It has the folding bayonet and is in very good condition.

November 21, 2012, 12:52 AM	#14
jmfc606 Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 90	Southern Ohio Gun (SOG) has Yugo 59/66 SKS's in VG to EX condition for $329.95. They have the same in Super Excellent condition for $369.95. These prices are from the November flyer. You'll need an FFL or C&R to order from them. www.southernohiogun.com 1-800-944-4867 __________________ Joe C NRA Life Member

November 21, 2012, 07:24 AM	#15
KevK. Senior Member Join Date: May 1, 2012 Posts: 137	Aimsurplus has Chinease models in fair condition for sbout $265. __________________ CZ82, S&W Mod. 65 .357, Marlin 22mn (22WMR), Mossberg 500.