Getting an unmodified, all matching SKS at a great price is getting harder every day. As far as whether you'll love it like your Mosin, well we can't answer that.
My own observation, I like my Mosin M44 better than my Yugo SKS but not as well as my Russian SKS, a 1954 Tula. The Yugo is all matching but I don't like its muzzle-heavy balance while the rearsenaled Russian just feels right.
The Russian is in great shape but has a force matched SN magazine, laminated stock and "new" barrel. It's a great rifle but doesn't meet your requirements. Maybe you could find one that does but it won't be cheap!
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