Am I missing something here, SKS question

[tacticalpanda]

I've been looking for a Russian SKS for awhile. Was bidding on this SKS on gun broker and well it went for a lot more money that any SKS I've seen. Is there something special about this SKS that I should know that makes it worth over $1,200.00?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=377321245

 

[boilermaker]

I think you need to provide the GB number. Your link looks to be the "items you didn't win"

 

[MAGG]

send the link to SKS Ray....he will steer you into all the right info

 

[tacticalpanda]

Sorry fixed the link. will send him a message.

 

[jpm]

Very nice wood on that one!

 

[SKS Ray]

Its been re-listed, I think the sale was bogus.

The only SKS variant that anyone in their right mind would pay $1200 for is a mint 1949 original rifle. Then it goes North Korean, East German, and a few other rarites.

 

[Gillham]

Its been re-listed, I think the sale was bogus.

The only SKS variant that anyone in their right mind would pay $1200 for is a mint 1949 original rifle. Then it goes North Korean, East German, and a few other rarites.

Relisted auction was ended almost immediately from the look of it - seller probably had it auto-relisting. If nothing is too special about it, I'm going to guess that it was just a case of good ol' fashion bidding wars getting the best of people.

 

[martin08]

It does look to be an original as issued 1953 Tula, and not a refurb. But at $1,200, one should be able to buy an as issued Izhevesk.

From the condition (not the prettiest), it looks like a $6-700 gun, tops.

 

[dhuze]

I'll take $1200 for my Russian SKS.

Wait I'll do an NES discount $1000 to NES members. Hurry before the next person in line reads this.

 

[SKS Ray]

It does look to be an original as issued 1953 Tula, and not a refurb. But at $1,200, one should be able to buy an as issued Izhevesk.

From the condition (not the prettiest), it looks like a $6-700 gun, tops.

Damn, I'd take $700 for my 53 Tula.

 

[martin08]

Damn, I'd take $700 for my 55 Tula.

Fixed it for you.

I'll take the '55 Tula.

 

[SKS Ray]

Fixed it for you.

I'll take the '55 Tula.

I'm hanging onto that one.

 

[40 caliber]

I have seen a 52 tula original go for $1200-$1400 about 8-10 months ago. I remember reaching out to Martin08 on it. it had me thinking about selling a similar one I own. He luckily talked me back down.

The pictures were much better. There was no doubt that is was an unmolested original. The cartouches were solid. the stain on the stock looked brand new. It had a buy now that was scooped up in the range I listed. it could have been SKS fever at the time but i have seen exceptional examples with good pics (but rarely) of 52-54 tulas break 4 digits.