Russian SKS45 ID/FAQ collectibles

[clornothing]

I feel let down I traded an NPAP M70 lol darn either way I let a good couple mags down the barrel functions flawlessly and I can count on it with my life I prefer the smaller handguard compared to an ak47 and the extra feeding options of ammo compared to just magazine fed ak. Can't go wrong with chrome longer barrel too what would you value this rifle as... Just wondering

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[Boris Badinov]

what would you value this rifle as... Just wondering

With the original stock and magazine (or stamped refurb replacements)-- between $450 and $525

Without-- maybe $400-450.

[JSC1953]

Hi Guys
I have just purchased a SKS 45 1954 Tula. The numbers are all matching but confusing. It's r029. After reading forums and looking at pictures this seems to be unusual. Numbers seem too low.Wondered if anyone would have any ideas. Thanks.

[Boris Badinov]

Nothing unusual about low digit serials on the SKS 45. From a collecting standpoint most important thing about your rifle's serial numbers is that they are all matching.

The Soviets didn't use place holders like the Chinese, so single and double digit serial numbers aren't rare or significant. They are only less common because there are fewer possible single and double digit numbers in comparison to triple and quadruple digit numbers.

[JSC1953]

Thanks for the info..greatly appreciated. Should I leave gun in cosmoline or clean it up. Thanks again for the help.

[Boris Badinov]

Thanks for the info..greatly appreciated. Should I leave gun in cosmoline or clean it up. Thanks again for the help.

I'd shoot it. That's what it's made for. If it were an unmolested, all matching '53 Izzy or a pristine '49 I'd still shoot it--- even if only rarely.

1954 is one of the most common dates for the Soviet SKS. Also, since you are in Canada I am assuming that the magazine has been modified-- so it's not like it's an all original, as issued rifle.

Also, the sks is a S-ton of fun to shoot: manageble recoil. Decently accurate out to 100-150 yds. 7.62X39 is plentiful and inexpensive (at least in the US).