I’ve been trying to trade my lee enfield sporter for one and came across a 66’ Norinco SKS on armslist the other day no my area. It was listed for $400. The owner was going to trade guns but said he needed cash more. I told him I’d have to hold out for a while as my gun fund was a little short...$250. He emailed me back the next day and said he’d accept $250 plus some sort of trade for ammo, etc. He wanted 5.56 ammo on trade. I had three boxes of 150 count 5.56 American Eagle I bought from sally word last year for around $36 to $46 a box if I remember? Anyways he said he give me $60 a box trade on them. So for $170 cash and three boxes of j words I’d never use I ended up with a 1966 Norinco SKS. I remember seeing crates of these brand new in the box unissued bs k in 90’ for $89 to $129 with accessories...so I still had a hard time justifying it.lol I did google the value of a dollar back in 1986, the year he said his dad bought this rifle directly off the boat. It said a $100 back in 86’ was equivalent to $229 in 2018. So know wonder I still was a little hesitant...same price...and I’m still cheap.lol. I turned my nose up to them back then along with the MAK 90’s they had piles up for $249...sure wish I had one of them now...I did like the MAK90’s!
The gun has a milled trigger guard, and screwed in barrel. Trigger is nice and light but had some gritty creep. I’ll fix that. The spike bayonet came with it but was missing the spring, screw, and lug handle. I ordered a set from Numerics for $11.25. He also gave me a box of HP ammo and a two spouted chineses Oiler with it. The bluing looks like new and the stock has a few dings but overall looks great!
All the numbers match. I took it apart to inspect and there’s even etched numbers on the gas tube and some other parts. The seller told me his dad shot ONE round through it and it’s been sitting in the safe ever since. He had a M1 30 carbine for $600 but sold it before I could look a5 it as well.
Anyone shoot cast through it? I’m sure the days of $1.99 for 20 rounds of ammo are gone too? Lol
I’ll have to start looking for brass now. I had a pile of Lapua brass but gave it to another member here a while ago.