Chinese SKS

[dou44]

i still have the first one i bought for $69 ,just wish i had bought more of them now.i also have a unissued yugo that i payed $116 for.

[Motasyco]

When did the Russians introduce the Chinese to manufacturing them?

The Chinese don't need someone to "introduce" them. I used to travel international for the company I worked for, including China. Imagine my surprise when, at a trade show, I saw my company's products, reproduced, almost exactly, with cheaper components, and a different name on them. The housings and circuit boards were nearly identical. They seem to be very good at reverse engineering, without permission.

[roverboy]

Yeah I wish I'd bought 2 or 3 when they was cheap. I bought mine in '90 and they was everywhere then. Mine shot about 3" groups at 100 yds, but always shot about 4" high.

[mj12]

I found a Norinco SKS paratrooper in very good condition, the barrel looks like it's never been fired. It has a side mount scope rail and includes a sling, no bayonet. It was tagged at $430, but shop owner quoted me a "cash" price of $390, $477 otd. It has matching serial numbers and Chinese markings on the left side of the receiver. It has the full wood stock... here's a pic: http://www.hk94.com/images/norinco-paratrooper.jpg Comments anyone, please. I'm thinking seriously about grabbing this before it's gone.

Edited September 5, 2012 by mj12

[Garufa]

I found a Norinco SKS paratrooper in very good condition, the barrel looks like it's never been fired. It has a side mount scope rail and includes a sling. It was tagged at $430, but shop owner quoted me a "cash" price of $390, $477 otd. It has matching serial numbers and Chinese markings on the left side of the receiver. Comments anyone, please. I'm thinking seriously about grabbing this before it's gone.

Yes, even at the highest TN sales tax rate (9.75%) and including TICS ($10), OTD would be more like $438.

Edited September 5, 2012 by Garufa

[mj12]

Yes, even at the highest TN sales tax rate (9.75%) and including TICS ($10), OTD would be more like $438.

I take your "Yes" as grab that sucker?

[Garufa]

I take your "Yes" as grab that sucker?

Not necessarily, it was just "Yes" as in I had a comment about your math.

I don't know enough about the Paratroopers to know if it's a good price.

[AMSting]

I agree with Garufa, your OTD price is too high. It's the original $430 price plus tax, give or take a few bucks. If you have to have it, don't go over $425 OTD.

[mj12]

I agree with Garufa, your OTD price is too high. It's the original $430 price plus tax, give or take a few bucks. If you have to have it, don't go over $425 OTD.

I've given it some more thought and will probably pass it up. If I were simply collecting, that'd one thing. But whatever I get will end up being my SHTF piece.

[MiddTennTaco]

I can find them locally OTD for less than $400 but theyre probably not in unfired condition. No bayonet has got to hurt the value, I dont know why people do that.

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