Yugo SKS

[Steve09]

Any particulars on Yugo SKS that I should know before I purchase one? All numbers seem to match (even on the stock). One abnormal thing is that it takes a magazine and doesnt have the typical trap door. Is this normal? Does it take standard ak mags or are there specific sks mags? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[pudly]

If it is truly a Yugo SKS, then it will take SKS mags, not AK mags. They look a lot like AK mags, but have a much longer front lip. The only ones that take AK mags are certain Norinco (Chinese) models.

Very good pair of videos on what to look for:
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZmSpfRVGUE]YouTube - what to look for when buying a sks pt 1[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMdsnblN9BE]YouTube - what to look for when buying a sks pt 2[/ame]

 

[Steve09]

Thanks for the video link that explained alot. Do you have an idea on what a good buy would be for a good condition rifle like the one shown on the video. The one I am looking at does not include the magazine, I am sure they can be found at the local gun shop.

 

[SKSnut]

Thanks for the video link that explained alot. Do you have an idea on what a good buy would be for a good condition rifle like the one shown on the video. The one I am looking at does not include the magazine, I am sure they can be found at the local gun shop.

indy 1500 gun show in 2 weeks, best deals can be found there.

 

[Steve09]

I will definatetly be there!

 

[zoglog]

Pudly: those videos are from the same guy that we have been making fun of the last week!

https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/general_firearms_discussion/79459-youtube_gun_noob_of_the_day_some_language.html

 

[pudly]

Wow. I wouldn't have known it if you hadn't pointed it out. The SKS videos are actually pretty good and I learned a lot from them that I've confirmed from other reading and now owning an SKS.

If anyone can find any serious problems with the videos above, PM me and I'll yank the links above so as not to mislead anyone else.

 

[paddling_man]

$250 seems to be a reasonable price for a complete Yugo that looks pretty pristine. One that is missing components? $200-$225.

What are they asking?

 

[Steve09]

Hes asking 150 but its missing the mag! Other than that it looks really nice as far as I can tell.

 

[paddling_man]

Hes asking 150 but its missing the mag! Other than that it looks really nice as far as I can tell.

For 150, buy it or give me his number.

Yugo SKS 10rd Magazine - $24.95 : Military Gun Supply, Your Source for Military Guns and More!

 

[pudly]

For 150, buy it or give me his number.

Yugo SKS 10rd Magazine - $24.95 : Military Gun Supply, Your Source for Military Guns and More!

Agreed. If it is otherwise in good condition, go for it. You can easily buy a new SKS magazine either at the 1500 or online. Paddling's link will replace the original magazine box. There are also plenty of aftermarket mags available such as these: MidwayUSA.

 

[paddling_man]

I just couldn't list the big old plastic one. The beauty of an SKS, for me, is as original. Those tapco abortions just kill me.

Pudly is right, though. If you plan to tacticool it anyway, no reason to go original with the fixed mag. (Though many find the original incarnation to be faaaaaaar more reliable that the plastic-tacticool-stocks with big duckbill mags.)

 

[pudly]

Sure- I pointed to the Tapcos because they were the highest rated on MidwayUSA. If you have a plastic stock, then these make more sense. If you have the original wood, then the original box magazine or a metal replacement is more likely.

 

[Steve09]

I think I will go ahead and buy it today, I let you know a little more about it later. I bought and arisaka from him a couple weeks ago and that has been a fun research project, although I have come to a complete stop on it. If those old things could talk it would be much easier!

 

[Steve09]

Just picked up the sks. Its seems to be in really good shape. Seems that all the numbers match. The wood on the upper hand guard is a different color, also the numbers on it are different.