Help me put a price on this 1950 Tula SKS

BERT1FLORES

I am not a expert so thats why I am asking you men.
What I do know;
Top of reciever has the Tula armory stamp with the year 1950r.
It is a "Re-Arsenal".
Black bolt.
serial numbers match.
serial number on stock has not been "X"'ed out.
has cleaning kit, rod and bayonet.
Number "4" is stamped on the front sight...what does that mean?

I got the carbine from the importer around 1993, put 20 rounds through it, cleaned it and put it away.

I personaly think the carbine presents very well considering its 58 yrs old but it has a few chips, dings in the furniture that came to me in that condition.

What should I be asking and what is the minimum I should settle on.
Thank you very much in advance.

5mmgunguy

You have what appears to be a very nice SKS. First I would not put a reserve on it, discourages buyers, I would just put a fair starting price, say $350, should sell for around $400...maybe a little more.

nmyers

The way your question is worded, it sounds like you plan to sell it locally. So, I think you should ask $300, hope for $250, but settle for $200.

On the other hand, if you want to list here on the Gunbroker auction, you really don't have to worry about what price to "settle" for; the rifle goes to the top bidder. And, that price will be substantially more than you can expect to get locally. I'd start it at $300, & hope to get up to $350; if you get no bids at that price, start it at $250.

While your rifle is nice, it's a rebuild. Top dollar (up to $500) goes to original finish, matched number rifles.

Here's a hint that will help: photograph all numbered parts, as some sellers fail to distinguish between "matched" & "forced matched" (hand numberd) parts.

Neal

BERT1FLORES

Gentlemen, thanks to all for the insight.

I think I just may go ahead and sit on it for another 10 years
and see what happens.

If I remember correctly, in 1993, I paid around $150 and it seems it has doubled in value.

The more I get it out, the more I am starting to appreciate it.

Thanks again, know I know where I stand.

tsr1965

Better than $$ in the stock market for sure.....