Will Cabela's ever get the SKS back in stock?

[Aero Denezol]

They used to carry the Yugos every so often, reasonably priced, and in fairly good condition. I regret not buying one when they were under the $200; they later shot up to $300. I can't imagine what they'd sell for now, maybe $400? I haven't seen or heard of any sales recently. Kind of a bummer if that was the last of it, I always thought those were pretty fun to shoot. I won't pay $500 for one, however.

Maybe one of you guys who lives near a Cabela's has heard one way or other on this topic.

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[SHPD_Retired]

I bought one from a gun dealer in Scappoose for 350 not too long ago.

 

[etrain16]

If you get a chance, check out your local pawn shops if they carry guns. Every so often I'll spot a used SKS, sometimes at a decent price. You may be able to talk them down just a bit, if they're willing to deal.

 

[Alex V]

I saw a Norinco SKS at the Cabela's in Tualatin about a month or so back. I think they were asking over $500 for it if I'm not mistaken, which I very well could be.

 

[ThemGunsThough]

If you get a chance, check out your local pawn shops if they carry guns. Every so often I'll spot a used SKS, sometimes at a decent price. You may be able to talk them down just a bit, if they're willing to deal.

This.

Over the last month I've seen a used SKS at Tigard Pawn, Money market Pawn, and at a pawn shop over in orchards right off i205 and sR500. Price was around 350 to 409 each.

 

[Sgt Nambu]

Sadly, the dirt cheap SKS is as rare as the dodo bird.
That's because they're excellent rifles! If you have a $350 price tag, it's still a good bargain. $350 is three and one half nice dinners, w/wine.
I only have one SKS, it's so old that there is not a fraction with the original finish left and the stock looks like porkypines have chewed on it. But, it never, ever fails! So it's stashed at a strategic location in an out building!
Go buy one! It's worth it, they're fun!

 

[IronMonster]

SKS's will always be $79 guns in my mind.

I had a friend who bought several cases of them for $79 each in the early 90's

I thought he was nuts

 

[etrain16]

SKS's will always be $79 guns in my mind.

I had a friend who bought several cases of them for $79 each in the early 90's

I thought he was nuts

Bought my first for $150 years ago. If I had known that would be a good deal, I might have bought a few more.

 

[IronMonster]

It seems like a Norinco AK was $199 when the SKS's were less than $100?

Better yet remember when you could buy a M1 Garand for $249 at Big 5?

 

[IronMonster]

Back on topic

I bet if they lift the import restrictions on classic military arms you will see sub $200 SKS's all day long and there will be plenty of bummed out folks with rifles they paid $400+ for

 

[Camelfilter]

Back on topic

I bet if they lift the import restrictions on classic military arms you will see sub $200 SKS's all day long and there will be plenty of bummed out folks with rifles they paid $400+ for

If they lift the import restrictions, the currently imploding arms industry will appear like Armageddon.

 

[Aero Denezol]

Update: in case anyone is interested, Cabelas in Tualatin has 4 Yugo SKS 59/66 with the radium (painted) sights in stock for $399. These are Century imports, I would say they are in fair condition. I went ahead and bought one, time permitting I plan to clean it up and shoot it this summer.

 

[Southpaw]

I bought a yugo 59/66 years ago from my sons buddy who was joining the military and he was cleaning house so to speak. I didn't really know much about them then but i'm glad I picked it up. What a tank, long and a tad heavy but what a cool fun shooting piece of history!!! I too see them around the Tigard/SW Portland shops. $350 on up depending.

Good luck