Just received 2 rifles and ammo

[will083031]

Hi, everyone I just received two rifles and ammo from one of my renters who is moving back to Europe, the first one is a Russian SKS 1951 all matching numbers with a gold bayonet with about 900-1000rounds of ammo and the second one is a Springfield M1 Garand with 500 rounds in embolcks. I guess being nice has its advantages, but on rifles, I do not know if they are worth selling or keeping .I am thinking of selling one of the rifles & ammo, and use funds for ammo for AR rifle and a training class.

 

[Dcav]

What year i s the Garand? It could be worth some cash.

 

[jdh]

A numbers matching Russian SKS is worth a good bit of cash also.

 

[SIG_Fiend]

Keep the Garand. Sell the SKS because, well, it's just an SKS and there are millions more where that came from. The Garand is just such a nicer gun.

 

[M. Sage]

Keep the Garand. Sell the SKS because, well, it's just an SKS and there are millions more where that came from. The Garand is just such a nicer gun.

Yeah, but if the Garand is a Springfield, there are odds that it's a modern rifle and not a military weapon.

Is the Springfield a Springfield Armory Inc. rifle? Check the serial number and cross-reference it. U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture You can buy a brand-new Springfield Garand.

 

[swsmailman]

If you decided to sell the sks, pm me, i would probably be interested in buying it along with the ammo.

 

[Partychief67]

For sure keep that Garand! But I will qualify my advice with a question, what sort of training are seeking that will require all the ammo your looking to bankroll by the sale of those two rifles?

 

[M. Sage]

If it's one of the Springfield Inc. Garands I would sell it. If it's an actual US military Garand, I'd keep it.

 

[will083031]

For sure keep that Garand! But I will qualify my advice with a question, what sort of training are seeking that will require all the ammo your looking to bankroll by the sale of those two rifles?

I have taken a tactical class last year at Bluffdale firearms with Steve Moses and wanted to take a few classes that are more advanced at either tiger valley or CAST with Paul Howe, and if not mistaken you need around 1200-1500 rounds of ammo.

 

[Dawico]

Tim Miller at Lucy Creek Arms www.lucycreekarms.com in Lampasas seems like a good teacher. I have met him a couple times and took my CHL renewal with him. I haven't taken any other classes with him, but being in a smaller town it may be a little easier on the wallet. He seems very tactically knowledgeable.

 

[308nato]

If you want to find out about the SKS go to www.sksboards.com and they
can probably tell you what it is worth if you want to sell it.

 

[Eli]

If the SKS has RHO 26662 engraved on the side of it (Importer's serial number) I'll pay above market value for it.
Any idea why the bayonet is gold?

Eli

 

[will083031]

If the SKS has RHO 26662 engraved on the side of it (Importer's serial number) I'll pay above market value for it.
Any idea why the bayonet is gold?

Eli

I have no idea why it is gold, someone at work thinks it might be a parade model.

 

[will083031]

Just talked with my ex-renter about the SKS rifle, he had a paper with rifle but he does not know what happened to it the gold bayonet is a rust inhabiting agent applied by the Soviets. Rifle has not been refurbed it is all original with proof marks and all matching numbers and hardwood stock.

 

[Adionik]

I'd keep both of them

 

[Bullseye Shooter]

Sell the SKS and keep the Garand. Oh, it's "en bloc" not emblock. Guys on the CMP forum get it wrong too.

 

[cougartex]

Sell the SKS.

 

[gcrisp]

There are tons of SKS's out there right now, since about 15 years ago you could pick one up for about $100. I have 2 of them actually. You may be able to get a decent price out of it now, and the ammo too. I would keep the Grand. I have one and its an awesome rifle and tons of fun to shoot.