1956 Tula Arsenal SKS

[goldwinghg]

I am looking at a 1956 Tula arsenal SKS. I have only seen one picture. Looks like a laminated stock. He said that it doesn't have a date stamp on it. It does have the 5 point star, with no date. He says all the numbers match. What I have read, says, there might have not been a 1956 Tula SKS. Any info, on this SKS would be helpful. He is wanting $450 for it. I know Russian SKS usually bring more than the norinco. Just trying to get an idea, of what it would be worth, and is there a 1956 Tula SKS producted. Any info would be greatly appreciated!

[Junk Yard Dog]

Mine is a 1950 Tula, I do know $450 is the current rate now on GB, don't know much else.

[Greasemonkey]

It's either a late '55 or a '56 Tula. If the bolt is black, chances are it's a refurb, which is not a bad thing Also, is there a letter after the serial number??? $450 is a decent price for any Russian SKS in todays market.

[Three_Dogs]

Sounds like a reasonable price in todays market.

[martin08]

The star on the receive with no date could be a late '55 or a '56. There's really no way to tell without knowing the letter after the serial number, and then it is still debatable.

Price is within reason.

[Junk Yard Dog]

There was an entire rack of them in the gunshop the day I picked the Tula, al for under $200. I went for the oldest date I could find of course. I know there was a 51 there also, but nothing older. I should have bought them all, but who knew.

[MEBears]

Sounds like a good deal if there is a letter at the end of the serial #. Some 55/56 did come in original laminate stocks. 450 for even a refurb isn't bad.

[Junk Yard Dog]

I saw one on GB selling in that range the other day, auction wasn't over so it could have gone higher later.

[bunkysdad]

Did you buy it? If so hope you'll be back here posting pictures and info.

[Junk Yard Dog]