Definitely a good buy....in 2005 for $139. NOW, they are cool enough, but I'm out of the C&R market because nothing is a deal anymore. Even Mosins are 400% more. I'd just invest in modern stuff unless you just have disposable income. No deals on C&R anymore. That ship has sailed, unfortunately.
i bought mine likly in the late 80's or early 90's. paid like $150.00. my local gun shop had 25 or 30 of them. all used. i went through them and picked one out with battle damage. looks like a shrapnel hit in the fore stock causing a gouge with a dent in the bayonet. really cool. the front sight ring was flattened a bit. had to straiten it out so i could adjust the elevation. blueing is quite good. all matching numbers. good shooter. the gas cut off was seized. took a bit of work to free it up so it works smooth. super bore. they cleaned the bore but not the cut off. those were the days.
I bought mine at a gun show in Vegas for 115 bucks..it came with stripper clips and the original leather pouches plus a record book that had some record keeping..of course like a dummy I gave away the pouches and shitcanned the book.
Anyone who doesn’t appreciate and really liked a Yugoslavian SKS model 59/66 is crazy. You can tell the machining is better than many SKS is, I have found it to be my most accurate SKS and there’s no getting around that the blade bayonet and grenade launcher are just bad ass.
Wow, I did good. In the early 2000s when I bought 4 brand new Yugos out of the same crate, and only paid $150 each. I still have two that haven't been fired.
@@pozdrav423 No, they were never issued. I have a Yugo I bought on another occasion that had been used heavily but no art. The stock was banged up and the gas tube was badly corroded. The rifling was worn but still intact. I replaced the tube and cleaned it up good. I've put a thousand rounds or so through it without a hiccup.
@@pozdrav423 I have a K31 Swiss that has a tag under the buttplate that has the soldier's name, address, serial number, etc., written on it. The tags raise the value of the firearm.
Thank's for posting. I bought a 59/66 several years ago from Classic Firearms. It's a Serbian police surplus. Only ding on stock is like yours, from the next rifle in crate. Mine came in cosmoline, no sling, but I found a cleaning kit in the buttstock. Great shooter.
My Yugo is the about the same age and identical configuration as yours, I’ve had it since 2017 and it’s my favorite milsurp. I did replace that gas block ‘switch’ you’re talking about with a larger aftermarket one and haven’t had a single malfunction since. Great video!
This is my favorite variant. I did have to change out the cut off valve. Mine did not cycle. Seller DOD not tell me that. Paid $275 in 2012. Been offered $800. But I really love this rifle. It is the most accurate of my 3 SKS rifles. Cool video!
Really enjoyed your video and comments on this Yugo SKS. I just purchased one in mint condition with matching numbers including the wood for $550. Not planning to shoot it and be part of my collection.
Just got that exact same deal today! 550 for the Yugo and a few boxes of ammo. I thought it was a little steep at 600 but talked down to 550 with the ammo. Would you say that's a good deal? Still new to the firearm world, this is my first rifle.
@@BrowncoatNerd Awesome! Thank you!I’ve been seeing and hearing from a lot of people talking about how much an SKS can go for and it seems like the cheap, $200 SKS’s are a thing only in the past. Thank you again.
Overpriced for what they are now❗Great buys as milsurps back in the day, but the price point is creeping into better rifles. Glad I bought my Yugo back in the day and I thought $400 for a mint one was overpriced back then…
Picked mine up at a range pro shop covered in cosmoline with the action zip-tied shut, paid $318. Basically pristine, bore in excellent shape. Convinced they didn't know what they had.
I bought a Chinese one from classic firearms arohnd 2014~. I paid around 350. The gun was really thrashed and would occasionally stove pipe a live round, but it was just so cool. Big blade type bayonet and chrome lined. Never should’ve sold it. I’m here watching this video because an extended family member is offering me a Yugo. It sounds like he is talking less than 500. I really hope we can make a deal because the sks is such a cool gun. Thanks for the info!
Mine shooting 12 inch variation at 50 yards. Cut off grenade launcher and put 11 degree crown on barrel. Now shoots 2 inch variation at 50 yards pulling trigger as fast as I can.
Found one yesterday in beautiful condition, bore is just amazing, came with the archangel sks kit as well with 9 magazines for $600. Serial number shows it was made in 71’ I couldn’t be happier, shoots like a dream and dead on accurate
Around 7 years ago I bought a Yugo 59/66 unusual import from S&G sales for around $470. It still has the gas cut off but the grenade launcher and sights were deleted and replaced with a bird cage flash hider. It looks refurbished with a new shiny stock. Any ideas about its history and current value?
I’ve seen some that had the grenade launcher replaced with a muzzle brake. I believe mostly for sale in California. I believe they also had the bayonet removed. But I’ve never seen one with a bird cage flash hider. Very interesting!
For what they are made from and how well made they are’ today in the US would put the excellent condition Yugo SKS at close to 2000 $’ all milled’ excellent stocks’ the most accurate out of all the SKS variants’ but imo all SKS carbines with good barrels chromed and unchromed are decent’ the only ones I have seen with crap accuracy were from Pakistan and not cared for at all’ I wish I bought more 59/66’s when they were 84$ a piece’ even today’ all SKS versions are the best Milsurp semi auto you can get for 700 or less’ good luck finding any other platform worth a piss now a days that isn’t over 1000 and in a solid caliber you can get.
On the grenade cups I believe it was “For Collectors Only” series book on the SKS as well as several other online sources. I do remember seeing graphs with the production yeas/serial numbers and weather they were with or without the ports. I remember according to those the ports stopped at a specific year. Very interesting that your 67 doesn’t have them. This is the first time I’ve heard of this discrepancy with the info from the book and online. Thank you for sharing!
I had a yugo about 20 yrs ago. paid 150 for it still nested in cosmo grease. neat rifle but no way id pay 7 or 8 bills for one. just not worth it. spent more time cleaning it then shooting it....
@@BrowncoatNerd Got it packed in cosmoline, don't think this was ever fired. Every part including the bore is in mint condition. I've ran 200 rounds so far and it's fantastic. Adds to my m70ab2 collection very nicely.
No it’s not to much. You have purchased a damn good rifle. It’s not 1990 anymore and people are starting to appreciate these rifles like I always have. That’s why the prices have went up and I say that they are worth it.
@@SzymczykProductions They are great guns. I bought a couple about a decade ago (in mint condition as well). You need to just be sure to keep the barrel clean (not treated) and it should last forever.
I heard that the crome line barrel are prone to rust and they were no good. Someone please give me some info because I've always like the Yugo's but for that reason I have never bought one. I have the Chinese SKS.
The Yugo’s are not chrome lined. A chrome lined barrel helps prevent rust. Most people stay away from the Yugo’s since they are not. However if you clean your rifle (especially when using corrosive surplus ammo) after shooting it’s not an issue. I believe most (if not all) Chinese SKSs are chrome lined.
Your high end hunting rifle is not chrome lined. Unless you are running a lot of corrosive ammo without cleaning, or are in the rainy jungle, I would not be too worried.
This is again from the book, online and several collectors I know personally that have been collecting far longer than me. Yes, before the 59/66 was imported in large numbers to the US, the only Yugo SKSs you could find were the 59s. Now these weren’t “common” but back then, they were more common than the 59/66. Obviously today that is not the case and I would say the 59 is rather uncommon.
Definitely a good buy....in 2005 for $139. NOW, they are cool enough, but I'm out of the C&R market because nothing is a deal anymore. Even Mosins are 400% more. I'd just invest in modern stuff unless you just have disposable income. No deals on C&R anymore. That ship has sailed, unfortunately.
i bought mine likly in the late 80's or early 90's. paid like $150.00. my local gun shop had 25 or 30 of them. all used. i went through them and picked one out with battle damage. looks like a shrapnel hit in the fore stock causing a gouge with a dent in the bayonet. really cool. the front sight ring was flattened a bit. had to straiten it out so i could adjust the elevation. blueing is quite good. all matching numbers. good shooter. the gas cut off was seized. took a bit of work to free it up so it works smooth. super bore. they cleaned the bore but not the cut off. those were the days.
I bought mine at a gun show in Vegas for 115 bucks..it came with stripper clips and the original leather pouches plus a record book that had some record keeping..of course like a dummy I gave away the pouches and shitcanned the book.
Never had a Yugo SKS. I got two Tula made ones back in the early 90s, a '48 and a '52
Anyone who doesn’t appreciate and really liked a Yugoslavian SKS model 59/66 is crazy. You can tell the machining is better than many SKS is, I have found it to be my most accurate SKS and there’s no getting around that the blade bayonet and grenade launcher are just bad ass.
Agreed
Wow, I did good. In the early 2000s when I bought 4 brand new Yugos out of the same crate, and only paid $150 each. I still have two that haven't been fired.
Yes you did!
Any of them have trench art ?
@@pozdrav423 No, they were never issued. I have a Yugo I bought on another occasion that had been used heavily but no art. The stock was banged up and the gas tube was badly corroded. The rifling was worn but still intact. I replaced the tube and cleaned it up good. I've put a thousand rounds or so through it without a hiccup.
@@pozdrav423 I have a K31 Swiss that has a tag under the buttplate that has the soldier's name, address, serial number, etc., written on it. The tags raise the value of the firearm.
@@dvrmte wow what a find, i have a Romanian Sks that has a crescent moon and star on the stock
Thank's for posting. I bought a 59/66 several years ago from Classic Firearms. It's a Serbian police surplus. Only ding on stock is like yours, from the next rifle in crate. Mine came in cosmoline, no sling, but I found a cleaning kit in the buttstock. Great shooter.
My Yugo is the about the same age and identical configuration as yours, I’ve had it since 2017 and it’s my favorite milsurp. I did replace that gas block ‘switch’ you’re talking about with a larger aftermarket one and haven’t had a single malfunction since. Great video!
Thank you!
This is my favorite variant. I did have to change out the cut off valve. Mine did not cycle. Seller DOD not tell me that. Paid $275 in 2012. Been offered $800. But I really love this rifle. It is the most accurate of my 3 SKS rifles. Cool video!
Really enjoyed your video and comments on this Yugo SKS. I just purchased one in mint condition with matching numbers including the wood for $550. Not planning to shoot it and be part of my collection.
@@thesaint1517 thank you!
Just got that exact same deal today! 550 for the Yugo and a few boxes of ammo. I thought it was a little steep at 600 but talked down to 550 with the ammo. Would you say that's a good deal? Still new to the firearm world, this is my first rifle.
@@masonhac in the current market I think that’s a good price, even without the ammo.
@@BrowncoatNerd Awesome! Thank you!I’ve been seeing and hearing from a lot of people talking about how much an SKS can go for and it seems like the cheap, $200 SKS’s are a thing only in the past. Thank you again.
Overpriced for what they are now❗Great buys as milsurps back in the day, but the price point is creeping into better rifles. Glad I bought my Yugo back in the day and I thought $400 for a mint one was overpriced back then…
Picked mine up at a range pro shop covered in cosmoline with the action zip-tied shut, paid $318. Basically pristine, bore in excellent shape. Convinced they didn't know what they had.
That’s a hell of a deal!
I bought a Chinese one from classic firearms arohnd 2014~. I paid around 350. The gun was really thrashed and would occasionally stove pipe a live round, but it was just so cool. Big blade type bayonet and chrome lined. Never should’ve sold it. I’m here watching this video because an extended family member is offering me a Yugo. It sounds like he is talking less than 500. I really hope we can make a deal because the sks is such a cool gun. Thanks for the info!
I’d grab it!
Mine shooting 12 inch variation at 50 yards. Cut off grenade launcher and put 11 degree crown on barrel. Now shoots 2 inch variation at 50 yards pulling trigger as fast as I can.
Found one yesterday in beautiful condition, bore is just amazing, came with the archangel sks kit as well with 9 magazines for $600. Serial number shows it was made in 71’ I couldn’t be happier, shoots like a dream and dead on accurate
Just found out the archangel pistol grip stock and 9 mags it came with run about $240-250 so basically for $350 got a gem
I had 2 brand new 2 used beautiful battle rifle bestvsks
Around 7 years ago I bought a Yugo 59/66 unusual import from S&G sales for around $470. It still has the gas cut off but the grenade launcher and sights were deleted and replaced with a bird cage flash hider. It looks refurbished with a new shiny stock. Any ideas about its history and current value?
I’ve seen some that had the grenade launcher replaced with a muzzle brake. I believe mostly for sale in California. I believe they also had the bayonet removed. But I’ve never seen one with a bird cage flash hider. Very interesting!
@@BrowncoatNerd the Military Arms Channel does a review on it. Look up brand new sks.
For what they are made from and how well made they are’ today in the US would put the excellent condition Yugo SKS at close to 2000 $’ all milled’ excellent stocks’ the most accurate out of all the SKS variants’ but imo all SKS carbines with good barrels chromed and unchromed are decent’ the only ones I have seen with crap accuracy were from Pakistan and not cared for at all’ I wish I bought more 59/66’s when they were 84$ a piece’ even today’ all SKS versions are the best Milsurp semi auto you can get for 700 or less’ good luck finding any other platform worth a piss now a days that isn’t over 1000 and in a solid caliber you can get.
Just paid $599.00 in California for a 59/66A1, but the barrel had to be made CA compliant so I can't put grenade on it.
I bought mine in the late 90's, consignment sale. No import stamp. I'm thinking it was a battlefield pick-up.
You forgot the tool kit port. No biggie. Just a well featured 762x39er! Most accurate ska imo too. Thanks for the vid.
@@8r0o8k you’re right I did!
Ported grenade cups varied over production years. I have a67 with no holes and a 76 with holes. Where are you finding your info
On the grenade cups I believe it was “For Collectors Only” series book on the SKS as well as several other online sources. I do remember seeing graphs with the production yeas/serial numbers and weather they were with or without the ports. I remember according to those the ports stopped at a specific year. Very interesting that your 67 doesn’t have them. This is the first time I’ve heard of this discrepancy with the info from the book and online. Thank you for sharing!
Just bought the same one, mint condition for 675$, beautiful gun
I had a yugo about 20 yrs ago. paid 150 for it still nested in cosmo grease. neat rifle but no way id pay 7 or 8 bills for one. just not worth it. spent more time cleaning it then shooting it....
I paid $731 in a bid war. Was that too much? I really appreciate any feedback. Thanks brother
I don’t think so. But I’m sure others would disagree. Let us know what you think of it once you get a chance to shoot it.
@@BrowncoatNerd Got it packed in cosmoline, don't think this was ever fired. Every part including the bore is in mint condition. I've ran 200 rounds so far and it's fantastic. Adds to my m70ab2 collection very nicely.
No it’s not to much. You have purchased a damn good rifle. It’s not 1990 anymore and people are starting to appreciate these rifles like I always have. That’s why the prices have went up and I say that they are worth it.
@@SzymczykProductions They are great guns. I bought a couple about a decade ago (in mint condition as well). You need to just be sure to keep the barrel clean (not treated) and it should last forever.
I heard that the crome line barrel are prone to rust and they were no good. Someone please give me some info because I've always like the Yugo's but for that reason I have never bought one. I have the Chinese SKS.
The Yugo’s are not chrome lined. A chrome lined barrel helps prevent rust. Most people stay away from the Yugo’s since they are not. However if you clean your rifle (especially when using corrosive surplus ammo) after shooting it’s not an issue. I believe most (if not all) Chinese SKSs are chrome lined.
Your high end hunting rifle is not chrome lined. Unless you are running a lot of corrosive ammo without cleaning, or are in the rainy jungle, I would not be too worried.
I’m buying one from my buddy tomorrow for $300, in perfect condition
Nice!
The 59 has never been a common import. From day one 59/66 were the common. 59 models were often labeled Russian or Chinese
This is again from the book, online and several collectors I know personally that have been collecting far longer than me. Yes, before the 59/66 was imported in large numbers to the US, the only Yugo SKSs you could find were the 59s. Now these weren’t “common” but back then, they were more common than the 59/66. Obviously today that is not the case and I would say the 59 is rather uncommon.
Got my M59 66 A1 with Grenade spigot @ SF Gunshow Complete with Trench Art For $200 Had only 1 stove pipe jam SEMPER FI
Musta ben a looong time ago
@@Real90sfeel 2011?
How much are m59 standards worth?
750 to 800 believe it or not