r/canadaguns • u/cheddarkittyy • Mar 24 '26

Buy recommendations Why are Chinese sks so expensive now?

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I spent $450 in December 2024 for my Chinese sks. My dad just got his pal and I was looking to get one for him and it’s $850 now? What? Why did the price almost double in just over a year?

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u/MourningWood1942 Mar 24 '26

To be honest I’d buy it at $850 even if it’s ridiculously high. It’s the only reliable non Turkish/non shitty made larger caliber semi auto on the market. $850 for an unissued French tickler is still a great deal considering.

Prices will only go up and eventually there will be no more unless buying from a private seller.

I paid $500 for mine around Covid, wanted a French tickler and price was at $650 few months ago. I waited for the price to come down and it went up to $750. Only regret was waiting.

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u/Iokua_CDN Mar 24 '26

One alternative,  they sell used European Bars in 3006 for 800 too!

But yeah, sks is a good rifle even at these prices. They were a steal at 450

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u/MourningWood1942 Mar 24 '26

Wow didn’t know about that website. Thanks now I have to spend more money 🥲

Great suggestion for the Bar!

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u/Iokua_CDN Mar 24 '26

I have one of the double barrel shotguns from them.... lots of over unders or side by side shotguns and plenty of decent bolt actions

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u/Own-Pause-5294 Mar 24 '26

What website?