I've recently obtained a C&R FFL with an interest in older Milsurp rifles. First up---I'm looking at an SKS. I have previously owned an SKS that was obtained in a trade that was bubba'd. I never shot it and I've got no clue why I ever accepted it in the first place. Anyhow, I want one in it's original form.
That being said there are some Norinco rifles out there with a Fair to Good condition rating that look like would be a fun project to clean up and learn the gun. Do I want one of those, do I want to pay ~$150 more for what Checkpoint Charlie's is calling 'Appears unfired' or do I want to buy one of the many that are posted on here every day? I'm not stuck on Norinco either, that's just what's available these days.
Essentially I am less worried about the money but I think the project gun has the upside of being forced to learn the ins-and-outs of every part. But it's a gamble that I get total garbage. So which would you pick?
Bonus: feel free to recommend some good sources for C&R rifles, particularly WW2.
That being said there are some Norinco rifles out there with a Fair to Good condition rating that look like would be a fun project to clean up and learn the gun. Do I want one of those, do I want to pay ~$150 more for what Checkpoint Charlie's is calling 'Appears unfired' or do I want to buy one of the many that are posted on here every day? I'm not stuck on Norinco either, that's just what's available these days.
Essentially I am less worried about the money but I think the project gun has the upside of being forced to learn the ins-and-outs of every part. But it's a gamble that I get total garbage. So which would you pick?
Bonus: feel free to recommend some good sources for C&R rifles, particularly WW2.