I really like that you guys just zip through your sponsorship/patreon stuff without the begging and the guilt. I hope you're doing well enough to continue the excellent content you're providing.
That's what happens... You play the game! Problem is that I don't want to sell my milsurps like my K31. Ok, maybe I would consider my Mosin because let's be honest, it is a pretty crappy gun...
Ghostus Coyote im gonna keep my 1938 91/30 because i paid 200 for it at cabelas 2 years back and now at the gun show i just went to they’re charging 350+
Alex Anderson I actually got mine from a pawn shop a few months ago for $200 as well. I will hold onto mine until the price goes over $500. It just isn't that fun to shoot. Once I got my K31, the Mosin turned into a pile of crap by comparison. Not to mention the stupid corrosive surplus ammo...
I'm ordering stuff from you guys and other veteran/2nd amendment supporting stores! Just wanted to give my love and support to you guys and others like you! Thank you for advocating for our freedoms and educating us about firearms and safety
I bought a Yugoslavian sks last year for my highschool graduation and I love it, heavy duty, and build quality is above all others, put about 8 hours into cleaning the cosmoline off and that's the only issue I had with it
If you take reasonable care of that rifle, it will serve you well for the rest of your life. I LOVE my SKS, and have never had a single issue with it in the 20+ years that I’ve owned it…
@@squidy4082 it’s a waxy adhesive material, similar to Creosote it’s put on wood to prevent it from drying out and or rotting and provides a barrier to excessive moisture, it’s put on military rifles so they can be stored long term in warehouses and bunkers that might not have climate control or be 100% weather proof, and it’s done as a way to protect the rifle and it’s components during transport or shipping
@@squidy4082 no, it was done for long term storage by the factory, I’m still trying to clean the stuff out of my rifle and it’s been 4 years, unless you plan on storing your rifles in a potentially damp environment for years you don’t need to cover anything in it nor would I recommend doing so because it gets everywhere and ruins anything that it touches
1996 I had a choice of a firearm at Ernie's Rods and Guns in Terre Haute IN for $99. I was debating over an SKS or a Makarov. I went with the SKS, and still don't regret it, and I still have the SKS. Ernie's closed in the late 90's.
Thanks Eric and Chad for bringing back the official logo shirts again on forged in freedom you truly listen to your supporters. I got a green iraqveteran8888 one love it pleased to support you guys
Outstanding!! Gents, your depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for these great signets of history is truly inspiring. I have discovered I own a 1941 Mosin M39 w matching SR’s. I bought it in the 90’s for $45 out of a barrel. It has been hanging on a wall or standing around in my shop for nearly two decades while I considered it as only a wall hanger. Clearly I had no idea what I had until I discovered your channel. After cleaning the M39 thoroughly and taking it to the range, it was shooting 1.5” groups at 100yds! You’ve made another convert (now, if we can only hang on to these magnificent pieces of history in the face of the present gaggle of lunatic politicians and limp noodle legislators bent on destroying our passion for our heritage and the world from which it came). Keep up the fine work! It’s time for anyone who sees your vids to hunt down your Patreon site and support you. A couple of quick Q’s: Where can I find deeper information/books/sites on Mosin’s in general; markings, cartouche info, date qty and location of mfgr, who made the barrel mfgr, etc.? What is IMA and could you please post a bit more info on how to access them? Again, thanks for doing such a great job opening this new world to an old shooter!
Am Swiss guys, can confirm. The 31s are VERY easy to find, i've seen at least 3 of them per shop i've visited, and very often older service men still own their rifles as well.
+Armymi33 In Switzerland gun shops aren't taking them in any more, because they can't sell them with a profit they are so cheap there, many are getting melted down. It is also too expensive to export them to the US.
Fear not. Gun shops still take them in. They sell the nice ones for a fairly high price for Swiss standards. The cheaper, not so nice ones just get stored in the back. The K31 is nowadays often used to convert it to a "sniper rifle" with more and more companies producing stock systems for them. Shot out K31s are also used in various experimental builds like K31 pistols or even snuff tobacco machines. Also, my LGS takes in K31s happily and then bulk ships them to the US/Canada if they aren't sold within a certain time frame. Its expensive to ship but he makes a decent profit from it. A K31 only gets molten down via those police trade-ins, which is a real shame but the numbers are really small. But, they also steadily get more expensive here. The K11 is where its at, demand is nil.
I bought a K31 mainly from watching your review on it. Not only is it my favourite rifle, it's gained about $200 in value in the six or so months I've owned it. Also my SKS which is a 1956(?) Tula I will never let go as it was my first rifle I bought. Although my next target is the SVT-40 which up here in Canada are really starting to climb in price!
Best investment I ever had was my svt-40, bought it for a $100 since it didn’t cycle. A good clean to get rid of cosmoline and it was working. Crazy to think they’re going for around $1,500.
Thanks! I bought it on the spot, very happy with it since the stock and finish on the metal was in perfect shape by Russian military standards. Also saw the firebird on your channel, Looks good! I've got a 79 W6 T/A that I'm doing a motor swap on.
THE FREED MEN slowly but surely working on the ole Bird making a clone T/A from it hope to have some real progress later in the year. Someone put a 400 Pontiac in it about a 75-76 with a TH-400. Gotta have tranny rebuilt tho.
My Th350 bit the dust awhile ago and I rebuilt it. I dunno how well it'll hold up with the extra torque of the 400 since it originally was a 403 car. Anyway, thanks for the sub and I subbed back so I can see the progress on it if you upload more videos!
Thanks for the knowledge and history of these firearms. Also i have always wanted a SKS, and found one at Gander Mountain before they went under, but didn't get it. I have been kicking myself sense So i would love to have one. Another great video IV8888
were lucky in Canada, at least when it comes to the SKS rifle. It seems you can pickup a nice clean SKS at ANY gun store for $239.00-$289.00 all day long!! That said though, the Surplus ammo and guns in General seem to be getting harder to find at least from Gun stores, something about the Ukraine and import problems apparently!!
Always interesting and enjoy the intelligent discussions. What a dream job you guys have. Would love to have a gun store, research guns, and educate people like you guys do.
The SKS is the best rifle of the bunch to invest in right now. Cheap Semi Auto, bayonette, effective rounds, reliable, ammo available everywhere, easy to maintain and are legal in almost all 50 states. Plus there's tons of mods.
Nathan Asphyxia I agree. The price is steadily going up and up. You can still find SKS' for cheap prices. It's not easy like before. But they're out there. I was checking some out online today. I found some for $275 all the way up to $550. Although $250 - $300 is way more than a person should have to pay. But it's worth it now a days with all the bans and mandatory buy backs or confiscations coming. The SKS in the stock configuration is usually enough to stay legal in Nazi States like mine. (NYS) Especially the C&R SKS'. This is just my opinion as far as Semi Auto rifles are concerned for shtf in a ban era.
Just came across the milsurp video. When you pulled the makarov out I got a good chuckle. I've been carrying a russian makarov as my edc for over 20 years now, and I love it.
I'm from Bulgaria, the Makarovs are really popular among the few gun owners here. Getting a gun license is really hard here, given that the country and the people being poor, the Makarov is what most people go for since it's basically the cheapest gun you can buy, usually you can get one for like $150-200 bucks. Anyway, awesome video as always.
Nice picks. Although not among your choices, my personal favorite milsurp rifle is the Lee Enfield No. 4. It's an attractive rifle, uses a ten round detachable clip, and the bolt operates smoothly. Millions were made during the Second World War and it remained in service until 1957.
ALAPINO...well said. If people are going to purchase firearms, milsurps , etc. strictly for investments and expecting a decent return on their collection. Then those aren't the brightest people around. There's better and easier ways to let your money make more money. If a person has $50K and has that money invested wisely in the stock market. And willing to let it sit for at least 10 years...never taking any of the money out. You can clean up. Something my Dad taught all his kids early on in life. Whatever your take home pay is, always remove 10% and save it. After about a year goes by, take that money and have it invested in a good mutual fund. Repeat and follow for a few years. Once those mutual funds have added up to a decent amount. Then begin to diversify your portfolio. Continue to always add to it. As the years go by, hopefully you're making more money. So that initial 10% is more. As well as, consider increasing the % you contribute. This is a good way to start your retirement fund. The sooner in life you do this, the better. Regardless how the market does over the years...i.e. Up or Down, even a crash. It will always rebound. Of course as the portfolio grows, you can sell something to purchasing something else. Of course when you're buying stocks from an company and some of your money is out of a mutual fund. Your money will grow significantly over 20, 30, years. A person needs to be disciplined and at the same time creating a simple savings account for rain days, emergencies, things of that nature. You have that savings so you don't have to touch the initial investment you generated over the years and to avoid capital gains taxes too. It's quite simple to do and anyone can doe this. Doesn't matter what their pay scale is. Just start at a young age and remain disciplined and people will be amazed what has amounted over time. .........................My firearms collection is quite extensive and valued quite high. In which I have the collection insured. But I didn't collect as an investment in which I would rely on it some day for retirement purposes. It's a hobby and something I love doing....i.e., anything firearms related. My goal is keep the collection in my family for generations. Provided the 2nd amendment stands for something in the future. And if the 2nd should fall, then I hope that family member(s) go down fighting for the 2A. That said, that's another subject matter to contend with.
You guy's are so lucky, I'm posting from the UK and if I could have the opportunity to buy any of these guns I would think I had won the lottery. God bless you guy's and keep up the good work.
Bob Dylan, yes you are correct given you have the correct license you can own any long gun larger than 22LR as long as it is not semi auto. I was specifically referring to the SKS and pistol(s).
I bought a mac for my first semi-auto pistol & i still love to shoot it when i have enough ammo! I also have an SKS i got when i was 17 yo for hog hunting & it still rides in my truck a large majority of the time when i go to farms to remove feral hogs & coyotes. I enjoy y’all’s video’s & keep putting out the info for ppl to be more educated about all the different kinds of firearms that are out there! Thanks guys
In 2017, yeah you did great. Got my 91/30 with all the accessories and matching numbers for 89.95 in like 2008 or so. Bought my Yugo M48 for like 129 and my Steyer M95 for 95. Should have bought a lot more of them lol! The one I kick myself for the most is my PSL-54C, 499.95!
Yeah, but who needs just a regular Mosin ? I stocked up a bit on SAMCO ex-snipers when they were going for $200. Re-snipering them costs more thant the gun !
Bought a yugo sks for my first rifle with enough parts to build another one in a tapco stock for $300 and man what a beast of a gun as soon as I go it took it apart and used the best parts and put it in the tapco stock and bought a amazon red dot.... man this rifle is just amazing shoots straight and no problems! Definitely cop a sks if you can get it for cheap
Honestly I've ordered 2 and have had very good luck so far, but I shell out the extra 20 for hand pick (not sure if it's a scam but like I said good luck so far)
I’m just starting out as well, may as well get it they’ll never be cheaper, if you get one that’s a little rough it’s cheap enough (now) to learn how to clean them up good without hurting value
I have watched several of your videos and enjoyed them all. I have a Argentine '91 cavalry carbine l wish list could lend you for a video. It's wonderful to hear from kinderd spirits! Keep up the great work. ----TPf
I had to pause the video just to say that I loved your enthusiasm for the K-31! From what I have seen, it's pretty freaking awesome! And that was just with open sights! Slap an optic on it! And then "holy cow, through the heart!" Accuracy!
The problem with remembering when a SKS cost around $100 is now they seem horrendously overpriced, whether or not there's any reason to it. I want one, but for $400? Hmm. Would semi-reluctantly "pull the trigger" for $250, and not one cent more than that.
smith jones I bought two sks's for 250 from a Dunham's just 12 short years ago. They have tripled in price since. Still worth getting one while you can, you will not regret it that are a lot of fun.
smith jones They aren't gonna get any cheaper! They are well worth $400! You're not gonna find another chrome lined and dead nuts reliable rifle even close to $400. Yugos aren't chrome lined though. So go Russian or Chinese
Is it is called supply and demand my friend the stock is drying up and the price is never going back down get one while you can they are definitely worth 400 if you can still get them for that
I know how you feel. I want an sks but the price always kills me, I'm a huge AK fan and anytime I think boiut getting an SKS I know I can add not to much more and grab another wasar or a zastava AK instead
There are ways. Talk to your family. Uncles, grandpa's, cousins may have guns that they don't want, use, or care about and willing to pass them on to you, or sell them cheaply. You can also check pawn shops in some states, even flea markets in some states. You can also haggle with dealers at gun shows. I just picked up a Yugo SKS at a show for $425.00 that he was asking $525.00 for. Some times you get lucky. Also buy surplus ammo for any gun you plan on getting, even if you don't have the gun yet. you can always resell the ammo, but if you buy the gun a couple of years from now, you may not be able to find the ammo for it any more.
Keep looking, there are good deals everywhere and the reason milsurp costs so much is because people are too lazy to look. South american mausers are still cheep, and very overlooked. Over the past several years, they havent gone up in price much compared to other rifles
My first Milsurp love will always be Enfields but I think they have hit the point where the available surplus stocks have dried up. Same with the CZ82, getting harder to find them cheap as well.
You guys are crazy this gun is well worth 400 I have customized mine to take 30 round clips and a Tapco stock Great Gun it's not too heavy my AR-15 is much heavier and the SKS shoots a larger round quit knocking the gun you obviously don't even have one
I bought a martini Henry through IMA. Mk4 long lever. Headspace is 3 thousands, and shoots like a dream. The history behind the martini henry is amazing to me and one of my favorite rifles to handle.
I don't think i could even own a Makarov here because of how short the barrel is. You can own handguns here but you need a restricted arms license but if the barrel is shorter than a certain length or if the magazine holds more than 10 its considered a prohibited firearm which the only way you can have one is if its grandfathered
Here in Canada law states that we can't own a handgun with a barrel shorter than 4" and it can't hold more than 10 rounds. In order to own handguns at all you have to take and pass a course and go through a background check to get your restricted arms license. However handguns with shorter barrels or higher capacity are classed as prohibited and can only be owned if they're grandfathered in or if you're a law enforcement officer. So as nice as Makarovs are I wouldn't even be able to buy one here
First pistol, still have it, was a Hungarian FEG PA-63 Makarov in 9x18. Lived in AZ and drove to J and G sales. Salesman brought out 3 boxes and 2 were brand new. Paid $99.00 for it. In hind sight I should have bought 20 of them.
Just bought a Mosin today, was tellin my brother I saw a video like this years ago so I was excited to finally get my hands on one. Now this is recommended to me literally a few hours later. Alright FBI you got me I like guns..
Love videos Eric &Chad ,Gurung the Gurkha is the the one spoke of in this Vid,Killed 200 or so with 1 arm after repeated grenades, wood play dead after each enemy raid then hop up and defeat next wave
Legalise it then if you want to protect people do your research I’m sympathetic and understand it’s a difficult debate to have but prohibition doesn’t work but that’s my opinion
I'm from Nepal and I'm a descendant of Gorkhas. It was very nice to know that you guys know about "Khukuri". Also it was quite funny to hear you guys say Khukuri. 😬
Literally not a single IV8888 video suggestion for me under this video....just random YT shit...this is pissing me off now. Otherwise, great video! I really want to pick up a Mak while they're still plentiful, but I noticed there are a lot of used CZ75's on gunbroker right now so that's got my attention pretty good...lol
All of my recommended videos are IV8888 videos man...I’m pretty sure it may be based on what you watch, so you’re clearly not watching enough gun videos man...lol
Great video. I'm only two guns deep into my collection. I'm thinking a cheap military rifle should be my next buy. Still confusing with so many options. My father has a Mosin and I love how smooth that bolt action is. Yet I might want a sks as well. Hard to choose.
Great video guys. I was able to pick up a Fin M39 a few years ago at a small shop for $100, because it was mismarked and they didn't even know what model mossin it was. She's abit rough and a war time. But she shots very good for her age.
As many have said already, I also miss the Arisaka rifles even with ammunition shortage thing though. Great video! keep them comming...the old mlsurps rifles videos are awesome! Almost killed myself when I saw the video where you guys destroyed one arisaka on the field with Barry...such a waste.
Оливер Дрейер Why? Now IS the time to buy! Prices are cheap and if they do ban them you will still be allowed to keep the rifles you already own and your going to need as many AR's as possible for when the gov't comes to take them. Also buying them makes them more popular and thus less likely for them to be banned! Let's make sure that doesn't happen! GET AS MANY AS YOU CAN GET NOW AND IN THE FUTURE! FOR FREEDOMS SAKE!
Like somebody said Palmetto State Armory makes a great product for an affordable price. Build it from top to bottom there's so many TH-cam videos easy as pie to build and you learn about the rifle and how to fix it and clean it
Iron Sights nice gun, depends on the country and caliber, many of the Egyptian ones had bad chambers and would split. Think the nice ones would be in 30-06 from Luxembourg, guard. They were still in service end of the 90’s.
In Canada Ontario. The sks is considered an assault style rifle in which is pretty stupid when it takes 6 bullets only. I had one before but I had to sell it because of the Canadian law. I had one moose with it, no problem. I miss my sks.
Too bad TH-cam is going to flag this video and destroy your channel. I really enjoyed your videos and if this channel bites the dust I have no choice but to leave TH-cam
Sir's I have a question. I have a Chicom SKS I brought back from Nam in 1970. All ser.no. match and it has a triangular bayonet. It is a battlefield recovery. I think it was made in the early 60's and it is pristine down to the cartouche on the stock. Any help to determine the value so I can insure it would be deeply appreciated. Thanks from a Nam vet.
You need to have original bringback papers and look at the serial number with arsenal marking. You also should check the matching numbers. Prices can go up towards 700 to 1000 at most. East german amd north korean are the rarest.
Got my brother a Bulgarian makarov a few years back for a Christmas present came with 2 mags an extra set of grips cleaning kit and original holster for 200 love that gun
My request is: It would be nice to see some videos made on prepping/survival, like your older videos. They don't have to be long or extravagant, I just think it would just be cool. :)
My first auto loading pistol was a Bulgarian Makarov and I love it! Please do yourself a favor though and fit one of yours with a Fab Defense PM-G grip with a side magazine release. It feels fantastic in the hand, has good texturing and it’s the answer for those who don’t like the heal release.
I picked up a Hungarian FEG PA-63 in 9x18 Makarov a couple months ago, in very good condition, for $150 at a local pawn shop. It is fun and cheap to shoot, it is an adequate caliber, and makes for a great rainy day gun that will work.
I don’t invest in them. I hoard them and never sell.
Jim Lahey having a little drinkie poo for you layhee RIP 🤣
You are the liquor
Where's Randy he loves Lucy
The liquor says to buy the surplus ran
Douchestin that sounds about like how most of my surplus was bought lol
I really like that you guys just zip through your sponsorship/patreon stuff without the begging and the guilt. I hope you're doing well enough to continue the excellent content you're providing.
This video will raise the price of them.
SKS prices are already creeping up close to what you can get a Wasr-10 for.
That's what happens... You play the game! Problem is that I don't want to sell my milsurps like my K31. Ok, maybe I would consider my Mosin because let's be honest, it is a pretty crappy gun...
Ghostus Coyote im gonna keep my 1938 91/30 because i paid 200 for it at cabelas 2 years back and now at the gun show i just went to they’re charging 350+
Alex Anderson I actually got mine from a pawn shop a few months ago for $200 as well. I will hold onto mine until the price goes over $500. It just isn't that fun to shoot. Once I got my K31, the Mosin turned into a pile of crap by comparison. Not to mention the stupid corrosive surplus ammo...
Likely so I need or invest in a few!
"Are there still any good deals?"
Short answer. No.
They're all WAY over priced.
Not kidding a local gun show had beat up mosins for over a grand
@@bearwilliams8564 tf do u live cableas in Kansas city has them for $350
Michigan, the Cabela's here has em for 400
In Canada we have em for $300 cad rupees which is about... 250US?
I got my Mauser at Cabela's for 245 a bit over a year ago, pretty good condition too.
I'm ordering stuff from you guys and other veteran/2nd amendment supporting stores! Just wanted to give my love and support to you guys and others like you! Thank you for advocating for our freedoms and educating us about firearms and safety
I bought a Yugoslavian sks last year for my highschool graduation and I love it, heavy duty, and build quality is above all others, put about 8 hours into cleaning the cosmoline off and that's the only issue I had with it
If you take reasonable care of that rifle, it will serve you well for the rest of your life. I LOVE my SKS, and have never had a single issue with it in the 20+ years that I’ve owned it…
Cosomoline ?
@@squidy4082 it’s a waxy adhesive material, similar to Creosote it’s put on wood to prevent it from drying out and or rotting and provides a barrier to excessive moisture, it’s put on military rifles so they can be stored long term in warehouses and bunkers that might not have climate control or be 100% weather proof, and it’s done as a way to protect the rifle and it’s components during transport or shipping
@@loganbaileysfunwithtrains606 do you really need it for storing in your safe or outdoors ?
@@squidy4082 no, it was done for long term storage by the factory, I’m still trying to clean the stuff out of my rifle and it’s been 4 years, unless you plan on storing your rifles in a potentially damp environment for years you don’t need to cover anything in it nor would I recommend doing so because it gets everywhere and ruins anything that it touches
Top 5 Milsurps to Invest in Right Now
1. SKS
2. Dutch Beaumont
3. M39
4. Swiss k31
5. Martini Henry
2 and 5 aren't milsurps
Heinz Linge yes they are... what rock are you living under?
@@mhaugen692 they're mil but not milsurps
May God bless you man
@@arthurmead5341 there military guns but not military surplus? Wtf? Age doesn't matter surplus is surplus
1996 I had a choice of a firearm at Ernie's Rods and Guns in Terre Haute IN for $99. I was debating over an SKS or a Makarov. I went with the SKS, and still don't regret it, and I still have the SKS. Ernie's closed in the late 90's.
Thanks Eric and Chad for bringing back the official logo shirts again on forged in freedom you truly listen to your supporters. I got a green iraqveteran8888 one love it pleased to support you guys
Love that M39. Thanks again!
I agree
"Well, I don't need a grenade launcher...yet."
-- Homer Simpson
Brian, I thought Abraham Lincoln
SKS is by far my favorite rifle
It’s definitely a damned fine rifle!
Chad looks like he is about to go sit in a Starbucks and write romantic short stories on his macbook
papabeanguy hahaha
Lol...you win the internet today sir. 😂😂😂
papabeanguy yeah or go watch sisterhood of the traveling pants
Bahaha! :"D
Lol
Outstanding!! Gents, your depth of knowledge and enthusiasm for these great signets of history is truly inspiring. I have discovered I own a 1941 Mosin M39 w matching SR’s. I bought it in the 90’s for $45 out of a barrel. It has been hanging on a wall or standing around in my shop for nearly two decades while I considered it as only a wall hanger. Clearly I had no idea what I had until I discovered your channel. After cleaning the M39 thoroughly and taking it to the range, it was shooting 1.5” groups at 100yds! You’ve made another convert (now, if we can only hang on to these magnificent pieces of history in the face of the present gaggle of lunatic politicians and limp noodle legislators bent on destroying our passion for our heritage and the world from which it came). Keep up the fine work! It’s time for anyone who sees your vids to hunt down your Patreon site and support you. A couple of quick Q’s: Where can I find deeper information/books/sites on Mosin’s in general; markings, cartouche info, date qty and location of mfgr, who made the barrel mfgr, etc.? What is IMA and could you please post a bit more info on how to access them? Again, thanks for doing such a great job opening this new world to an old shooter!
Am Swiss guys, can confirm. The 31s are VERY easy to find, i've seen at least 3 of them per shop i've visited, and very often older service men still own their rifles as well.
I have never seen one up here in Canada, which is a shame because I'd be interested. Same with the Finnish Mosins.
They are hard to find in my area of the USA. If you find them they are often $5-600+
+Armymi33 In Switzerland gun shops aren't taking them in any more, because they can't sell them with a profit they are so cheap there, many are getting melted down. It is also too expensive to export them to the US.
Fear not. Gun shops still take them in. They sell the nice ones for a fairly high price for Swiss standards. The cheaper, not so nice ones just get stored in the back. The K31 is nowadays often used to convert it to a "sniper rifle" with more and more companies producing stock systems for them. Shot out K31s are also used in various experimental builds like K31 pistols or even snuff tobacco machines. Also, my LGS takes in K31s happily and then bulk ships them to the US/Canada if they aren't sold within a certain time frame. Its expensive to ship but he makes a decent profit from it. A K31 only gets molten down via those police trade-ins, which is a real shame but the numbers are really small. But, they also steadily get more expensive here. The K11 is where its at, demand is nil.
Yeah my local gun shop sells k31 for around 110 chf (115 USD) and k11 for 50 chf (52 USD lol)
You guys are starting to look more alike..
Breaking Braddd it looks like they swapped each other’s glasses lol
Happens to couples that have been married for a while.
Omg 😂
Holy shit once seen it cannot be unseen
Seen your comment before the video came on... 🤦🏻♂️😂😂😂 Spot on!
We need to repeal various import laws so we can keep getting cool milsurps
JacksonOfAllTrades YES PLEASE! I would like to see some quality AKs coming in here on the surplus market!
922r needs to be gone
I bought a K31 mainly from watching your review on it. Not only is it my favourite rifle, it's gained about $200 in value in the six or so months I've owned it. Also my SKS which is a 1956(?) Tula I will never let go as it was my first rifle I bought. Although my next target is the SVT-40 which up here in Canada are really starting to climb in price!
Best investment I ever had was my svt-40, bought it for a $100 since it didn’t cycle. A good clean to get rid of cosmoline and it was working. Crazy to think they’re going for around $1,500.
THE FREED MEN Awesome I never get that lucky 👍
Thanks! I bought it on the spot, very happy with it since the stock and finish on the metal was in perfect shape by Russian military standards. Also saw the firebird on your channel, Looks good! I've got a 79 W6 T/A that I'm doing a motor swap on.
THE FREED MEN slowly but surely working on the ole Bird making a clone T/A from it hope to have some real progress later in the year. Someone put a 400 Pontiac in it about a 75-76 with a TH-400. Gotta have tranny rebuilt tho.
THE FREED MEN just subbed
My Th350 bit the dust awhile ago and I rebuilt it. I dunno how well it'll hold up with the extra torque of the 400 since it originally was a 403 car. Anyway, thanks for the sub and I subbed back so I can see the progress on it if you upload more videos!
Thanks for the knowledge and history of these firearms. Also i have always wanted a SKS, and found one at Gander Mountain before they went under, but didn't get it. I have been kicking myself sense So i would love to have one. Another great video IV8888
were lucky in Canada, at least when it comes to the SKS rifle. It seems you can pickup a nice clean SKS at ANY gun store for $239.00-$289.00 all day long!! That said though, the Surplus ammo and guns in General seem to be getting harder to find at least from Gun stores, something about the Ukraine and import problems apparently!!
Some stores are stopping the sales of sks's and removing them off the shelf. Canadian Tire is one of them, assault rifles don't you know.
Canadian here, I have the same problem finding ammo for my sks.
Why would your prime minister import ammo when he can give millions of dollars to terrorists?
When I got my yugo sks when I got out of the Corps 12 years ago for $180 at a big 5 sporting goods. Really nice rifle.
I saw one at crappy tire last year this time for 199,239 for upgraded stock
Always interesting and enjoy the intelligent discussions. What a dream job you guys have. Would love to have a gun store, research guns, and educate people like you guys do.
I really hope this channel doesn't get hammered by TH-cam's new anti-gun rules
They just butt hurt because they got shot up, and can't accept that gun free zones are bad
Ah man I've recently became obsessed with these kind of older guns and really enjoy these videos.
The SKS is the best rifle of the bunch to invest in right now. Cheap Semi Auto, bayonette, effective rounds, reliable, ammo available everywhere, easy to maintain and are legal in almost all 50 states. Plus there's tons of mods.
Tracer 413 people want waaaay too much for them now because of all the panic buying
Nathan Asphyxia I agree. The price is steadily going up and up. You can still find SKS' for cheap prices. It's not easy like before. But they're out there. I was checking some out online today. I found some for $275 all the way up to $550. Although $250 - $300 is way more than a person should have to pay. But it's worth it now a days with all the bans and mandatory buy backs or confiscations coming. The SKS in the stock configuration is usually enough to stay legal in Nazi States like mine. (NYS) Especially the C&R SKS'. This is just my opinion as far as Semi Auto rifles are concerned for shtf in a ban era.
Modding an SKS? You heretic! Why would you ruin a piece of history!?!
Just came across the milsurp video. When you pulled the makarov out I got a good chuckle. I've been carrying a russian makarov as my edc for over 20 years now, and I love it.
I'm from Bulgaria, the Makarovs are really popular among the few gun owners here. Getting a gun license is really hard here, given that the country and the people being poor, the Makarov is what most people go for since it's basically the cheapest gun you can buy, usually you can get one for like $150-200 bucks. Anyway, awesome video as always.
Nice picks. Although not among your choices, my personal favorite milsurp rifle is the Lee Enfield No. 4. It's an attractive rifle, uses a ten round detachable clip, and the bolt operates smoothly. Millions were made during the Second World War and it remained in service until 1957.
"Investment Purposes" is a strong term.
ALAPINO best term to get the old lady to go along with it lol
Investmentment, as in an investment of your range time and money
ALAPINO...well said. If people are going to purchase firearms, milsurps , etc. strictly for investments and expecting a decent return on their collection. Then those aren't the brightest people around. There's better and easier ways to let your money make more money. If a person has $50K and has that money invested wisely in the stock market. And willing to let it sit for at least 10 years...never taking any of the money out. You can clean up. Something my Dad taught all his kids early on in life. Whatever your take home pay is, always remove 10% and save it. After about a year goes by, take that money and have it invested in a good mutual fund. Repeat and follow for a few years. Once those mutual funds have added up to a decent amount. Then begin to diversify your portfolio. Continue to always add to it. As the years go by, hopefully you're making more money. So that initial 10% is more. As well as, consider increasing the % you contribute. This is a good way to start your retirement fund. The sooner in life you do this, the better. Regardless how the market does over the years...i.e. Up or Down, even a crash. It will always rebound. Of course as the portfolio grows, you can sell something to purchasing something else. Of course when you're buying stocks from an company and some of your money is out of a mutual fund. Your money will grow significantly over 20, 30, years. A person needs to be disciplined and at the same time creating a simple savings account for rain days, emergencies, things of that nature. You have that savings so you don't have to touch the initial investment you generated over the years and to avoid capital gains taxes too. It's quite simple to do and anyone can doe this. Doesn't matter what their pay scale is. Just start at a young age and remain disciplined and people will be amazed what has amounted over time. .........................My firearms collection is quite extensive and valued quite high. In which I have the collection insured. But I didn't collect as an investment in which I would rely on it some day for retirement purposes. It's a hobby and something I love doing....i.e., anything firearms related. My goal is keep the collection in my family for generations. Provided the 2nd amendment stands for something in the future. And if the 2nd should fall, then I hope that family member(s) go down fighting for the 2A. That said, that's another subject matter to contend with.
Rick S Vert Nicely Done Bro & Said,Simple Easy & Too The TARGET!!! (pun intended)!! lol
And rightly so. Collectors can always be found.
This is why I like your guys vids you appreciate the history and how they were made
You guy's are so lucky, I'm posting from the UK and if I could have the opportunity to buy any of these guns I would think I had won the lottery. God bless you guy's and keep up the good work.
I can't imagine them not letting you buy a Martini
Im sorry
raymond majer
Get out while you can man.
Bob Dylan, yes you are correct given you have the correct license you can own any long gun larger than 22LR as long as it is not semi auto. I was specifically referring to the SKS and pistol(s).
be sure to delete your comment before the thought police report you to the anti terrorist bureau
I ALWAYS auto thumbs up , because I know the content is top notch.
If I only had a time machine, Id have one hell of a milsurp collection! Great video thanks again guys.
I bought a mac for my first semi-auto pistol & i still love to shoot it when i have enough ammo! I also have an SKS i got when i was 17 yo for hog hunting & it still rides in my truck a large majority of the time when i go to farms to remove feral hogs & coyotes. I enjoy y’all’s video’s & keep putting out the info for ppl to be more educated about all the different kinds of firearms that are out there! Thanks guys
Top 5 guns to reach out and touch something
Mcmillan Tac 50
Tac 50???
How about guns the common man can actually get his hands on...
Hunting And Fishing Outdoors on a budget?
Fnh ballista
Long range shooting or just long ass guns? If the latter is what you’re looking for you can’t beat a French Lebel with the 2-1/2 foot bayonet on it.
I bought an all matching Russian Mosin last year for 177$. I think I did pretty good for 2017
In 2017, yeah you did great. Got my 91/30 with all the accessories and matching numbers for 89.95 in like 2008 or so. Bought my Yugo M48 for like 129 and my Steyer M95 for 95. Should have bought a lot more of them lol!
The one I kick myself for the most is my PSL-54C, 499.95!
Yeah, but who needs just a regular Mosin ? I stocked up a bit on SAMCO ex-snipers when they were going for $200. Re-snipering them costs more thant the gun !
whiskey2117 who needs a regular mosin? You're average gun collector who appreciates historical value and doesn't have a lot of money lol
Where ???
JustAnotherLIFE a local pawn shop in SC
Another awesome video, guys. Thanks.
teaching my boy about guns. this and some other "5" gun videos. thanx. u just got a subscriber
Yeah I bought a mosin, SKS, and makarov all last year so I think I'm doing ok for right now
Bought a yugo sks for my first rifle with enough parts to build another one in a tapco stock for $300 and man what a beast of a gun as soon as I go it took it apart and used the best parts and put it in the tapco stock and bought a amazon red dot.... man this rifle is just amazing shoots straight and no problems! Definitely cop a sks if you can get it for cheap
I want to get more into milsurp rifles but to order online and not see it before I buy is scary.
Honestly I've ordered 2 and have had very good luck so far, but I shell out the extra 20 for hand pick (not sure if it's a scam but like I said good luck so far)
I’m just starting out as well, may as well get it they’ll never be cheaper, if you get one that’s a little rough it’s cheap enough (now) to learn how to clean them up good without hurting value
Where do I start to look for milsurps like these? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
@@codyclark6830 classic firearms and Atlantic firearms are good. Check local gun shows as well. Hope this helps
@@tylerstrahan8884 thanks man appreciate the info I'll check it out
well done- appreciate all the insight / info. solid one!
Yup You Can’t Go Wrong With an SKS 😀😊😊😊 Simonov Was In The Right Place Just the Wrong Time 😐😐😭
Chris Chiampo yeah I would stick with a ready available caliber.
So true. Ammo is cheap, and they do the job without fail. I own a Russian and a Yugo, the Russian having the nicer laminate wood stock. Love the SKS.
Any idea where I can find one for a good price?
It also circumvents the definition of an "assault weapon" while being just as effective as one.
Classic still has some Serbian police SKS examples. They are basically a Yugo SKS it appears. About $450 or so I think without looking at this time
I have watched several of your videos and enjoyed them all. I have a Argentine '91 cavalry carbine l wish list could lend you for a video. It's wonderful to hear from kinderd spirits! Keep up the great work. ----TPf
I bought ten sks at a gun show in Las Vegas in93 for 62 dollars each
Wow....
What do they go for now and did you do it as an investment?
I had to pause the video just to say that I loved your enthusiasm for the K-31! From what I have seen, it's pretty freaking awesome! And that was just with open sights! Slap an optic on it! And then "holy cow, through the heart!" Accuracy!
I love how he scoots away like, "Don't you put that evil on me Ricky Bobby!"
Keep up the great work guys. You rock. I learned so much from your vids.
The problem with remembering when a SKS cost around $100 is now they seem horrendously overpriced, whether or not there's any reason to it. I want one, but for $400? Hmm. Would semi-reluctantly "pull the trigger" for $250, and not one cent more than that.
smith jones I bought two sks's for 250 from a Dunham's just 12 short years ago. They have tripled in price since. Still worth getting one while you can, you will not regret it that are a lot of fun.
smith jones They aren't gonna get any cheaper! They are well worth $400! You're not gonna find another chrome lined and dead nuts reliable rifle even close to $400. Yugos aren't chrome lined though. So go Russian or Chinese
Live in the past and don't buy one then. Those days are over.
Is it is called supply and demand my friend the stock is drying up and the price is never going back down get one while you can they are definitely worth 400 if you can still get them for that
I know how you feel. I want an sks but the price always kills me, I'm a huge AK fan and anytime I think boiut getting an SKS I know I can add not to much more and grab another wasar or a zastava AK instead
Got interested in it too late. They’re all priced too high nowadays
Been there, done that... :-(
I got into buying guns in late 2017 and even then it was too late.
Imagine just buying your first this year... the thought keeps me up at night.
There are ways. Talk to your family. Uncles, grandpa's, cousins may have guns that they don't want, use, or care about and willing to pass them on to you, or sell them cheaply. You can also check pawn shops in some states, even flea markets in some states. You can also haggle with dealers at gun shows. I just picked up a Yugo SKS at a show for $425.00 that he was asking $525.00 for. Some times you get lucky. Also buy surplus ammo for any gun you plan on getting, even if you don't have the gun yet. you can always resell the ammo, but if you buy the gun a couple of years from now, you may not be able to find the ammo for it any more.
Keep looking, there are good deals everywhere and the reason milsurp costs so much is because people are too lazy to look. South american mausers are still cheep, and very overlooked. Over the past several years, they havent gone up in price much compared to other rifles
My first Milsurp love will always be Enfields but I think they have hit the point where the available surplus stocks have dried up. Same with the CZ82, getting harder to find them cheap as well.
That was AWESOME! Thanks guys! I learned a LOT!
I would never pay what folks pay for SKS rifles nowadays.
littleteethkeith I agree 400 is bullshit for a heavy shoot once in a while gun
littleteethkeith I don’t see it ever going down.
True. They are pretty trash for $350-400. Might as well save up and buy a wasr.
Yep the price won't be going backwards on them though.
You guys are crazy this gun is well worth 400 I have customized mine to take 30 round clips and a Tapco stock Great Gun it's not too heavy my AR-15 is much heavier and the SKS shoots a larger round quit knocking the gun you obviously don't even have one
Great video and really great information. Thank you.
I love my Yugo sks. Looks almost exactly like the one in the video.
I bought a martini Henry through IMA. Mk4 long lever. Headspace is 3 thousands, and shoots like a dream. The history behind the martini henry is amazing to me and one of my favorite rifles to handle.
The M1 Grand will always be my favourite rifle
ok boomer
Great video guys! Great info! Thank you graciously for all that you do for our gun community! 🇺🇸
I wish I'd gotten a K31 back when they were still $170. :(
LOVE the Top Five series!
I don't think i could even own a Makarov here because of how short the barrel is. You can own handguns here but you need a restricted arms license but if the barrel is shorter than a certain length or if the magazine holds more than 10 its considered a prohibited firearm which the only way you can have one is if its grandfathered
David Howe you should ban short politicians ! Fair is fair
Here in Canada law states that we can't own a handgun with a barrel shorter than 4" and it can't hold more than 10 rounds. In order to own handguns at all you have to take and pass a course and go through a background check to get your restricted arms license. However handguns with shorter barrels or higher capacity are classed as prohibited and can only be owned if they're grandfathered in or if you're a law enforcement officer. So as nice as Makarovs are I wouldn't even be able to buy one here
Yall have no clue how helpful yall are
Top 5 DMRs
First pistol, still have it, was a Hungarian FEG PA-63 Makarov in 9x18. Lived in AZ and drove to J and G sales. Salesman brought out 3 boxes and 2 were brand new. Paid $99.00 for it. In hind sight I should have bought 20 of them.
Just bought a Mosin today, was tellin my brother I saw a video like this years ago so I was excited to finally get my hands on one. Now this is recommended to me literally a few hours later. Alright FBI you got me I like guns..
Love videos Eric &Chad ,Gurung the Gurkha is the the one spoke of in this Vid,Killed 200 or so with 1 arm after repeated grenades, wood play dead after each enemy raid then hop up and defeat next wave
Would
I lost many friends to heroin can we ban heroin?
Yea uh heroin is already illegal to possess.
Then how did my friends die ? It's against the law? The law didn't protect him ??
touch my sprite and die real talk We've all lost friends to heroin brother. We have to get it gone!
Legalise it then if you want to protect people do your research I’m sympathetic and understand it’s a difficult debate to have but prohibition doesn’t work but that’s my opinion
The point I'm getting at is what they were talking about in the last gun gripe how laws don't protect people . It's up to us to protect ourselves
I'm from Nepal and I'm a descendant of Gorkhas. It was very nice to know that you guys know about "Khukuri".
Also it was quite funny to hear you guys say Khukuri. 😬
Literally not a single IV8888 video suggestion for me under this video....just random YT shit...this is pissing me off now.
Otherwise, great video! I really want to pick up a Mak while they're still plentiful, but I noticed there are a lot of used CZ75's on gunbroker right now so that's got my attention pretty good...lol
Jake Dunning 15 out of the 16 videos recommended under this are IV8888 videos, so idk what to tell you.
Turn on the notifications
All of my recommended videos are IV8888 videos man...I’m pretty sure it may be based on what you watch, so you’re clearly not watching enough gun videos man...lol
Might be something on your side, half of the recommended videos on the side are IV8888 ones.
Jake Dunning r u subscribed?
I love the cow just calmly walking along in the background as Eric is shooting the Martini-Henry... He's so used to it, haha!
Great video. I'm only two guns deep into my collection. I'm thinking a cheap military rifle should be my next buy. Still confusing with so many options. My father has a Mosin and I love how smooth that bolt action is. Yet I might want a sks as well. Hard to choose.
Great video guys. I was able to pick up a Fin M39 a few years ago at a small shop for $100, because it was mismarked and they didn't even know what model mossin it was. She's abit rough and a war time. But she shots very good for her age.
I remember when a mint or near-mint Russian SKS cost $89 in the late 80s and that was in Kali.
As many have said already, I also miss the Arisaka rifles even with ammunition shortage thing though. Great video! keep them comming...the old mlsurps rifles videos are awesome! Almost killed myself when I saw the video where you guys destroyed one arisaka on the field with Barry...such a waste.
Most important thing that can be done is support Virginia on 2A on January 20th in Richmond!
Covid took care of that.
wow....I collect milsurps. My last 4 purchases were on that table. You guys are spot on. Nice job.
Pre-ban sks is a great rifle! Look for a chrome lined barrel!!! MY CHINEESE SKS HAD A LINNED BARREL!!! ROCK SOLID RIFLE!!! THE YUGO HAS A BIT EXTRA!
D.j. B pretty sure chrome lined barrels are standard for SKS’s
Your guys video's are great and very educational.
It is now three years later it is 2021. In hindsight how has these five rifles held up to your investment philosophy?
You guys are great this is my favorite video to date
what no K98k!?!? those are drying up.. and an amazing rifle!
Matching bolt examples are so smooth and nice, mixmasters not so much.
k98ks are very overhyped, and not that great compared to many other surplus rifles
@@EnderBOT122 hyped up by video games, k31 is much better gun
K31 is KING. Best quality, best trigger ever, EXTREMELY accurate.
How about video about ar starter pack in 5 guns
For beginner ar-15 owner
Jared Kelley build your own psa ar. Super cheap and reliable for a beginner. mine has yet to falter
Оливер Дрейер
Why? Now IS the time to buy!
Prices are cheap and if they do ban them you will still be allowed to keep the rifles you already own and your going to need as many AR's as possible for when the gov't comes to take them. Also buying them makes them more popular and thus less likely for them to be banned! Let's make sure that doesn't happen!
GET AS MANY AS YOU CAN GET NOW AND IN THE FUTURE! FOR FREEDOMS SAKE!
Like somebody said Palmetto State Armory makes a great product for an affordable price. Build it from top to bottom there's so many TH-cam videos easy as pie to build and you learn about the rifle and how to fix it and clean it
Оливер Дрейер not if you and I and everyone else is willing to fight for their god-given rights
Оливер Дрейер no that is not true. God wants you to stand up for what's right. There are few things more important then free men.
Drop that good knowledge fellas. Much appreciated.
Surprised there was no FN49. The most underappreciated semi-auto milsurp rifle in my opinion.
Iron Sights nice gun, depends on the country and caliber, many of the Egyptian ones had bad chambers and would split. Think the nice ones would be in 30-06 from Luxembourg, guard. They were still in service end of the 90’s.
Absolutely love your channel been watching awhile home today and been through about half your videos
Is chad trying to look more sophisticated with those glasses... or is he just getting old
DEREK DUFFNER we dont mention the O word
Both
DEREK DUFFNER we shall know when chad is getting old when he says “back when I was.....” or “when I was a kid”
Woodsman 11 I've been saying that since I was 20.
DEREK DUFFNER
The eyes go first.
My first gun was a Makarov given to me by my dad when I was 12. Great handgun.
One can pick them up in Canada, (SKS) under $300
In Canada Ontario. The sks is considered an assault style rifle in which is pretty stupid when it takes 6 bullets only. I had one before but I had to sell it because of the Canadian law. I had one moose with it, no problem. I miss my sks.
Too bad TH-cam is going to flag this video and destroy your channel. I really enjoyed your videos and if this channel bites the dust I have no choice but to leave TH-cam
I love my M59/66, i bought it 8 years ago for 130$ and it has never let me down!
Sir's I have a question. I have a Chicom SKS I brought back from Nam in 1970. All ser.no. match and it has a triangular
bayonet. It is a battlefield recovery. I think it was made in the early 60's and it is pristine down to the cartouche on the stock. Any help to determine the value so I can insure it would be deeply appreciated. Thanks from a Nam vet.
You need to have original bringback papers and look at the serial number with arsenal marking. You also should check the matching numbers. Prices can go up towards 700 to 1000 at most. East german amd north korean are the rarest.
Got my brother a Bulgarian makarov a few years back for a Christmas present came with 2 mags an extra set of grips cleaning kit and original holster for 200 love that gun
Every time they talk about a gun I always hear them saying “yeah I have one of them” how many damn guns do you have?!
My request is: It would be nice to see some videos made on prepping/survival, like your older videos. They don't have to be long or extravagant, I just think it would just be cool. :)
I just got a M48, I loooove it.
My first auto loading pistol was a Bulgarian Makarov and I love it! Please do yourself a favor though and fit one of yours with a Fab Defense PM-G grip with a side magazine release. It feels fantastic in the hand, has good texturing and it’s the answer for those who don’t like the heal release.
I have 3 of those Finnish m39
Juanzo74 Latin Crypto please give one my life and Farm are in danger
Sell me one?
I picked up a Hungarian FEG PA-63 in 9x18 Makarov a couple months ago, in very good condition, for $150 at a local pawn shop. It is fun and cheap to shoot, it is an adequate caliber, and makes for a great rainy day gun that will work.