Value estimate for my Tula?

brlm · Post by **brlm** » Sat Mar 04, 2017 6:25 pm

I've got a 1932 Tula hex receiver. It went straight from the crate to my safe, so it's still got the cosmoline on and never shot after it was crated. I have the usual accessories including bayonet.

What do you think is a fair value for this in a face-to-face transaction (i.e., no shipping or FFL costs)?

Also, what do 440rd spam cans go for these days (again, FTF transaction)?

Thanks.

steelbuttplate · Post by **steelbuttplate** » Sat Mar 04, 2017 7:59 pm

They have these priced on GB from $339-$399 but aren't getting many bids at that price. $280-$350 maybe to someone that doesn't have any, depending on condition. The ammo, $160 and up.

brlm · Post by **brlm** » Sun Mar 05, 2017 7:04 am

steelbuttplate wrote:They have these priced on GB from $339-$399 but aren't getting many bids at that price. $280-$350 maybe to someone that doesn't have any, depending on condition.

Thanks. If it adds any color on pricing, all 4 serial numbers match. And stamped on the receiver is what I guess is an import stamping:
PW Arms Redmond WA
M91/30 7.62 x 54R
RUSSIA SER #RMN011xxx (I x'ed out the last 3 digits of serial)

steelbuttplate wrote:The ammo, $160 and up.

So a $170 ask for a spam can wouldn't be laughed at (like it certainly would a few years ago)?

qz2026 · Post by **qz2026** » Sun Mar 05, 2017 7:23 am

I think anything under $200 would be a good starting point for a spam can of ammo. I'm thinking the rifle, pretty typical refurb, could sell for $225 to $260 these days. I have seen them move for this on GunBroker. Leave negotiating room. The serial number you mentioned is the Importer's s/n and the BATF officially recognized s/n. The Russian s/n is the number on the top of the barrel shank. Good luck.

Post by **Rongo** » Sun Mar 05, 2017 7:24 am

Or you could just keep them too... You've realized the current value of these items on today's market; But imagine what they will be valued at 10 years from now, if you could even find one?

I would suggest hanging onto the rifle & ammo; If anything consider it a long term investment.

capt14k · Post by **capt14k** » Sun Mar 05, 2017 7:52 am

91/30 refurbs with accessories do sell at $250, but it could take time. It seems that the quick sale price point is $200. Spam cans even at $180 they seem to sell quick.

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brlm · Post by **brlm** » Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:03 am

capt14k wrote:91/30 refurbs with accessories do sell at $250, but it could take time. It seems that the quick sale price point is $200. Spam cans even at $180 they seem to sell quick.

Thanks. I can be patient. Especially since I don't think prices will fall.

Rongo wrote:Or you could just keep them too... You've realized the current value of these items on today's market; But imagine what they will be valued at 10 years from now, if you could even find one?

I agree, the prices will continue to rise. The import ban will not be lifted by Trump's administration, and may never be lifted. That said, I could use the space (not so much the space in the safe, but the space occupied by the ammo cans).

zeebill · Post by **zeebill** » Tue Mar 07, 2017 6:42 am

Refurbs are selling from $200 to $300 at shows and we are selling 440 spam cans of 7.62x54r light ball at $170 a spam can. They are priced higher on the east coast and generally follow the cost of living prices. What I have given you is the WV gun show prices. Bill

billt460 · Post by **billt460** » Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:56 am

These will follow SKS's in value. A few years back I paid $89.00 each for 2, 30's Hex Receiver Tula's with all of the accessories, including bayonets. I remember when they were practically giving away new SKS rifles. Now beat up one's go for over $400.00. Same with a lot of these Yugo M-48 Mauser's. The value on these things is only going to climb as the surplus arsenal supplies of them eventually dry up.

B24 · Post by **B24** » Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:03 pm

I saw a 27 Tula sell out of the crate Saturday with no accessories for $300. I gave $150 for my 28 Tula
and all the accessories 4 years ago. Russian SKSs I gave $250 for several years ago are now going for
$450 and up. Are the prices going down? Probably not but if they do we'll never see the $100 deals any
more. If you see something and it speaks to you and the price is in the ballpark you better buy it.

capt14k · Post by **capt14k** » Tue Mar 07, 2017 8:27 pm

I have said numerous times I disagree with prices continuing to rise. The peak for Russian Mosins was back in August when dealers were actually selling them at $330. Empire Arms and The Mosin Crate are having a tough time selling them at $200 (without accessories). We are in a classic bubble and I think it is about to burst. However when bubbles burst the rarest and the best still have buyers and prices tend to not take such a hit on those items.

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