Trading a NIB SKSS paratrooper for a Type 84. Good idea?

[MojaveDream]

Hello everyone new here to SKS files, came here to ask since mostly everyone here knows what a navy arms type 84 assault carbine is. I have a trade offer for this t84 for my new in box SKSS para (short gas system) and all of its accessories. The bad news is the t84 does not have its serialized mags, missing the bolt hold open and the bolt and carrier are 2 numbers off from the rest of the gun. Is it common to have a mismatched bolt on an SKS? what could have caused it? would it hurt its value?

[Papahound]

Both are great rifles but I would think the boxed set would be worth more down the road as far as resale value  , have fun - enjoy !

Welcome to the Files 

Papahound

[Greasemonkey]

My personal opinion, I'd hold out for a better example. The bolt hold open pieces are like nonexistent parts wise, the mags on this model are slightly modified Ak mags, getting them to work correctly isn't really an issue, the bayonet is missing, it's a shortened spike, again, not easy to find, but can be made.

To me.... not being a complete rifle fails it more than the number issue, especially if your giving a complete in the box matching set up for it. Yes, the Type 84 is one of the more uncommon commercial variants, but an in the box complete setup is to me more valuable than what amounts to a parts gun/gunsmith special.

This one is mine..


Bolt hold back

[Greatguns]

Don't do it, you'll regret it. If you want a project buy the Type 84 outright and keep the SKS-S

[running-man]

Agree with both GM and GG.  Keep the SKSS and another assault carbine in better condition will show up.

[echo1]

Welcome and what the other dudes have said. The 84 is a parts gun, not beyond repair but it'll never be right from a commercial collectors point. Can you beat down the 84 price or was the trade the deal? PAX

[MojaveDream]

Welcome and what the other dudes have said. The 84 is a parts gun, not beyond repair but it'll never be right from a commercial collectors point. Can you beat down the 84 price or was the trade the deal? PAX

It was the deal.

[Direct Connection]

Dont get bamboozled. : ) Keep your complete set . Those pictures of everything in the box is rare itself. Beautiful box set

[echo1]

I see by uor handle you must be a desert dweller. Is that 84 local to you? PAX