Which one to sell?

[StraightShooter]

I have a friend that is looking for an SKS and I told him I could help him out.  I have been out of SKS buying for awhile and am not sure which one to give up. 
I was wondering if someone could help me out and tell me which of the following rifles is the least collectible.   I will sell him that one.   

Thanks

-Sorry about the upside down images, I can't figure out how to flip them.   

[Greatguns]

Well, I can't see the pics well enough to tell what the middle one is for sure, but if it is what I think it is, you have an M21, a 10th year /26\, and a letter gun. The 10th year /26\ probably has the least value in my mind and easiest to replace if desired. So, that is the one I'd sell if it were me.

[Bacarnal]

I agree with GG, though all of them would be hard to part with .

[Phosphorus32]

I also agree with the above.

[echo1]

Yes what the other guys have said, but don't do it. You've got a good start  . PAX

[StraightShooter]

I figured out the orientation problem. 
Thanks for the replies. 
I usually do not sell my firearms but will help a friend out.  He does not own any SKS's and was asking me about a refurbished Russian SKS on Gunbroker.  I figured I could save him some money if he was ok with a Chinese SKS. 
I will see if he is interested in this rifle.

Now that I have figured out how to post pictures easily, I will post up some pictures of my other rifles. 

[Bob_The_Student]

I'm going to disagree with the above. Based strictly on what you show in the photos I do agree with what they said on the 10 mil, however, I would ask are all 3 of those guns original matching? If they are not, I'd go with the one that is not original or matching and if more than 1 is not matching or "refurbed"/ refinished in any way I'd rate them by condition. There are only certain circumstances were I think (my opinion) non-matching doesn't matter and would be kept no matter what (i.e. bringback).

[carls sks]

all matching numbers is a big deal to me. if you have one that isn't, that would be the one i would sell him. if they all match, that's going to be a hard call.

[StraightShooter]

The rifles are all matching and in pretty good condition. 
I appreciate all the replies because I did not want to sell one that I would regret later. I sent some pictures to my friend and am just waiting to hear if he is interested. 

[echo1]

What part of the world are you located? I'd help him find a beater, Bubba, or Paratrooper, and get him started down the SKS rabbit hole. PAX

[StraightShooter]

I am in south central Nebraska.   He is looking for something not to beat up/worked on.  I do appreciate the offer though.

[running-man]

What part of the world are you located? I'd help him find a beater, Bubba, or Paratrooper, and get him started down the SKS rabbit hole. PAX

↑ This! If you have any thought whatsoever that parting with any one of those three Type 56's might not be a good idea, you shouldn't do it. You'll regret it later, friend or not. 

If all he's looking for is a 'useable' SKS carbine, I would look at the current $400 to $500 offerings from Atlantic, J&G, or Palmetto State Armory.

If he's looking for a more collectable gun in nicer condition, then what you have is right perfect, but I'm always a "Teach a man to fish" kind of guy vs a "Give a man a fish" one.  Getting a low cost beater ("low" is a relative term these days) to start with, he won't be so intimidated by "ruining the value" to things like using it, getting fully familiar with it w/o worrying about scratching perfect bluing, maybe tossing on a synthetic stock, receiver cover scope mount, or whatnot if he's into that kind of stuff. 

An analogy: My daughter will soon be of driving age.  I'm going to start her off with a hand-me-down beater and not my wife's new VW.  When she's sufficiently well versed in not hitting things, speed limits, traffic laws, and the general teenage stupidity has subsided a bit, maybe we think about something a bit nicer for her.

[running-man]

P.S.  Definitely hang onto that all matching letter D series type 56.  I've seen exactly two of those not including yours in all my 20ish years collecting data.  They are not that common at all (in fact, I'd love a full spread of each one of your carbines if you're up to it, they all look and sound quite nice!) 

[StraightShooter]

Thanks for the links to where the rifles are still available (was not aware they were available from retailers still). I forwarded the links on. 

[High Noon]

Unless you need the cash or just want to reduce what you have, I'd help him look for one.  Use your knowledge of them to help him get a good deal.  I'd just hold onto 'em for now.