“At one time they were selling for as low as $69. I wish I had bought a case of them.”
I bought one at the local farm supply store for $89. Chinese paratrooper model with 16” barrel and spike bayonet. Very nice fit and finish. Blond stock that I re finished with oil. It’s a beauty and shoots well. The farm store sold the longer version by the dozens. Made a great “truck gun”.
I’ve got a Yugo. They `weep’ cosmoline forever, especially if left in the truck bed on a hot day. I steam cleaned mine and that helped. I’ve heard some ran the stock through the dishwasher.
Good luck breaking your fall with a TAPCO’D SKS.