A brand new SKS stripped receiver, depending upon manufacturer, will sell in the range $US 45 to $65. A receiver, with all fire control parts except stock and barrel, should sell for approx. $120 - $130.
SKS receivers are milled. AK receivers can be stamped or milled.
Try the receiver
Check the receiver.
Value of ANY gun is based on exact make, model, and condition. A well worn Yugo SKS may be $150, while a pristine Russian SKS is $500. An average Chinese SKS is around $250-$275.
From a gun dealer. Legally the bare receiver IS a firearm, and you will need to go through the same processes as if you were buying an entire gun.
Value of Rifle by Norinco SKS 7.62x39 with and without wood stock?
The RUSSIAN SKS may be date marked on top of the receiver cover (properly called the rear housing) , along with the symbol of the arsenal that made it.
The SKS isn't an assault rifle, and the value may range from $100 to over $1000, depending on specifics.
You do not say who made your SKS.That helps and usually the russian made SKS rifles will have the year of production stamped on the receiver cover.I am not so sure on the Norinco made ones.
$100 to well over $1000, depending on what exact SKS variant you have, overall condition, etc.
On the receiver. left side, just below the bolt.
$100 to over $1000. The SKS was manufactured by several nations, and the rarity of some models drives the value of that specific model way up.