OK, so a good deal comes around once in a while.
Guy at work had this sitting in his garage for a while. Had a post-it note on his cubicle wall noting that it's for sale. (Price was quite high...)
Talked with him a little and found out he was looking for an AR-15 in trade. Still, a little on the high side.
I said, "How 'bout an SKS?".
From that point, things progressed. I think I came out on top of this one...
Brought it home and asked my dear wife if she'd be impressed when I kick it over and it starts for the first time. Her response - "I'll be impressed when someone drives off and you have a pocket full of cash".
I'm thinking a couple of rides around the neighborhood with the kids might kill that notion. Will take a little work, though...
In any case, it's dirty and needs a little TLC, but it's complete and turns over free. Parts are pretty available - and it has a pretty high demand (mainly by folks like us who had them as kids and have good memories).
Here it is:
