how long ago was that friend ? Were they Chinese SKS ? not sure if this wepaon system is even legal anymore is it ? probaly will depend on the State law. here in Oregon I have found it tough to find one and it is not that I want one either. I think they are junk.....

The K98 has been altered as such for work in the mideast and in Central and South America, so the rifle from WW 2 has been polluted. You will pay handsomely for a prime 1941-43 piece and a bit less for 1944-45 as the condition of the rifle de-graded.