Got my Chinese SKS

[RedApe]

not the factory you mentioned, the top and middle triangles are separated by a line, not solid together.

[RedApe]

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[basic_drill]

It appears to be a mid-late model (1967+) because it looks like it has a stamped TG. Can you pull out the trigger group and photo the right side of it?

Also check for a pinned barrel. Spike bayonet 1965+. The rear swivel moved to bottom indicates 1966+. No bakelite means pre-1979. I wouldn't be surprised if thats a late model factory 26.

[RedApe]

It appears to be a mid-late model (1967+) because it looks like it has a stamped TG. Can you pull out the trigger group and photo the right side of it?

Also check for a pinned barrel. Spike bayonet 1965+. The rear swivel moved to bottom indicates 1966+. No bakelite means pre-1979. I wouldn't be surprised if thats a late model factory 26.

it has a short barrel lug (no visible pin and matches the look of other short lugs) and yes the TG is stamped

[captainamazing]

A day of cosmoline removal, stripper, sand paper, varnish and viola!

[LeverFever]

Tore it down completely with the help of the following thread:

http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum...tion-*updated*

Spent three hours degreasing, cleaning, oiling. The rifle looks like new.



I'll tear down the russian refurb next and give it the same treatment.

[LeverFever]

ooooh, I like this rifle. Spent the day firing off a couple hundred rounds. Flawless and tight groupings at 100 yards. I have black gunpowder all over my hands. That Chinese ammo is dirty... which made it even more fun.

Watch out for your neighbors at the range.. this thing ejects shell casings with attitude

[RedApe]

ooooh, I like this rifle. Spent the day firing off a couple hundred rounds. Flawless and tight groupings at 100 yards. I have black gunpowder all over my hands. That Chinese ammo is dirty... which made it even more fun.

Watch out for your neighbors at the range.. this thing ejects shell casings with attitude

I'm heading out tomorrow, with 400ish rounds. looking forward to it

[RedApe]

got aprox 400 rounds today. no issues at all, I used Polish surplus from Canadaammo.com, great rifle thanks marstar

[skinnadoor]

I'm in the same boat as Giggidy. $156.45 for shipping was a big shock. Maybe you guys could be more transparent with possible shipping costs, or a disclaimer stating that Canpar will take their pound of flesh upon delivery. I buy ammo from a certain supplier with free shipping(or shipping included in price) I know what the bottom line is when I buy. I understand that Marstar doesn't make money from shipping but most online dealers I deal with quote shipping in their checkout.

Can I ask what you purchased that would warrant $156.45 for shipping? All things aside... just curious..