Thankyou for this information. looks like i got a nice greasy all matching 1969 141### to go with my 1979 619###
Congrats!
I wished I could get a 1979 one for my birth year.
I got two 1970s with close serial #s
Thankyou for this information. looks like i got a nice greasy all matching 1969 141### to go with my 1979 619###
Congrats!
I wished I could get a 1979 one for my birth year.
I got two 1970s with close serial #s
Hey guys. I just received mine. By serial it is an early '68 year sks. It has ported grenade launcher and no night sights so that would be in line with that year the last year made without night sights. Also it has a number on the handguard 2-00.0001. Not sure what that number is for or what it refers to. But mine looks in perfect condition other than a couple tiny bump marks on the stock. From what I can tell just looking at it from the outside and with it coated in cosmo it is all numbers matching. Sweet example and pleased with what I got. Just going to leave it in the grease for now. Kinda sucks that the picture posted in their email ad shows them in crates with the pouches and accessories but these don't come with the pouch or accessories. Disappointing but it is what it is I guess.
Hey guys. I just received mine. By serial it is an early '68 year sks. It has ported grenade launcher and no night sights so that would be in line with that year the last year made without night sights. Also it has a number on the handguard 2-00.0001. Not sure what that number is for or what it refers to. But mine looks in perfect condition other than a couple tiny bump marks on the stock. From what I can tell just looking at it from the outside and with it coated in cosmo it is all numbers matching. Sweet example and pleased with what I got. Just going to leave it in the grease for now. Kinda sucks that the picture posted in their email ad shows them in crates with the pouches and accessories but these don't come with the pouch or accessories. Disappointing but it is what it is I guess.
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Anyone think this is worth the concern? I might try gently remove it wondering if I should try cover it or if I'm just too picky.
What do you plan on doing? I don't want to "ruin" it but I also don't want that spreading.
Broke down and shot mine today, just 40 rounds. New (renewed) to sks' so had no idea you needed a special tool to adjust the sights, amazon has politely supplied one for $12 and it will be here in 2 days. Forgot how soft 7.62x39 is, could shoot it all day. You guys who are keeping them cosmo'd have way more self control than me. No matter what you are doing with yours I hope you are enjoying them.
I have cleaned both mine this week. Just to check if there’s any corrosion.
Also ordered 2 stainless gas valves from the States for each rifle because the GV is the weak spot for Yugo SKSs.
After comparing the Russian and Yugoslav SKSs, I found the sight radius of the Russian one is 3.5cm / 1.4 inch longer than the Yugoslav’s. I have to say my Russian non-refurbished SKS has better build quality for most of the metal parts. The Yugoslav SKS’s Elm stock and grenade launcher just nice and unique.
I have cleaned both mine this week. Just to check if there’s any corrosion.
Also ordered 2 stainless gas valves from the States for each rifle because the GV is the weak spot for Yugo SKSs.