Russian SKS45 long thread.

[lone-wolf]

If you want to come out and pay for a dish installation for me, be my guest

Otherwise I have to put up with (yes I know) 19200bps

w00t, 26400bps here.

DHL driver asked what was in the crate (like they always do) and I played dumb (like I always do) ... "I don't know... but it sure looks Heavy!"

Guns... do you want to go shooting with me?

They'll never ask again. Or they'll go shooting.
Win-Win

 

[employee]

Have a crate of ammo sitting downstairs at the office now (came DHL), and from the sounds of it rifles are coming Canada Post (he usually comes around 11:15) so we will see if it gets here today!

Might have to go get one from Milarm as well.....

Still waiting on SIR

 

[rollingrock]

The door bell rang. I was wondering if that was my neighbour. Turned out to be Canada Post guy who was holding a gun-like package with a funny smile in his face. I was like...wow...that was surprising!

Open up the package, that was a 1953 tula. All numbers 'naturally' matched, no sign of forced match, including the stock. Not sure if that was refurb if anyone could educate me on that. The ammo pouch was a pleasant surprise too. I like the bayo more than Chinese ones. Quickly wrapped the ####e up again and sealed it with duct tape. Looked around before I buried the ####e in the pre-dug hole in the backyard...kiddin

That was a nice piece of ####e. Waiting till I have time to know her better.

 

[reflexzero]

DHL just called. I've got a package waiting for pickup on the way home, and I'm assuming it's my crate of ammunition shaped metal parts.

Now, if my local Canada Post worker has gained the ability to read addresses I might have another box too.. some metal and wood furniture in the shape of a rifle.

So close!

 

[Curtton]

Open up the package, that was a 1953 tula. All numbers 'naturally' matched, no sign of forced match, including the stock. Not sure if that was refurb if anyone could educate me on that.

where did you buy it from?

for more info on your russian SKS45 , read my sticky and the answers will be there.

 

[Grouse Man]

You guys are killing me!!

 

[Jericho]

Another sleepless night without the company of one Russian SKS... Woe is me.

 

[manic29]

Some music to go with the lyrics from Post 3000 - you can play it in the background while you're opening the package!

http://folk.ntnu.no/makarov/temporary_url_20070929kldcg/anthem-russia-2000-6.mp3

I'm tearing up just listening to it... <sniff>



/gc

The lyrics I posted are actually the CCCP (USSR) anthem lyrics given the state of the union at the time in 1950s, so I added the corresponding mp3:
http://www.soviet-empire.com/audio/ussr_national_anthem_1944_russian.mp3

 

[oyster_777]

Dang it they came by and no one was home. they will try again tomorrow. Hope they are open Saturday so i can pick up. sigh

 

[smartbomb]

where did you buy it from?

for more info on your russian SKS45 , read my sticky and the answers will be there.

Listen to him, because he speaks the truth.

 

[DAR 701]

Got my hand-picked rifle today. It appears to be a Tula 55/56 no date, but the stock has a date of 1950 and the hand guard is laminated. I am guessing that the stock and hand guard were replaced when it was refurbished. Has a <> mark on the action cover indictating refurbishment. Cleaned a bit of powder residue and a lot of copper from inside the gas block. Barrel was clean and in VG-EXC shape. It came with an ammo pouch, two stripper clips, a sling, a cleaning kit and a holder for an oil bottle. No oil bottle was included. The shellac is coming off the stock, which is no big deal as this rifle will be restocked with a Polish laminated stock set and used as a shooter. Now I just have to find a non-refurbished rifle.

 

[TeaPot2]

Ok, here is what I've got from Frontier:

the family from top to bottom:

1. hand select - no production year, no factory logo, all matching including the wood (original wood no previous numbers stumped, X-ed etc.) NO wear marks inside of receiver, mint barrel

2. shooter - 1951 Tula - force matching stock, force matching mag, wood needs to be re-finished. NO wear marks inside of receiver, mint barrel

3. another - 1951 Tula - not from Frontier...

some close ups on hand select:

Thanks Frontier!!!

 

[Metropolis]

Your making me drool, I think mine is gonna be here tomorrow!!!

 

[Curtton]

not bad ... i know someone who is looking for a laminated top HG just like yours .

some close ups on hand select:

impressive !!!! no wear on the hammer or anywhere, i want one just like that .

 

[THX-1138]

DHL notice on the door when I got home

I think its just ammo though

 

[Jericho]

Still no dice on my notification...

 

[grayrc]

Now with pics...

Jan 16 DHL Shipment arrived today (Jan 22). Quick inspection: x2 TULA Arsenal, 1953, All Matching <not forced>, blotchy dark & brown Arctic Birch Stocks <no cracks or signficant dents, slight redish hue, no extra cross bolt in grip>, No Refurb Marks, chrome bayo with original coating, chrome bolt carrier, Type 3 (curved) gas block, minty chrome bore, extras (sling, plastic oiler w/ case, cleaning kit/tool, ammo carrier, stripper clips). I can't tell if these have been issued/fired or not - closer inspection required. I will post pics later.

Have a few pics now:

/gc

 

[Valashnikov]

I just talked to DHL, mine should be here tomorrow. Yay!!! I hope so!!!!

 

[Jericho]

I got over 2k in goods from various dealers in the mail... I HATE waiting!!!

 

[#1bcshooter]

i was just joking.

#1bcshooter : do you hear foot steps behind you? she got 13 steps to go.

Thats OK , I'm waiting for the Norinco M4 thread to be started
So we can do this all over again LOL