type 56 sks

[paul t]

just bought the Chinese vs what or is there much difference between this type and the Russian version

 

[louthepou]

For one, historical value?

Hey Paul, there's lots to read about the SKS, but it's mostly in the "Red Rifles" section. The SKS is discussed at length in there. Here's one of a few threads that discuss the "Chinese vs Russian": http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=439430

 

[paul t]

thanks for the info

 

[mbogo3]

Blade or spike bayonet? The Chinese blade model has a screw in barrel like the USSR not the pinned later model/spike.............Harold

 

[paul t]

i have the spike

 

[Woodbeef]

Some early spikes have threaded barrels

 

[eos]

Some early spikes have threaded barrels

As do the late production 15 & 17 serials in the current batch

 

[Curtton]

As do the late production 15 & 17 serials in the current batch

15 & 17 serials? what do you mean by this ?

 

[eos]

15 & 17 serials? what do you mean by this ?

First two digits of the present batch. 15, 16, & 17, Factory 306 & 625. This was previously covered in the "Chinese SKS from Moving Target" thread.

 

[Curtton]

First two digits of the present batch. 15, 16, & 17, Factory 306 & 625. This was previously covered in the "Chinese SKS from Moving Target" thread.

got ya , you meant 1.5 , 1.6 & 1.7 million.