Another Simonov SKS question!!

[sinawalli]

I see Milarm in Edmonton (website) has Simonov SKS's for around the $200 mark. I am looking at buying one! Can the barrel be removed, unscrewed? Can the flash guard be removed/ unscrewed? I've never held one before, and it's hard to tell from pics! Thanks!

 

[Wendell]

Most Russian SKS carbines have threaded barrels. Most do not have a threaded muzzle. Most Chinese Type 56 carbines have pressed in barrels. Most do not have a threaded muzzle. There are exceptions.

Ask your dealer.

 

[Woodbeef]

All Russian SKSs have threaded barrels.

 

[sinawalli]

Going to spring for a Simonov SKS from a fellow board member here. Anything I should know about removing the barrel? Anyone done it before? Thanks!

 

[Ftaview]

Why are you removing the barrel ? What is the point ?

 

[sinawalli]

Why are you removing the barrel ? What is the point ?

Want to put on a muzzle break, and need to thread the barrel!

 

[Ftaview]

It could be threaded using a threading die, and might be no need to remove the barrel at all, might require a competent machinist or gun smith to do it that way

 

[sinawalli]

"might require a competent machinist" That would be me!! Happen to know the od of the barrel at the front? Thanks!!