Meet SKS #4 to replace the one I foolishly sold last year...

The Kurgan

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Early IZH import, 1954 Tula
Unissued and non-refurbished.

Only 20 rounds down the barrel (by Jacques)

Not many more of these Russian SHTF'nF survival sticks left boys ;)
 
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Nice but I like my CZ 858 SHTF'nF survival stick better. Shhh don't tell anyone but I have a few SKS's as well. Remember mums the word.
 
The Kurgan said:
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Early IZH import, 1954 Tula
Unissed and non-refurbised.

Only 20 rounds down the barrel (by Jacques)

Not many more of these Russian SHTF'nF survival sticks left boys ;)
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are you sure its un refurbed? the circle with a T in it indicates a refurb does it not?
 
dweenz said:
cool thanks for the lesson. where does one get an unissued sks from?
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Heck,if i would know I'd have one :D ...I'm afraid,you only get them by coincidence,maybe here on the EE ...

And you're right...a refurb has a story to tell or else there would be no reason to refurb it in the first place.If my SKS only could speak...
 
Beautiful Rifle!! I have 3 SKS's and i am thinking about a 4th as well...they are well made, tough as nails, reliable and good looking to boot...lol What is there not to love about the SKS.
 
The photos I posted are from weimajack's camera. I just purchased this SKS today and I am now waiting patiently for it to arrive in the mail. This is my 4th SKS, and second purchase from weimajack (Jacques). Both SKS's that I purchased from Jacques are truly unissued and non-refurbished, a '51 Tula and now this '54 Tula. The '51 is also unfired and in absolute MINT condition. It looks like it came fresh from the factory! This example has been fired: 20 rounds by Jacques. I don't know if it was fired in its previous life in the Ukraine. This SKS, though probably not quite as pristine as my '51, is desireable by the fact that it is from the early 2008 IZH importation into Canada, and the magazine is limited to 5 rounds by a pin welded to the follower -- so no damage done to the magazine cover. Personally, I prefer the newer rivit method, as it is clean and very strong, and the serial number is not destroyed by an unsightly welded plug. However, from a collectibility standpoint, the IZH non-refurbs will likely command the highest prices and interest in the future, followed closely by the exceptional riveted non-refurbs, then the welded plug non-refurbs (sad thought), etc. From a practical standpoint, especially for a well-loved shooter, it doesn't matter. In fact, for a shooter, I prefer my '52 Tula, as it shoots like a dream and I don't have to worry about hurting its resalve value by making comfort upgrades or refinishing (tung oiled stock, parkerizing, Arma-coating, etc.).

After one bad experience, not naming names, I swore I would never buy another SKS without personally handling it first. However, I took a chance with Jacques, and now I trust him 110%

I fear this won't be my last SKS purchase :)
 
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dweenz said:
it's still kinda cool to think that my rifle being a refurb probably saw action.
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Not every refurb was issued to troops and saw "action". Sometimes the effects of time, moisture, cold, etc. can have an impact on metal (rust) and wood (cracks)... which necessitate rebluing, BBQ painting :p, replacement stocks, etc.

I have a '52 refurb that I bought from Ki11ercane that had a mirror shine bore, and an absolutely brand new bolt, bolt carrier, recoil spring, etc... however the stock was replaced. I suspect it sat in storage, suffered some damage, and was then re-arsenaled with the better and stronger laminate stock. The bayonet was also re-blued and the gas tube was replaced, probably due to corrosion.
 
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