School me in SKS rifles

[Dakk]

All refurbs have laminate stocks and they were installed on new guns from, I believe, late 55 and thru till end of production in 56.

Some refurbs are hardwood stocks. As are some of the 55/56's.

I've noticed a disturbing trend with some people thinking that their refurbed SKS with lam stock is a non-refurb just because it has no '######x' stamp out marks. Many of the refurbs with laminate stocks are using brand new laminate stocks that came from old surplus and were never previously used.

 

[Dakk]

I just received mine from Wanstalls. I am 99% sure it's never been held.

The non-refurbed Russian SKSs are typically not the nicest as far as finish goes. They've been in storage for many decades without a ''refresh', so they show their years a bit more with minor scuffing, etc. On the other hand, the refurbs often have a very nice finish, since they were refurbished.

 

[sergey96]

Does anyone even know what is referb process in Russia or Ukraine. You guys talked about referb as it is the most horrible thing that could be done to the gun. Changing a triger or a screw will get you a refurb mark on your gun.

 

[Woodbeef]

Does anyone even know what is referb process in Russia or Ukraine. You guys talked about referb as it is the most horrible thing that could be done to the gun. Changing a triger or a screw will get you a refurb mark on your gun.

Quite a few refurbs only had a stock swap too. Like Sergey said does'nt take much to get a refurb stamp.

 

[Beemerbob]

Absolutely nothing wrong with a refurb. Most likely a better day to day shooter than a non refurb. Only thing I really hate is when the refurbs include that dxmn BBQ paint on the bolt, carrier and all bluing. I had the bolt and carrier buffed on mine but a re-blue is an expensive fix for a $200 rifle.
Also, IMHO everyone should consider a Murray's sprung FP or be prepared to constantly disassemble your bolt for cleaning particularly if using corrosive ammo (and who doesn't).

 

[Tyockell18]

Refurbs fine by me, mine are mechanically perfect and tight as can be, no slop in the gastube lockup or anything.

Nothing bad about milsurps that have been given a once over and fixed as needed to be put back into commission 100%.

 

[Iron sights]

Depends what you want. The Russian SKS's are all refurbs. The Chinese rifles are brand new old stock. If I was in the market for another SKS I would go with the Chinese. Marstar has a Chinese SKS and Ammo deal. If you just want the rifle Canada Ammo has a good deal ...Free Shipping. Lever Arms Russian SKS's, the magazines are pinned badly compared to the other dealers. Lots of deals out there............

My russian 1954 from tula factory isnt a refurb.

 

[Dakk]

Does anyone even know what is referb process in Russia or Ukraine. You guys talked about referb as it is the most horrible thing that could be done to the gun. Changing a triger or a screw will get you a refurb mark on your gun.

The refurb/non-refurb thing is really just a collector issue.

Refurbs are great for anyone who's planning to use their rifle. It means the rifle's been inspected and any obvious issues card for. That's a good thing, IMO.

But I can understand why collectors want original condition over refurb though as well. For a collector, original condition is king. No amount of reasoning will change that in the mind of a direhard collector.

 

[westrifle_sks]

It is understandable. I just want to make sure that people understand what is it means. There is referbs and there is all matching numbers. There is electropenceled and etc.

The refurb/non-refurb thing is really just a collector issue.

Refurbs are great for anyone who's planning to use their rifle. It means the rifle's been inspected and any obvious issues card for. That's a good thing, IMO.

But I can understand why collectors want original condition over refurb though as well. For a collector, original condition is king. No amount of reasoning will change that in the mind of a direhard collector.

 

[therave39]

I'm new to the whole firearm scene so bear with me. I'm looking at the Marstar Chinese SKS and noticed that it had the chromed barrels. I always assumed with corrosive ammo that cleaning afterwards was required, does having the chromed barrel change that at all?

 

[Dakk]

I always assumed with corrosive ammo that cleaning afterwards was required, does having the chromed barrel change that at all?

You assumed right. The chromed barrel is to enhance resistance to the process of corrosion, not to prevent it completely. Besides the barrel itself, I find the entire action mechanism, bolt, bolt carrier, receiver, etc all need thorough cleaning after each use.

Its the primers in the milsurp ammo that contain corrosive salts.