Weird metal finish on my Russian SKS and low serial number??.

[Muskyhunter1]

Just new to SKS'. I picked up a 1951 SKS ser# PD 60 the other day. It has obviously been refurbished and the metal is in amazing condition. Still have to clean her up a bit.

What kind of finish is on the metal? Is it a parkerizing type finish or paint. It seems very resilient to scratches. Other SKS' I have seen (1953) have deep bluing.

I read the sticky with info on SKS serial numbers and am still not sure what the numbers mean PD 60. It is a Tula refurb with a 1951 dust cover - correct? Can anyone else see anything from markings?

Thanks,

Musky

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[Fyn]

Looks like paint. I had a 55 refurb and it was all black painted. It was actually very tough and durable, I kind of liked it.

 

[svt1940]

Just new to SKS'. I picked up a 1951 SKS ser# PD 60 the other day. It has obviously been refurbished and the metal is in amazing condition. Still have to clean her up a bit.

What kind of finish is on the metal? Is it a parkerizing type finish or paint. It seems very resilient to scratches. Other SKS' I have seen (1953) have deep bluing.

I read the sticky with info on SKS serial numbers and am still not sure what the numbers mean PD 60. It is a Tula refurb with a 1951 dust cover - correct? Can anyone else see anything from markings?

Thanks,

Musky

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Yes its a 1951 refurb, black painted. On the cover you can see the refurb mark(small box with a line in).
Joce

 

[The Kurgan]

Very interesting. Very low serial number. Nothing wrong with a black painted refurb. They make the most durable shooters.