collectible sks

Yeah I need pics... I ask this because if you look carefully at the recent batch of Westrifle '49s, you'll note that the buttstock date stamps aren't very clear at all.

As for the receiver cover, I am not convinced... the photos are blurry and grainy and it could be a "mis-stamp" (the "8" appears to be added after the fact)... however, having said that, stranger things have been discovered with Russian SKS's! :O)

Better photos of the receiver cover?
 
The Kurgan said:
Yeah I need pics... I ask this because if you look carefully at the recent batch of Westrifle '49s, you'll note that the buttstock date stamps aren't very clear at all.

As for the receiver cover, I am not convinced... the photos are blurry and grainy and it could be a "mis-stamp" (the "8" appears to be added after the fact)... however, having said that, stranger things have been discovered with Russian SKS's! :O)

Better photos of the receiver cover?
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Thanks. I won't take that as a shot directed at my integrity haha. I took the pictures personally, and they were the best my blackberry could do. It appeared to have been done much like a 49, but included the ckc45. It was definitely an 8 in 1948.
 
fenceline said:
Thanks. I won't take that as a shot directed at my integrity haha. I took the pictures personally, and they were the best my blackberry could do. It appeared to have been done much like a 49, but included the ckc45. It was definitely an 8 in 1948.
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No offence intended... we just want to absolutely certain we're dealing with a pre-1949 SKS, as most of us have not seen them before.
 
[Hey at least the one minimum jack##s per thread has been taken care of....]
Laughing loudly:) Well said, bro!
 
The Kurgan said:
No offence intended... we just want to absolutely certain we're dealing with a pre-1949 SKS, as most of us have not seen them before.
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The only thing I can say for sure is that the receiver cover was dated 1948. And had the unique ckc45 mark. The rifle itself was heavily mismatched, and had a later cover latch. I can't recall the gas block style etc so I can't speak to the era of russian SKS it might be.

My theory at the time was that the cover was put on the gun at refurb time. I didn't buy the gun because, at the time, I was looking for a gun with matching parts. If I had seen it later in my SKS collecting interest, when it knew more and would have realized how cool it was, I would have bought it.
 
Perhaps that receiver cover was some form of commencement or ceremonial cover. The Tula star stamping is of the later style and doesn't have that hand stamped look that the '49's and some early '50's have. The "CLC" must have a meaning and would help to understand the reason for it. My guess is this a special stamping created later commemorating someone or some event. Very cool and rare find! I too would like to see that '48 stock.
 
Drago said:
Perhaps that receiver cover was some form of commencement or ceremonial cover. The Tula star stamping is of the later style and doesn't have that hand stamped look that the '49's and some early '50's have. The "CLC" must have a meaning and would help to understand the reason for it. My guess is this a special stamping created later commemorating someone or some event. Very cool and rare find! I too would like to see that '48 stock.
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CKC45 is the russian abbreviation for SKS45. It doesn't say CLC. The Tula star looks more like the earlier stars seen on Mosins. The star, text and date all had the same patina and appeared consistent with having been all done at the same time.
 
I never browse through SKS's when I see them (but can't resist SVT's, as you all know) but now I will. I'm just hoping I didn't miss one. If we're ever going to find a pre-49, it will be here in Canada because we're flooded with these rifles. Good hunting everyone!
 
CKC, right. On closer inspection, I agree it does have a similar star stamping as a Mosin. Very unique specimen. Too bad it didn't make it into your collection, but at least you had the presence of mind to take photographs!
 
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I'm sorry, I have nothing to contribute. I would have dropped everything and sold my spleen to fund that rifle.
 
points said:
And don't forget, hanging 2 pounds of crap like flash lights, lasers, range finders and other assorted Darth Vader tacticrap makes it priceless.
Seriously, most people consider the unrefurbished, used (by the military) to be worth a bit more. Other than that, if you remeber the Pokeman craze,,, need I say more?
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