1949 Tula ( pics added, thanks Rudy)

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I bought 2 SKS rifles many years ago, one of which is a 1949 Tula. The other is an Arsenal 26 1967 Norinco. My question is, the Tula has a blade bayonet and laminate stock, so obviously it`s not original (right?) Also, there is no re-arsenal mark on the top of the receiver, but ALL numbers on this gun match, including the stock. I am confused about what I have here, and if it`s worth anything more than a regular 50s era Tula. Please advise, any info would be greatly appreciated.

http://s319.photobucket.com/albums/mm455/chadclair/Tula/
 
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Post pictures of all the serial stamping, the gas block and the bolt. The last 49 shown here was actually a late 1950 with a 1949 action cover. The 1949 should have a cruciform bayonet, type 1 gas block, hardwood stock, spring loaded bolt, no chrome lining in the barrel, long shank take-down lever, no spring in the safety and a few other little features. If the rifle has a blade bayonet and a laminate stock, it has been refurbished. Stock has been re-stamped to match as the laminates were only original issue on the 1956 models.
 
The bayonet could be original if it's a shiney one. The stock has definately been replaced at some point. Original laminates started in late 1955 with the "D" Letter Series Tulas. I doubt if there are many non-refurbed 1949 Tulas out there. So any 1949 Tula is worth more than a normal refurbed SKS45.
 
welcome chad, im glad you found this place . i will post your pic for you but you are actual almost there , all im doing is going to your photobucket , touch the pic and a box shows up, i scroll down to IMG and right click "copy " and then paste it here . thats it . wanna learn more go to the photo gallery section , there is a how to post pic.

btw , congrats , it looks like a 1949 refurb . very nice .


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Is it stamped "Made in Russia CCCP" on the side of the receiver near the charging handle? Never seen that before. Other than that, I would say it is a refurbed 1949. Just need the proper bayonet...
 
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Is it stamped "Made in Russia CCCP" on the side of the receiver near the charging handle? Never seen that before. Other than that, I would say it is a refurbed 1949. Just need the proper bayonet...
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i have to clarify , this 1949 is in the US , its their import stamp .
 
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