Chinese SKS Dating Thread
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Local dealer had half a dozen chinese sks's, all mismatched, 3 or 4 of which had fiberglass stocks. Gun overall is in fair shape, inside was full of sand and grease when i got it. I had a spare wood stock already, decided to take a picture while i had it apart. Wood stock didn't fit in the end.
Judging by the amount of crud inside when i got it I would say the stock was on the rifle for quite a while. Guns were imported into the country i believe by North Sylva and distributed to gun stores all over the country, at least one other i know of mentioned that some came with fiberglass stocks. There was no premium paid for the fiberglass stock, same price as wood versions. No idea what country they were imported from.
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I have a 1970 dated type56 from the same arsenal /6616\, but a different serial dating formula: 7001271
http://forums.gunboards.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1808417&d=1482195886
This was purchased from Marstar a few years back, as an unissued Chinese Military SKS. Does not seem to have been reworked at all.Not an expert, just my opinion. I read somewhere that these were produced w/o markings but are the real Mccoy.
Ed Smurf, can you post a full shot pic of the right side of the exposed bolt and carrier?
Also, is the gas tube assembly a single-piece or two piece assembly?
This is definitely an odd one.
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I'm just spitballin' here...but
Possible 10th year gun from a non-26 facility?
Or maybe the first position '0' is a variation on "70" (1970)?
Short lug, side swivel, machined trigger assembly, "п" battle setting.
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On blued surfaces, even with HD close-ups, it's hard to distinguish the scrubb and re-stamp.
But the bolt serial says it all. Virtually undeniable evidence of scrubb and then stampThat's some good evidence "commercial refurbishment".
It's a great looking gun too, Ed Smurf.
Nice acquisition.
So you are telling me that this is not an original military unrestored type 56 as was advertised from a reputeable dealer? Please explain. I see grinding marks on the bolt S/N face...all other S/Ns match. I am not convinced.
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For one thing, thats a short lug barrel with a 'n' rear sight only found on 1971 and older /26\ guns, it has a 1965/66 erra /26\ RSB...... All mounted to a late style chinese receiver.
Secondly, I see evidence of scrubbing on the bolt, and triggerguard..... Receiver is also likely scrubbed but I will admit they did a damn fine job!
Is the trigger guard stamped or milled?
Anyhow.... What your basically looking at is a gun made from new and used parts that are mostly of late style components and didn't even get an arsenal stamp or the T56 characters on the receiver. We have seen these in CA and the US and most show really easy to spot signs of scrubbing while rifles like yours, its a little harder to spot.
Is it new?.... Sure, it was put together to sell to a happy customer in CA.
Is it military?.... Yes and no. The parts are or certainly were made for military spec carbines, but it was put together for sale abroad, in this case CA.
Sometimes its very hard to identify a scrubbed part...... Just look at all the russians.
Secondly, I see evidence of scrubbing on the bolt, and triggerguard..... Receiver is also likely scrubbed but I will admit they did a damn fine job!
Is the trigger guard stamped or milled?
Anyhow.... What your basically looking at is a gun made from new and used parts that are mostly of late style components and didn't even get an arsenal stamp or the T56 characters on the receiver. We have seen these in CA and the US and most show really easy to spot signs of scrubbing while rifles like yours, its a little harder to spot.
Is it new?.... Sure, it was put together to sell to a happy customer in CA.
Is it military?.... Yes and no. The parts are or certainly were made for military spec carbines, but it was put together for sale abroad, in this case CA.
Sometimes its very hard to identify a scrubbed part...... Just look at all the russians.
Two piece piston assembly and no machine cuts on the bolt carrier narrow it further to 66-68, no?
