Did I luck out at my local crappy tire? (sks)

[D3vin]

Wasn't planning on buying an sks at crappy tire but here it is 1950r, matching numbers.
Theres no refurb marks on the metal, and no "#########" on the stock. Implying this is a non-refurb?
Also it has a low triple digit serial number in the 500s. this uncommon?
Debating on selling it cause it was a pure impulse buy....but we'll see.

 

[riversrest]

Nice... Thumbs up to CT for bringing them to Northern BC as well!

 

[ChromeArty]

How much did you pay for it!

 

[GunsNotPuns]

I was under the impression that black bayonets denoted a refurbished rifle. I could be wrong...

 

[Rdrash]

I might be wrong but I don't think original 1950s sks came with laminated stocks. Does it have the firing pin with a spring or free floating?
Trevor

 

[City Boy]

The black bayonet is considered a sign that the rifle has been refurbished and laminated stocks were only originally on some later model SKS rifles (sometimes a sign of being refurbished also), but it's still a nice looking rifle and would still be a fun shooter.

 

[ChromeArty]

Yeah, black bolt carrier or bayonet is refurb... The spring question is a good one... Do tell! Those were axed 51 and up I believe...

I'm looking to buy a Russian Sks btw... I sold my Sks rifles long ago... Time to get back into it! Anyone know of a good deal, let me know!

 

[fenceline]

Black bayonet. Laminate stock on a pre 55 gun. Instant signs of refurbishment. Still a beauty sks. Nice grab.

I'd love to find a nice black bayo, black bolt refurbished sks.

 

[ChromeArty]

How much did ya pay dang it!?

 

[D3vin]

Its hard to tell from my crap pics, The bolt carrier is silver. The bolt itself has a free floating firing pin.
Whats are the obvious signs a stock is laminated?

 

[wbaad]

It's refurbed, or repaired. You can see a faint diamond/box stamp on reciever cover. 1950 would also have a spring loaded firing pin.
Chrome bore?

All in all should be a great gun.

I picked one up from lever a few years ago for 150 shipped I believe.
Mine was a 1950 lam, but it was matching and blued otherwise. Stock must have been damaged because it showed zero evidence of firing. Non chrome bore shoots head and shoulders above my chromed 54

 

[fenceline]

Its hard to tell from my crap pics, The bolt carrier is silver. The bolt itself has a free floating firing pin.
Whats are the obvious signs a stock is laminated?

The laminate pattern of the stock. Layered sheets of wood sandwiched together like paper in a book.

 

[Butcherbill]

It's a refurb, which is more reason to shoot it and enjoy it as it was meant to be used.

 

[Bendeco]

That's a refurb but a good quality and worth about $280 right now but will be worth double that in 5 years. Should be $600 in 5 years. I love the black bayonet and it has a nice stock. I own a similar one.

 

[Suther]

Does the serial number on the bolt match the receiver and the magazine? (without being force matched with an electro pencil)

 

[Robert Nicholson]

Non chrome bore shoots head and shoulders above my chromed 54

Great looking SKS, it's a keeper! Interesting comment by wbaad ^^ My 1950 with non-chromed lined barrel is also my most accurate SKS.

 

[CaribooBC]

Does the serial number on the magazine match the rest of the gun? Is there any laser etching on the barrel under the gas tube?

 

[fenceline]

Great looking SKS, it's a keeper! Interesting comment by wbaad ^^ My 1950 with non-chromed lined barrel is also my most accurate SKS.

Non chrome lined barrels are generally more accurate than chrome lined. Not just in the sks world.

 

[SteelCap]

Non chrome lined barrels are generally more accurate than chrome lined. Not just in the sks world.

Chromed just lets you shoot more in general.

 

[SteelCap]

That's a refurb but a good quality and worth about $280 right now but will be worth double that in 5 years. Should be $600 in 5 years. I love the black bayonet and it has a nice stock. I own a similar one.

It was $199 at my LGS. Too bad I didn't pick one up.