Finally back in the SKS club :)

[SoBored]

I just took the drive to Underwood and picked up one of their $149 black bolt SKS'. I'm really happy to have one again. From a quick check of the markings it seems to be a 1954 Tula refurb. I also picked up 1200 rounds of czech ammo and came out with a $394 bill! On the front sight there are are few markings and I heard they meant it was selected for accuracy. Any opinions on this?

 

[fiddler]

Its a false rumor. The marking has no bearing on accuracy.

 

[Woodbeef]

Good loooking refurbed shooter,at a great price. The numbers on the front sight are the journal size of the barrel.

 

[The Kurgan]

I don't think anybody knows for certain what the number represents.
That's a nice looking black bolt refurb.

 

[supernova]

I think the black bolts look much nicer than silver. Thats a great lookin rifle for a great price!

 

[the_snowman1]

I wish mine would have a black bolt my bayonet was powder coated black at some point it just looks weird with a silver bolt

 

[johnny88]

$149? Good scoop and nice looking rifle.

 

[SoBored]

Thanks guys, I'm glad to know the front sight marks don't mean anything, and I'm really happy with it, the black bolt is really growing on me. The guys at Lake Huron Rod and Gun also had chrome bolts for around $199, but I went there for a $149 black bolt and that's what I came out with.

This is going to be my loaner gun for bribing friends to go to ORA vintage rifle matches in 2011.

 

[RMXC51]

Even IF the numbers have something to do with accuracy (Idoubt it), yours is stamped #1, the best grade.

Nice gun! I just bought another black bolt Izzy today myself.

 

[plinker 777]

Isn't the marking inside the triangle?....gone to check mine!

 

[mmattockx]

I wish mine would have a black bolt my bayonet was powder coated black at some point it just looks weird with a silver bolt

I am sure that gloss black arma-coat would solve your problem with minimal effort.

Mark

 

[supernova]

I blued mine, very easy to do and looks great

 

[plinker 777]

supernova, pics please, love those black bayos