Help with SKS markings
- Thread starter Jeff Mather
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I am not allowed to share the two serial data archives that I have access to, as they are not my own. But the sks-files seirial data is available to all forum members after 100 postings on the site.
The other is a much older, privately compiled database that was shared with me on condition that I not share it (though I am not sure why).
The other is a much older, privately compiled database that was shared with me on condition that I not share it (though I am not sure why).
Wow, here I thought the commies kept records well. Haha. I've had a few sks' and all others were simple. This one not so much. Honestly only reason why I was trying to find out is I have it up for sale and someone was asking. Thanks all for the great info and maybe we all learned something from this weirdo. Haha
This question about the barrel lug numbers comes up fairly frequently.
The timing stamps-- 22 on the barrel lug (blurry) and the 22 on the receiver -- appear to be in the same size and font which would indicate an original barrel-reciever pair.
Essentially, the barreled receiver became a single part, and required only one serial number.
Do you have any other matching serialized parts to the rifle?
All serialized parts are matching, receiver, trigger guard, and bolt. Does not have original stock or Mag. Has a synthetic monte-carlo stock on it now along with a aftermarket railed dust cover.
- Location
- Steel Town
I will investigate the single prefixes closely, but no overlap with double letter. This stuff fascinates me, and I want to be proven wrong.
- Location
- Steel Town
It would be interesting to combine both databases
@ The Kurgan, I went through the sks-files database and found at least 15 Izhevsk double Cyrillic prefixes that are also seen on Tula carbines from 1949-58.
Sorry, that's as specific as I can get, as the database is not my own, and access is fully open to members of that forum.
