I know nothing - how can I tell country of origin?

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Hi folks,

As the title says, I know nothing about SKS'es. I would need to know how I can tell where a SKS was manufactured (from a distance - i.e. e-mail pics and phone conversation with current owner). Obviously, this is so I can become the happy owner of a SKS. :)

Thanks!

Lou
 
Ask whether the barrel is chrome lined. If it is then it is either a Russian or a Chinese SKS. Then ask for a picture of the left hand side of the receiver. If it has chinese symbols (3 of them) and/or a wierd triangle mark it is Chinese. If it is chrome lined and has a star on the side then it is Russian. The non-chrome lined models are Yugoslavian. There is a Yugo model that has a grenade launcher built in to the muzzle with an extra flipup sight on the gas block. That is a M59/66AB1. If it looks like a regular SKS with no chrome lining then it is a Yugo M59. Until one of the resident SKS experts chimes in I think I have summed it up for you. Hope this helps!
 
Thanks Dar 701, that sounds like easy-to-ask-from-a-distance questions, much appreciated.

Hitzy, I may just give those folks a shout for price comparision... :)

Cheers!

Louis
 
good question, thats one thing SKS is not ...... boring . just identifying is an art form , lots of variant.

dar gave some helpful hits. when you get a chance read the STICKY, lots of info .

and failing that , post some pics and we will help you....welcome to the sks forum.
 
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Thanks curtton. Haven't heard from the seller after he sent me his first picture, maybe he already sold it... :( Anywho the search is on. Not a frantic one, but steady I guess.

Lou
 
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