Is there such a thing as a Laminate non- refurb SKS?

[Intedserve]

Is there such a thing as a Laminate non- refurb SKS? I have read rumors that if a SKS has a laminate stock then it means it has been refurbished. Anyone know for sure?

Thanks!

 

[garybusey]

sorry misread originally. Does un refurbished mean the rifle was issued but never fired?

 

[midnightpossum]

Is there such a thing as a Laminate non- refurb SKS? I have read rumors that if a SKS has a laminate stock then it means it has been refurbished. Anyone know for sure?

Thanks!

Yes .. in 1956.. the only ones I have seen have been from the letter series "K"

 

[OC-3]

Yes, I have a brand new one in the box on my living room floor

 

[RMXC51]

Like he said, letter guns. Easy to spot because they have the original acceptance marks and are red. Refurb stocks are brown.

 

[midnightpossum]

Yes, I have a brand new one in the box on my living room floor

Pics or it didn't happen... lol

 

[svt1940]

I have Tula 1956 letter K, unissued,laminated stock and handguard Safe queen of course





Joce

 

[mbogo3]

Laminates were first issued to Vietnam as I understand it.Heavy moisture laden climate.

 

[Grizzly Adams]

Laminates were first issued to Vietnam as I understand it.Heavy moisture laden climate.

But, I think they got Chinese versions. Never heard of a Chinese laminate. I've got an unissued Russky, laminate stock, all numbers match, including the one on the stock. Definitely no refurb marks on it and almost a clear finish. No date stamp and no hint of manufacturer. If I get a chance, I'll post a pic.


Grizz

 

[fiddler]

The stock doesn't necessarily have anything to do whether its been refurbed or not. The receiver will have have a factory stamp of a square with a diagonal line through it. If the stock was in good shape, they might have reused it. Other signs of refurb are X's through the numbers on the stock or mismatched parts. There was no standard to how a rifle should be refurbished. They often did the minimum required to get the rifle back in the field.

 

[Woodbeef]

Original laminate stocks on SKS45 rifles began on 1955 dated ones, just prior to the Letter Series. The SKS56 with laminate stocks were for the Egyptians.

 

[silverfoxdj]

Good info thanks