Made the mistake of dropping into the LGS today. I was told there were 4 new Tulas that just arrived. Second rifle pulled out of the box was a 1954 Izhevsk hardwood stock, un-issued. Compared to the Tulas, the Izhevsk bluing seemed to be of a higher quality. I know that Izhevsk is the rarer SKS, but is there a difference in quality between the two? Thanks in advance for any info...c1a1
Izhevsk vs Tula
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midnightpossum
CGN frequent flyer
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I think you hit the nail on the head... Izhevsk blueing seems to be much better... you had better of bought it too
Got it for $199, figured its a good deal, at that price.
midnightpossum
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- East Kootneys
Dropping in that store and picking up an un-issued Izhevsk for $199 was no mistake... it was more like fortunate
Izhevsk rifles, in my opinion, have deeper and richer bluing and a slightly higher build quality than the already exceptional Tula rifles. The bolt and bolt carriers on Izhevsk rifles in my experience have also been shinier and much nicer looking than most Tula made SKS rifles that I've seen.
They won't shoot any better than a Tula usually, but cosmetically the Izhevsk plant has bragging rights. $199 for an unissued Izzy is certainly a good way to spend your money. Treat her well.
They won't shoot any better than a Tula usually, but cosmetically the Izhevsk plant has bragging rights. $199 for an unissued Izzy is certainly a good way to spend your money. Treat her well.
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- Southern ontario
I have a 53 izzy refurb and i have seen tulas at the range. I must say the blueing on my izzy is almost a work of art compared to the tula's. the tula's ive seen have very blotchy blueing. But hey it is an sks made to survive a war.
