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Russian SKS Serial Number Registry -- CLOSED - thread for informational purposes only
Here's my attempt to, OVER TIME, estimate total production of Russian SKS carbines.
I created the survey (links below) yesterday, and already there's been quite a large and positive response on my side of the border.
The idea is to build a large enough database of serial numbers to reliably determine the highest serial number for every Cyrillic prefix and suffix character combination. Theoretically, by adding-up the highest recorded serial number for each Cyrillic character combination, a total production number can be calculated for that given year. The data can be sorted by year and by arsenal, etc. Again, the database must be large enough to capture the highest, or nearly the highest, serial number for each prefix/suffix combination.
The results of the survey are completely confidential. You will not be asked to give your name, address, or any other identifying information. The serial numbers stored in the survey will never be sold, distributed, or shared.
The more data, the better!
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--->PIVOT TABLES -- PREFIX/SUFFIX UNIQUE COUNT & MAXIMUM SERIAL NUMBERS<---
The first tab provides a pivot table that indicates maximum (highest) serial number per Cyrillic character ranges that have been added to date. Over time, the sum of all those numbers will hopefully indicate production numbers.
The second tab provides a pivot table that indicates total number of occurrences per Cyrillic character range.
LEGEND
The "*" symbol separates a prefix from a suffix
The "T_" and "I_" represent the arsenal
There is some "blocking" occurring, but the database is way too small to start drawing any conclusions around prefix and year patterns.
Regarding suffix, the only conclusion I can draw so far is that they are limited to 1954 Izhevsk and 1955/56 "letter series"/"no date" Tula.
I will create more pivot tables as the database grows and becomes more useful.
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A link to basic summary results:
--->SUMMARY STATISTICS -- SKS SURVEY<---
Again, once the database grows in size (200+ responses), I will begin attaching more interesting comparisons... looking at multiple variables, like year and arsenal by physical features, cyrillic code, etc.
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LINK TO SURVEY:
--->RUSSIAN SKS SERIAL NUMBER REGISTRY<---
Due to a recent rash of bogus registry entries, I have temporarily suspended the survey. It has become far too labour intensive to sift through all the garbage on a daily basis. I may devise some sort of proof system, which I am sure, will cut down on participation to nearly nil. The good news is that there's nearly 2300 quality entries and I have already drawn my conclusions on overall production numbers. Given this, I feel it has been a resounding success. I will keep you apprised of any changes. Thanks to all who have participated!!
Cheers,
Kurgan
Here's my attempt to, OVER TIME, estimate total production of Russian SKS carbines.
I created the survey (links below) yesterday, and already there's been quite a large and positive response on my side of the border.
The idea is to build a large enough database of serial numbers to reliably determine the highest serial number for every Cyrillic prefix and suffix character combination. Theoretically, by adding-up the highest recorded serial number for each Cyrillic character combination, a total production number can be calculated for that given year. The data can be sorted by year and by arsenal, etc. Again, the database must be large enough to capture the highest, or nearly the highest, serial number for each prefix/suffix combination.
The results of the survey are completely confidential. You will not be asked to give your name, address, or any other identifying information. The serial numbers stored in the survey will never be sold, distributed, or shared.
The more data, the better!
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The first tab provides a pivot table that indicates maximum (highest) serial number per Cyrillic character ranges that have been added to date. Over time, the sum of all those numbers will hopefully indicate production numbers.
The second tab provides a pivot table that indicates total number of occurrences per Cyrillic character range.
LEGEND
The "*" symbol separates a prefix from a suffix
The "T_" and "I_" represent the arsenal
There is some "blocking" occurring, but the database is way too small to start drawing any conclusions around prefix and year patterns.
Regarding suffix, the only conclusion I can draw so far is that they are limited to 1954 Izhevsk and 1955/56 "letter series"/"no date" Tula.
I will create more pivot tables as the database grows and becomes more useful.
**********************************************************************
A link to basic summary results:

Again, once the database grows in size (200+ responses), I will begin attaching more interesting comparisons... looking at multiple variables, like year and arsenal by physical features, cyrillic code, etc.
**********************************************************************
LINK TO SURVEY:

Due to a recent rash of bogus registry entries, I have temporarily suspended the survey. It has become far too labour intensive to sift through all the garbage on a daily basis. I may devise some sort of proof system, which I am sure, will cut down on participation to nearly nil. The good news is that there's nearly 2300 quality entries and I have already drawn my conclusions on overall production numbers. Given this, I feel it has been a resounding success. I will keep you apprised of any changes. Thanks to all who have participated!!
Cheers,
Kurgan

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