Russian SKS45: ID FAQ Collectibles .... update feb 8th, 2011
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Some errata for this post.
I have, at this point, handled and examined no less than 7-10 1950 non-refurbished rifles and 'light' refurbished rifles.
By the end of 1950, they had dropped the spring loaded firing pin for the majority of production. If you have a 1950 with late features and a free floating firing pin, it can be an original. You must obviously look for the other signs of originality first.
I have, at this point, handled and examined no less than 7-10 1950 non-refurbished rifles and 'light' refurbished rifles.
By the end of 1950, they had dropped the spring loaded firing pin for the majority of production. If you have a 1950 with late features and a free floating firing pin, it can be an original. You must obviously look for the other signs of originality first.
kevmicball
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this thread is a gold mine of info.
I am off to buy my first one next week and learned a ton in this thread thank you for taking the time
I am off to buy my first one next week and learned a ton in this thread thank you for taking the time
kevmicball
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double post sorry
TikkaTenderfoot
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great source, thanks for pulling this all together!
Metrocruiser
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Thank you for that great information!
Were do battle worn issued and non-refurbished Soviet SKSs came to Canada from? I saw only two rifles like that in last 10 years and had to snatch one as soon as I saw it (that would be third I saw). Lacking any Arabic numbers so probably not from Israeli captured ones. But been non-refurbished eliminates USSR option.
Darrell2999
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Great post, very informative.
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Several years ago, a collector in Calgary showed me his early 49 SKS. It had features that I had not seen before. A few months ago, I was able find another and purchase. Here are some the features on it -
1. Equal cleaning rod numbs.
2. No rivet on magazine.
3. Clawed trap door.
4. Stock modified for clawed trap door.
5. Rear sling mount, early style.
6. No knurls(ridges) on safety and magazine release.
7. Front sling mount thicker than later mounts. 4.98mm - 3.88mm
https://ibb.co/album/vVPgDs
Pertaining to #7 on the list. Not only is it wider, but the inside slot is also smaller. Used a pen to show the difference between this rifle and another 49.
https://ibb.co/album/9w2Btt
Several years ago, a collector in Calgary showed me his early 49 SKS. It had features that I had not seen before. A few months ago, I was able find another and purchase. Here are some the features on it -
1. Equal cleaning rod numbs.
2. No rivet on magazine.
3. Clawed trap door.
4. Stock modified for clawed trap door.
5. Rear sling mount, early style.
6. No knurls(ridges) on safety and magazine release.
7. Front sling mount thicker than later mounts. 4.98mm - 3.88mm
https://ibb.co/album/vVPgDs
Pertaining to #7 on the list. Not only is it wider, but the inside slot is also smaller. Used a pen to show the difference between this rifle and another 49.
https://ibb.co/album/9w2Btt
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Around a year ago I bought this rifle. It has the same trap door and butt modification as the previous post. It also has a transitional rear sling mount. First picture is from above rifle then next is this 49 that I own, then current. Album is below.
https://ibb.co/album/TrGDy5
https://ibb.co/album/TrGDy5
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