Russian SKS45 long thread.
- Thread starter Curtton
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If you are looking for a piece to hang on the wall, or store in the safe, you might want to pick that out yourself. The condition of some of the shooter-grades have been comparable (and sometimes better) than the hand-selects. A dealer like Frontier would do their best, but essentially, they are trying to package up and ship several hundred guns to customers in great need.
They wouldn't have the time to completely inspect each gun like a collector would want to. My thoughts anyway...Might as well buy from everyone and see what you get!
I'm surprised that they don't have them yet.
i've got a case of mixed norinco 7.62x39.
i've got silver(lead core it says on box)
silver(just says steel case non corrosive)box
green box
and i believe yellow box.
is all this stuff truly non corrosive?
also,the yugo. 15 rnds to a box from century,is it corrosive?
thanks in advance
i've got silver(lead core it says on box)
silver(just says steel case non corrosive)box
green box
and i believe yellow box.
is all this stuff truly non corrosive?
also,the yugo. 15 rnds to a box from century,is it corrosive?
thanks in advance
Got mine from Frontier. 1954 Tula, looks unfired, all matching (stock and gas tube are forced match). Birch stock. Wood is excellent. Delivered by DHL without ammo (that they were supposed to deliver too). Shooters grade, not hand select. I am starting to think that whoever was in charge of "hand-selecting" had a day off when these were shipped.
Rifle looks perfect except for the gas tube. I dont know WTF is up with that. Will take it off and re-blue myself. It cant look any worse, so why not.
Rifle looks perfect except for the gas tube. I dont know WTF is up with that. Will take it off and re-blue myself. It cant look any worse, so why not.
The Silverbox is truly non-corrosive. The green box most likely is and I have no clue on the yellow box. The Yugo ammo is quite corrosive.
Yuck indeed! was it painted initially or blued?
Well my gas tube looks nicer, so I whouldn't whine about the transport-caused scratch on the wood...
No pic yet folks, sorry. Pretty average Russian SKS, and I'm quite happy with it! 1953 Tula.
Lou
1300_stainless
Regular
- Location
- Nova Scotia, Canada
Got my sks today (I'll have pics later people dont freak) and it came CP, reciet had a note with it saying that due to a change in regulations the ammo could not be sent, and the value was credited to my card. Also says the ammo would be shipped when the issue is resolved.
- Location
- Fraser Valley
They can`t send ammo Canada Post. Only DHL. Have you called them yet to see what got shipped??
Val
I just got CP notice, nothing about DHL yet. I thought it would all get shipped DHL. Did Frontier run out of ammo? There seems to be a lot of posts saying their Credit Card was credited the cost of ammo.
- Location
- Fraser Valley
You should call and ask him.
1300_stainless
Regular
- Location
- Nova Scotia, Canada
I GOT IT..PICS TOMOROW HOPEFULLY.
It's a 1955/56 tula, top cover has no markings other than the refurb mark, but it's got the star on the left of the reviever. Magazine is force matched, gas tube electro penciled, stock is on it's 3rd rifle. I cant really tell if the stock is laminate, dosnt look to be but Im not sure. Havent checked the bore as the pin job needs work before I can lock the bolt open and its hard to hold the rifle with the bolt open and a bore light.
I have to say I'm very pleased with the rifle and it's condition. (shooter grade) Came with sling, ammo pouch, cleaning kit, oil bottle pouch, but no oil bottle..unless it's hidden in the rifle somewhere.
Only thing a tad disapointing is my ammo was not shipped. I was refunded but I'll have to email marlin to see about getting some ammo.
Otherwise quite pleased. This was my xmas gift from my GF. She likes it too. She wants to know if you guys think it shot anyone lol.
It's a 1955/56 tula, top cover has no markings other than the refurb mark, but it's got the star on the left of the reviever. Magazine is force matched, gas tube electro penciled, stock is on it's 3rd rifle. I cant really tell if the stock is laminate, dosnt look to be but Im not sure. Havent checked the bore as the pin job needs work before I can lock the bolt open and its hard to hold the rifle with the bolt open and a bore light.
I have to say I'm very pleased with the rifle and it's condition. (shooter grade) Came with sling, ammo pouch, cleaning kit, oil bottle pouch, but no oil bottle..unless it's hidden in the rifle somewhere.
Only thing a tad disapointing is my ammo was not shipped. I was refunded but I'll have to email marlin to see about getting some ammo.
Otherwise quite pleased. This was my xmas gift from my GF. She likes it too. She wants to know if you guys think it shot anyone lol.
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It came with a sling (brand new), ammo pouch, cleaning kit, some other kind of pouch and 2 stripper clips. No oil bottle. Dont care, not like i would use that oil bottle anyways. Besides, i think its the same as standart issue AK oil bottles, which retail for about $0.50-2.00 each in the States, depending on condition.
louthepou said:
Not sure. I think it was originally blued, but this particular gas tube might've been painted by the refurbisher. What i dont understand is why would they replace a gas tube (to one that looks so terrible) on a rifle that is unfired?
Laminate stocks cost $20 more than shooters grade.
It will be interesting to find out about the ammo, I did not pay by CCard, so I can not be credited. Email was sent, I will find out more when Marlin gets back to me.
Nice to have the rifle, but it is tough to use with out the ammo.
It will be interesting to find out about the ammo, I did not pay by CCard, so I can not be credited. Email was sent, I will find out more when Marlin gets back to me.
Nice to have the rifle, but it is tough to use with out the ammo.
