You've seen a definitely Bell import that was not black painted?
The paint, BTW, is merely the bottom tier of Russian refurbishment grades and not a uniquely "Bell" attribute. Both painted and non painted have been found in the IZH shipment so far.
Russian SKS45 long thread.
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You've seen a definitely Bell import that was not black painted?
The paint, BTW, is merely the bottom tier of Russian refurbishment grades and not a uniquely "Bell" attribute. Both painted and non painted have been found in the IZH shipment so far.
heavyBullet
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If you read from the "Simonov" website, they guess the darkening of the bolt was done to suppress unwanted reflection which would give away a soldiers position.
#1bcshooter
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That's funny . No mention of price increase when they contacted me .
"They" contacted you... Details please... Is SIR checking to see if people still want their order? Did SIR receive their shipment and are starting to ship???
Cheers
Jay
I was at SIR on Friday Feb13 and still nothing is in. I spoke with the gun dept manager who happened to be near the front display case. He said they are coming and hopefully within the next few weeks. Who knows though as this has been the standard line for awhile now.
#1bcshooter
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I sent them a copy of my original order which had price tax & shipping . They confermed my orig order with no price increase . & they expect to beging filling orders within a week or so .
Personally I don't really care anymore , I have more SKS's than I need & the
M4's are in country and about to hit the dealers
vettefever333
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Frontier and customer service. I received a long distance call today from Marlin at Frontier. I ordered three rifles from them, a SKS, SVT40 and a M1891/30. He wanted to discuss my preferences in wood and asthestic of the firearms he was sending. You could have bowled me over with a feather. Here was a supplier calling long distance to make sure I was going to be a satisfied customer when the rifles arrived. A big plus to Marlin and Jennifer at Frontier....
--- Hi; Val, --- Hey, -- Thanks for That, and Yes, I do get a little carried away with the explanation marks etc; but that was nice thing for you to say !! and as far as being Happy and Positive, Hey, I Try !!
--- getting involed with these Russian SKS,s and Others I,m involed in, -- I think it helps, Sometimes Anyway !! need all the Help we can get !! ---- and Yes, after seeing what gommee, got delivered to him, I got that urge again too, and I,m trying to keep my Credit Card, down to a dull Roar !! Aaaaaah !! Anyway Val, Thanks again !!! ------
#1bcshooter
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BcShooters "Small Arms Economic Stimulus Plan". I like it.
It's my idea of gun control . The more guns I control the less guns will be in the hands of criminals.
LOL
-- Yes, Thanks for this Woodbeef, ---- your right, Gota do something !! -- I had No Problem, buying guns etc; Before, -- then I got on this Forum, plus others I belong to, -- and its not hard to get a little carried away !! Anyway, Thanks for the Advice !!
I talked to ED at Moving Target today. He has put aside yet another SKS unissued for me with my particular list of wants. They are all IZH imports and are in the process of getting pinned at the moment. He said these are pristine looking rifles, he has gone through all of his and personally hand picked the special ones. He still has lots of unissued that have not been claimed. He also has lots of issued in decent shape. Looks like he will be starting to ship at the end of February. Yee Haw, then there were four.
My New Family Revisited...Picture Intensive
As Promised, I charged up the good camera and took better pictures.
Note: there is no rust, I took the pictures before the detailed cleaning.
1953 TULA (bottom) - IZH import. This thing looks like it has not had a lot of use since new. The gun itself is in great shape. Gold bayonet. The stock looks like the gun sat in the corner, as the finish is all peeling off. The gas tube was extremely tight. The barrel does not look chromed, as it does not look like the 1955 or 55/56. ALL numbers match.
1955 TULA (middle) - IZH import. Another unissued. All numbers match except the stock. Chrome bore. Gold bayonet.
1955/56 TULA (bottom) - Bell import. Refurbed, laminated stock, painted barrel and bolt. Numbers do not match. Chrome bore. Bead blasted bayonet. Pictures of this one were previously posted. This one is my shooter.
As Promised, I charged up the good camera and took better pictures.
Note: there is no rust, I took the pictures before the detailed cleaning.
1953 TULA (bottom) - IZH import. This thing looks like it has not had a lot of use since new. The gun itself is in great shape. Gold bayonet. The stock looks like the gun sat in the corner, as the finish is all peeling off. The gas tube was extremely tight. The barrel does not look chromed, as it does not look like the 1955 or 55/56. ALL numbers match.
1955 TULA (middle) - IZH import. Another unissued. All numbers match except the stock. Chrome bore. Gold bayonet.
1955/56 TULA (bottom) - Bell import. Refurbed, laminated stock, painted barrel and bolt. Numbers do not match. Chrome bore. Bead blasted bayonet. Pictures of this one were previously posted. This one is my shooter.
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heavyBullet
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Great idea!!
