rchmontreal
CGN Regular
- Location
- Toronto, Ontario
We are indeed fortunate to be able to own these wonderful pieces of history. Just to be able to take them to the range and experience their fabulous qualities is fantastic and rare.
Few people in this world have the ability to legally possess these carbines. Most nations around the world reserve the possession of firearms solely for the military and the police. They generally distrust their citizens with the right to own firearms. As Canadians, we should appreciate the fact we live in a free and democratic country which allows it's citizens the right (or privilege?) to own firearms in a safe and responsible manner. It is also something we should fight to preserve.
We must remember that originally, these rifles were part of the arsenal of the Soviet Union. They were part of that country's weapons to be used against Canada and NATO should the Cold War become a hot one.
From my research, photographs of Soviet soldiers using this carbine are pretty rare. Once the Kalashnikov became available, it was the featured firearm in Soviet propaganda pics.
Here are two pictures of Warsaw Pact soldiers using the SKS. The first Sovfoto picture was taken sometime in the early '70's, it is a group of Soviet soldiers from a Surface to Air battery. All are carrying the SKS.
The other photo is from East Germany. This early 1960's soldat is using a Soviet produced SKS for target practice.
Let's see any photo you may have of Soviet or Warsaw Pact soldiers using this carbine. This is for non parade pictures, so keep it limited to field or range use only.
Few people in this world have the ability to legally possess these carbines. Most nations around the world reserve the possession of firearms solely for the military and the police. They generally distrust their citizens with the right to own firearms. As Canadians, we should appreciate the fact we live in a free and democratic country which allows it's citizens the right (or privilege?) to own firearms in a safe and responsible manner. It is also something we should fight to preserve.
We must remember that originally, these rifles were part of the arsenal of the Soviet Union. They were part of that country's weapons to be used against Canada and NATO should the Cold War become a hot one.
From my research, photographs of Soviet soldiers using this carbine are pretty rare. Once the Kalashnikov became available, it was the featured firearm in Soviet propaganda pics.
Here are two pictures of Warsaw Pact soldiers using the SKS. The first Sovfoto picture was taken sometime in the early '70's, it is a group of Soviet soldiers from a Surface to Air battery. All are carrying the SKS.
The other photo is from East Germany. This early 1960's soldat is using a Soviet produced SKS for target practice.
Let's see any photo you may have of Soviet or Warsaw Pact soldiers using this carbine. This is for non parade pictures, so keep it limited to field or range use only.
