SKS and the number 1

[eos]

The "K in circle" is the accuracy proof marking. Cyrillic "P" marking is the firing proof.

 

[cbabes]

So you would have a "1" in crappier condition than a number "3"? I just think you would be pissing off the vendor more than anything and for a rifle that goes for two yards, it isn't worth the hassle.

Hearsay is just that and that is why it is not allowed in the court of law. There's no way to verify if it is true so you might as well say a fairy told you so. Also, what about the ones that aren't marked with either a 1, 2, or 3? Are these spetsnaz special forces rifles?

No. All things being equal I would grab the one with the number 1.

 

[sergey96]

Just inspected a few I have in the office ready to ship. Hardwood had 1 on it and Laminated had 2 and 3. Maybe a coincidence I don't know. Will have to check in the warehouse other rifles and see if it is the same.

 

[eos]

Found this from a very reputable site...

The accuracy of an SKS was checked by firing 3 rounds at a target and if it obtained sniper quality it was marked on the front of the front sight base with the number 1, with #2 and #3 as accuracy decreased.

http://www.carbinesforcollectors.com/sks.htm

Why would any army issue an arm with less than first grade accuracy? A rifle meets spec or it does not. There are clear standards for grading the accuracy of the SKS in the issue manual.

Target is at 100 m distance with the carbine rear sight set on graduation 3

Target is a black rectangle 35 cm high and 25 cm wide on a white board 1 meter high and .5 meter wide. The aiming point is the bottom edge center of the black rectangle. The point of impact should be 25 cm above that edge, centered and each target is marked on that point with pencil or chalk.

Fire is conducted from the prone position, rested at the front by sandbag or other firm support. Test is shot by the best rifleman in the unit and the unit armorer is present with all required tools.

Four cartridges are fired in succession. All shots should fall into a circle 15 cm in diameter. One shot only ("flyer") may fall outside of the circle.

MPI is determined by connecting the three or four hits with straight lines in various combinations which are described at length in the manual. The intersection of the lines is considered the MPI. Carbine sight is adjusted to bring the MPI to the predetermined strike mark if necessary.

First failure to zero is re-shot. Subsequent failure indicates a mechanical fault and the carbine is sent back to depot to determine the fault and correct it.

No second or third grading. Carbine shoots to spec or does not.

 

[cbabes]

Just inspected a few I have in the office ready to ship. Hardwood had 1 on it and Laminated had 2 and 3. Maybe a coincidence I don't know. Will have to check in the warehouse other rifles and see if it is the same.

My laminate 1954 Tula has a 1. Haven't shot it yet so I don't know if it's sniper quality. LOL

 

[98%Brent]

Sorry no it would not be "A" it would be "O" for one "ODIN" it sounds like "ADIN" but it is written "odin"
As to numbers there is 1 2 and 3. I don`t know who and how started this theory of accuracy.
Every rifle is shot 60 rounds when it is manufactured it could be market for accuracy but I don`t know if it is true.
Sorry I could not shine any light on your delema.

WOW! 15 000 000 sks's times 60 rounds is 900 000 000 rounds at say $0.05 each is $45 000 000!

 

[CeeZer]

There should be 3 different digits only, eg 1,2 or 3 stamped on the front sight. The number referres to the hight of the sight's post.

 

[cbabes]

There should be 3 different digits only, eg 1,2 or 3 stamped on the front sight. The number referres to the hight of the sight's post.

That's a new one. Haven't read that one anywhere yet.

 

[CeeZer]

Info is straight from Rus. refurb. facilities and army armorers

 

[IM_Lugger]

Read this thread at work and rushed home so I can check my beloved SKS

it's a 1

on a side note what are the marks on the other side of the sight post??

 

[Dsiwy]

There should be 3 different digits only, eg 1,2 or 3 stamped on the front sight. The number referres to the hight of the sight's post.

An SKS front sight is fully ajustable, so why have different site heights?

 

[98%Brent]

An SKS front sight is fully ajustable, so why have different site heights?

Left to right, right?

 

[Dsiwy]

Left to right, right?

yes and up and down "the sight post does turn "

 

[98%Brent]

you might be on to something here Dsiwy.

 

[Dsiwy]

you might be on to something here Dsiwy.

Am not just another pretty face

 

[RobSmith]

I love being right.

There should be 3 different digits only, eg 1,2 or 3 stamped on the front sight. The number referres to the hight of the sight's post.

That's a new one. Haven't read that one anywhere yet.

Probably something left over from the old days of the Mosin-Nagant for one, and also even adjustable front sights have their limits you want your's to be as close to center as possible when delivered. But since different people have different ideas of what a "proper" sight picture should be, it only makes sense to have slightly different front sight posts available so individual soldiers can be issued with whatever works best for them.

Read this thread at work and rushed home so I can check my beloved SKS

it's a 1

on a side note what are the marks on the other side of the sight post??

 

[Dsiwy]

Funny how the Chinese never had to have 3 sight sizes "I guess there quality control was better "

We can solve this by a side by side comparsion of both 1 and 2 sights

 

[Infantry-Soldier]

Well since this thread has continued on, if anyone wants to offload their inaccurate #3's, I'll take them off your hands for cheep cheep!

 

[Calum]

And yet another SKS internet myth is born.


Overall methinks eos explanation is the most plausible...

Carbine shoots to spec or does not.

 

[DAR 701]

so thats where all the IZH (non-franken pin) been hiding .

Used to have 7 of them but sold two non-refurbs to buddies. Russian SKS rifles are addictive...