sks bolts

[96er]

So, just wondering what the difference is in the bolts of these guns. I see some advertised as new in box but with the chrome bolt, some not. Also, Chinese ? Russian ? Pros? Cons? Thanks

 

[BeaverMeat]

Bolt carriers/breech blocks? No difference in functionality it's just cosmetic for the most part.

There are no "silver" or "chrome" bolts from factory.

 

[tdod101]

from my understanding, the chinese sks supply has dried up, so if you find one on the EE... BUY IT!

 

[wbaad]

Earlier breach blocks have a spring loaded firing pin, which is safer to prevent slam fires.

 

[ShawnC6]

Chrome bolts?

Is it just silver steel color?

I've seen silver ( bare steel ) blued, and painted black for refurbs.

Most common is just steel

 

[marc_j]

Earlier bolts (Russian) have spring loaded firing pins (as mentioned in an earlier post). Whether this is an real plus, or not, depends on whether you believe "slam fires" are a real problem or a marketing opportunity for after-market sellers. I put the after-market bolts in the same category as head space gauges for Mosins - marketing opportunity; a solution looking for a problem.

The real plus of early bolts is the extractor can be easily removed for cleaning (or losing). This "problem" was solved by pinning the extractor in later models so you can't clean it as well but you can't loose it as easily either. Older (1951 and prior) don't have chrome lined barrels which is a problem if you don't clean your rifle the same day if you fire corrosive ammunition.