SKS bubba-ing question

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So I picked up a really nice Tula 1950 SKS, bright bolt, blued bayo, and chrome barrel,that looks unissued is all matching and has a matching stock with no ###XX on it. The stock is really nice and I was thinking about refinishing it by removing whatever it is they slop on it and oiling it, as the oiled sks stocks i have seen look excellent.

I have collected a few enfields and know how un-right it is to bubba them. Would oiling the stock on my sks make me a bubba? :eek:
 
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"Refinishing" implies you're making it the way it was originally.

Removing the shellac and giving the wood an oil finish is historically inaccurate. Yes, you'd be a bubba.
 
You can do a tapco stock...
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Kodiak Outpost said:
Are you sure about the chrome bore? If it's a 1950, it's either not chrome, or the barrel has been replaced.
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Ya, the crown is chrome like but the bore looks like it not chromed. very sharp rifling though. if I have time I'll post some pics of the markings on the gun.



The gun came in an aftermarket stock, and the original.
 
I asked this question several times and never got a constant answer. But the one I find that makes the most sense is that its your gun, do what you want to it. if you feel that removing the original finish and oiling it would be an improvement, then go for it.

My opinion is that if its indeed an non refurbishment, unissued one the yes it is a act of Bubba. If it is a refurb, then its on the fence as its not the original stock, yet it still is in "military original" condition, as in thats how the military had it. there are purists out there who frown on anything that is not "original" or "authentic". I have been on the receiving end of one purists rant when I defended someone who restored a rifle in a "improper" manor and all the purists were bashing him. I have a refurb one and am tempted to do the same thing, I like the look of SKS's with a dull sheen to the stocks, scratches would not show up as much either.
 
Well I'd say that the pinning can always be undone and repaired should the laws here change (as if... well we can dream).

De-oiling a stock and put shellac back on can also be done. But it's a boring job. I'd clean the shellac a bit with methyl hydrate and give it a nice new coat. If you decide to sell it in a few years I bet there would be more takers? Typically milsurps sell more easily when more authentic. Maybe.

Lou
 
louthepou said:
Well I'd say that the pinning can always be undone and repaired should the laws here change (as if... well we can dream).
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cant repair the bell and leverarms cos the SN are destroyed, its gonna be tuff to match the SN. IZH import not a problem.

louthepou said:
De-oiling a stock and put shellac back on can also be done. But it's a boring job. I'd clean the shellac a bit with methyl hydrate and give it a nice new coat. If you decide to sell it in a few years I bet there would be more takers? Typically milsurps sell more easily when more authentic. Maybe.
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agreed.
 
here are some picks. there are only 3 marks on the LH side of stock: S/N, "7" in a diamond and a "T" in front of the cross bolt, nothing on the RH side.

The bolt has what looks like the front half of a horse or maybe an incomplete striking of something.

It would be appreciated if you could take a close look and let me know if you see an obvious sign of refurb. maybe the S/N on the gas tube?

If it's just a regular refurb I'm not worried about re-finishing the stock. and no, according to my dictionary, refinishing does not imply finishing as original. That would be re-storing.






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I think yours is a refurb, the mark above the factory stamp looks like a poorly stamped Diamond, which is one of the refurb marks used. the crown also looks painted, it should be bare steel. All this info comes from the stickies at the top of the page, check them out, there is a list of refurb ID's at the bottom of one of them, since you have the rifle you can look for the signs better then we can from the pics.
 
Refurb in my opinion. I agree that the mark looks like a diamond. Also the electropencil looks like a force-match.

Shoot it, enjoy it, and refinish the stock if you desire. That's my opinion.
 
ya I noticed that the arrow doesn't have enough feathers. I went through the FAQ and found all the parts to be consistent for a late 1950 Tula except the blued bayo. even the electro pencil on the gas tube;

D12. Serial numbers.

Location of original serial numbers.
-Stamped serial numbers are on left side of the receiver, behind top cover, on trigger guard, bottom of mag, left side of butt stock, top of carrier and bolt.
-Original electro-penciled can be found on gas tube, gas rod, extractor, butt plate, bayonet and under rear sight leaf.

The Diamond doesn't look so much like a diamond in person, but it sure does in the pics, must be just poorly struck.

Anyone know what the "7" inside the diamond on the stock means?
 
If the rifle isn't worth much then there is hardly any point in putting work into refinishing it.
If it is worth something at some point, then you don't want to refinish it.

But it is yours, and if you really enjoy refinishing, go for it.
 
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