SKS ID question

[ResOps]

I've been reading ID threads and can't seem to find info on my markings. Hoping someone can help

 

[Philthy1]

Just acceptance marks. All the SKS bolt carriers have them.

 

[gewehr76]

By the picture it looks like a russian sks with laminated stock

 

[ResOps]

Just acceptance marks. All the SKS bolt carriers have them.

Tx -so not the factory of origin numbers? Same stamp is on stock, guards etc. New to these rifles and trying to read as much as possible

 

[ResOps]

By the picture it looks like a russian sks with laminated stock

supposed to be russian- just got it in from Cabelas today

 

[svt1940]

supposed to be russian- just got it in from Cabelas today

Anys inscription on the year cover?

On left side of receiver, after serial # what is the letter marking,д и or к ? If anys

 

[ResOps]

Anys inscription on the year cover?

On left side of receiver, after serial # what is the letter marking,д и or к ? If anys

Well here's what I found-made in russia yes but year etc?

 

[Magellann]

The year is usually stamped on the receiver cover along with a Tula Star or an Izzy triangle inside a circle with an arrow in it. But Ive seen them unmarked as well.

 

[6MT]

Usually, the unmarked ones are 55/56.

 

[svt1940]

Well here's what I found-made in russia yes but year etc?

That is in export marking,russia must mark anys firearms that going to be exported. The year will be on top rear cover,if not there look on left side of receiver to see what letter follow the serial number.

 

[ResOps]

That is in export marking,russia must mark anys firearms that going to be exported. The year will be on top rear cover,if not there look on left side of receiver to see what letter follow the serial number.

Here's what's on there

 

[svt1940]

Here's what's on there

Your is a late russian made around 1957.

 

[Philthy1]

Ah yes, a letter series. 1955/56 Tula production. The exact date is unknown.

Your original question baffled me, but now I see how you could have been unsure of the manufacturer and date, seeing that its a laminate letter gun. Looks very nice , by the way.

 

[PinkyPlinker]

Backwards N makes it a 1957 production going by the latest info on the letter guns.

 

[ResOps]

Backwards N makes it a 1957 production going by the latest info on the letter guns.

Tx for the help on this one. There is a lot of knowledge in the force here

 

[Philthy1]

Backwards N makes it a 1957 production going by the latest info on the letter guns.

Probably so. I'm still in the habit of calling them all 55/56. Old school

 

[6MT]

Probably so. I'm still in the habit of calling them all 55/56. Old school

me too

 

[nosty]

That is in export marking,russia must mark anys firearms that going to be exported. The year will be on top rear cover,if not there look on left side of receiver to see what letter follow the serial number.

This is actually incorrect (sorry to say). I speak Russian and I did some research on this. I was able to find a website that explains what kind stamp that is in english. Here it is: http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=2676

Basically what that stump means is that the "battle sks" was sent to a gun factory and was modified to become a hunting SKS. Thats what "ОП" stands for. There are some modifications done to it. Other than those couple of things its the same SKS.

I dont know if that website will answer all of your questions but you can do a bit more research from there.

 

[Roro85]

I thought those markings that were pictured means it's a molot refurb sks

 

[bobdbldr]

That was put on to get by new rules, the modification basically is the stamp!