SKS Partial "Diamond" Refurb Mark

[Andy]

I bought a refurb SKS last weekend and considered returning it due to the "scratch" on the receiver cover. On closer inspection, and on comparison with another I have, it's a refurb mark that's not complete.

It's similar to this guy's, but not as complete:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25437334@N02/4669976845

How common is this?

 

[plinker 777]

Andy I can't see a refurb stamp on that cover you posted. Are you refering to the Tula Star, or the mark next to the date?

 

[svt1940]

I bought a refurb SKS last weekend and considered returning it due to the "scratch" on the receiver cover. On closer inspection, and on comparison with another I have, it's a refurb mark that's not complete.

It's similar to this guy's, but not as complete:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/25437334@N02/4669976845

How common is this?

Look like a faint diamond stamp, never seen this before. Could you post pic of your?
Jocelyn

 

[fiddler]

As said, looks like a very faint or partial stamp, or maybe someone dropped something on it. Either way, it has no relevance to the value or the way that it shoots. Lots of guns got scratches and marks, it doesn't mean anything.

 

[Andy]

Here's the one on one of my guns - I also have a Tula that's very similar. Clearly a refurb mark that was not done very carefully. I imagine there are others, I had just not read of it.

 

[leojlafrog]

It is deeply struck a little more than normal, but still normal. I'm gonna guess STK#701 from westrifle? If that's the one, looks to be a nice rifle.

 

[Andy]

It is deeply struck a little more than normal, but still normal. I'm gonna guess STK#771 from westrifle? If that's the one, looks to be a nice rifle.

No, but the mark is similar:

 

[The Kurgan]

I have an identical mark on my '54 Tula. Its just another variation of a refurb mark. I posted photos under my signature link.

 

[Andy]

I have an identical mark on my '54 Tula. Its just another variation of a refurb mark. I posted photos under my signature link.

In fact the pic I posted the link to in my first post is your gun!

 

[The Kurgan]

In fact the pic I posted the link to in my first post is your gun!

I thought it looked familiar! lol

For those that don't like clicking on links, here's my wierd refurb mark :

Definitely the same tool used as Andy's :

 

[The Kurgan]

Here's the same '54 Tula next to my '52. Both very different refurb marks.

 

[RMXC51]

Not uncommon. Hard to stamp a diamond on a rounded surface with a worn out die when you're half snapped with cheap vodka. I have a couple with the same mark.

 

[Don45]

Here is a picture of the mark on my refurbished SKS.

Don