SKSs are finally more expensive and interesting
- Thread starter steelgray
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Could it be a Sino-Soviet SKS?
Wonder if it's one of the ones the Chinese supplied to Albania on the down low, before they helped the Albanians set up their own production lines based off the Type 56.
Got any pics? The Albanian guns are kind of distinct.
Eaglelord17
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I would consider them less practical than a later Russian or Chinese rifle due to them not being chromelined. Extra value is collector value.
Best ones I have used have been new Chinese SKS’s. Overall they are all pretty similar.
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No, you need to read back a few posts. Ghost guns are four, five, and six digit serial numbered guns that do not have the arsenal /26\ stamp, and do not have the Russian star stamped receiver from this point forward. Many QC stampings throughout in a similar fashion to the Soviet-Sino. The stocks appear to be a wood different than what is typically seen on Russians or later Chinese.
This term has been used for that model for years. It has nothing to do with a newer use of the term by the media etc. to refer to 3D printed Glocks or whatever.
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Excuse my ignorance.
But what makes some SKS worth more than others? I understand the Russian ones are preferred to the Chinese, and i am guessing its a quality thing.
I never cared to look until today but i have a 1950 tula and the numbers all match, and honestly never thought to look and see where/when it was made. Is it better than the china production ones?
And if someone was just looking for a shooter what is the preferred model?
Sorry
disclaimer. I have never shot my sks, I just never got around to it over the last 5 years i guess. Maybe 2023 is the year
But what makes some SKS worth more than others? I understand the Russian ones are preferred to the Chinese, and i am guessing its a quality thing.
I never cared to look until today but i have a 1950 tula and the numbers all match, and honestly never thought to look and see where/when it was made. Is it better than the china production ones?
And if someone was just looking for a shooter what is the preferred model?
Sorry
disclaimer. I have never shot my sks, I just never got around to it over the last 5 years i guess. Maybe 2023 is the year
Not all Chinese sks are the same, a great many varieties and factories exist. The same goes for Russian guns. Unissued matching Russian sks are nice, but refurbed parts guns with painted finishes can be junk.
Some sks are rarer and worth more to collectors, like early yugo m59's, first production year 1949 Russian rifles, etc.
For shooting, a factory 26 unissued chinese is the way to go in today's market.
Some sks are rarer and worth more to collectors, like early yugo m59's, first production year 1949 Russian rifles, etc.
For shooting, a factory 26 unissued chinese is the way to go in today's market.
I have a number of SKS. The Russian rifles have better wood - Birch. The Chinese use melted down hockey sticks or used pallet slats or something.
I have not seen a difference in the quality of the actual rifles. My best shooter is Chinese.
It has a peep sight (half of the "L" sight on a #4) Note the cross-bolt to stop the cover wiggle.
I have not seen a difference in the quality of the actual rifles. My best shooter is Chinese.
It has a peep sight (half of the "L" sight on a #4) Note the cross-bolt to stop the cover wiggle.
