Chinese Commercial SKS FAQ, HOWTOs, & Guides

[running-man]

This is the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), How Tos, and Guides for the Commercial Chinese SKS Carbine.  This post will be updated and populated with information as time moves forward.

First of all, the link to the most comprehensive set of pages dedicated to the Commercial Chinese SKS on the web:



FAQs:
What is a commercial SKS?
When was my Commercial Chinese SKS made?
What's my Commercial Chinese SKS worth?
What scope mounts are available for Commercial Chinese SKSs?
Who imported Commercial Chinese SKSs?

HOWTOs:
How to identify a Commercial Chinese SKS.
How to clean a new Chinese SKS covered in grease.
How to Safely Remove/Install Handguards
How to Field Strip an SKS

Guides:
Gallery of select SKSs with AK magazine capabilities
Newbie's Quick SKS ID Guide for use at the Gunshow!

Please feel free to ask a question as a reply to this post, but also note that all replies & banter will be deleted as they are answered to keep this thread as clean as possible.

Important Serial Number Tracking Threads (these threads are only viewable by members achieving Rifleman status or higher):
Commercial Model Serial Data Collection


-RM