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Chinese SKS (Military) / Re: Israeli Capture/Egyptian Contract SKS
« Last post by Phosphorus32 on Today at 06:25:41 PM »
For accuracy and minimizing the chances of the stock cracking it would be better to have no play, so recoil is not an acceleration and impact of the barreled action against the stock. I would recommend a thin wood veneer piece(s) inserted where the tang (trigger group release tab) fits into the stock.
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Chinese SKS (Military) / Re: Israeli Capture/Egyptian Contract SKS
« Last post by maximizer39 on Today at 06:16:58 PM »
One thing about this rifle is that the barreled action is able to move front-to-back very slightly within the stock. I'd say about 1/16th of an inch. Could this lead to a cracked stock and if so, how do I shim it?
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Albanian SKS / Re: Trade for Albanian 561
« Last post by Phosphorus32 on Today at 06:11:57 PM »
If it was mine, I wouldn’t be able to get the paint stripper on it fast enough  :))

Nice that it has matching numbers. A mix of amber and some garnet shellac flakes in denatured alcohol would be my approach to getting that Albanian orange.
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Albanian SKS / Re: Trade for Albanian 561
« Last post by Greatguns on Today at 03:17:18 PM »
Quote from: Phosphorus32 on Today at 12:07:13 PM
FYI: I looked at GunBroker completed sales on original Albanian SKSs and they run from $705-1125 with a ballpark average around $900.

Saw one Albanian stock set that sold for $170.

Yeah, I did the same. I did make the trade BTW. I took a bore light with me, the bore is good and the bolt and stock match the rest of the rifle. It just needs the correct cleaning kit, sling, and maybe a chest rig to be complete. After that it's just deciding on whether to redo the stock or leave it. Here's a few more pics. So, RM, I think this is a new number for you #01638-68






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Albanian SKS / Re: Poosible Albanian Purchase
« Last post by Phosphorus32 on Today at 12:07:13 PM »
FYI: I looked at GunBroker completed sales on original Albanian SKSs and they run from $705-1125 with a ballpark average around $900.

Saw one Albanian stock set that sold for $170.
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Albanian SKS / Re: Poosible Albanian Purchase
« Last post by Phosphorus32 on Today at 11:47:51 AM »
Seems a bit high with the damaged (painted) stock. It CZ be stripped and shellacked but it can’t be made original again. That’d be a definite bargaining point if I was after it.
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Albanian SKS / Trade for Albanian 561
« Last post by Greatguns on April 26, 2024, 06:41:16 PM »
Okay guys, I am looking at working a local deal on what will be my first ever actual Albanian SKS. Not the best condition, but looks decent. The stock has been camo painted, but I can probably fix that (if I have a mind to). Has the bayonet and cleaning rod, but no kit in the butt. Would probably like to find an Albanian kit, sling, and chest rig to go with it.
I am not up on Albanian SKSs and for as many years as I have collected and worked on them, I have never handled, worked on, nor owned an actual Albanian made SKS. This is NOT a prime specimen, but most(if not all) the numbers match and looks to be a complete-able unit.

Anyway, below are some pics and the guy is asking $600 with possible trade fodder in the works. Question is a simple yay or nay as to get it or not along with any thoughts and opinions you may have. Here are the pics I have from the seller.
















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Chinese SKS (Commercial) / Re: M21s
« Last post by Matchka on April 26, 2024, 08:00:31 AM »
Prolly a jillion but I meant on the M21 specifically as it's presumed to be a high QA/QC build.
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Chinese SKS (Commercial) / Re: M21s
« Last post by echo1 on April 24, 2024, 11:18:03 AM »
Quote from: Matchka on April 24, 2024, 10:33:25 AM
Quote from: running-man on April 22, 2024, 07:01:11 PM
Quote from: echo1 on April 22, 2024, 06:27:34 PM
The bayo is upside down on the top rifle. PAX

...and riveted in place which means unless it's a quick detach hook style like on the SKSS's, it's like that forever until that rivet is drilled and replaced.

Nice ones Matchka, they look as good as if they were just imported!  thumb1

Tks! Nailed (pun intended) it on the bayonet. I'm going to leave as it is from the factory. Any ideas on how often this f-up has been seen?

2487 times  :)) PAX
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Chinese SKS (Military) / Re: The No Lightening Cut
« Last post by echo1 on April 24, 2024, 11:15:25 AM »
"OG" is GTG   thumb1 PAX
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