Note: You may notice this post points to nowhere. We only opened SKS-files on 9/14/14! It'll take time to generate some of this content, we'll fill it in as time moves on!
This is the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), How Tos, and Guides for the Albanian Model 561 SKS, also formerly known as the 10th of July Carbine. This post will be updated and populated with information as time moves forward.
As always, please visit the Albanian SKSGuide for detailed info on these fine carbines:
(http://sks-files.com/Pictures/FAQ/albania_guide_small.png) (http://albaniansks.weebly.com)
FAQs:
How many Albanian Model 561 SKSs were made? (http://sks-files.com/index.php?topic=384.0)
What is my Albanian Model 561 SKS currently worth? (http://sks-files.com/index.php?topic=1406.0)
Who imported Albanian Model 561 SKSs? (http://sks-files.com/index.php?topic=2108.0)
HOWTOs:
How to identify an Albanian Model 561 SKS.
How to field strip an Albanian Model 561 SKS. (http://sks-files.com/index.php?topic=239.0)
How to clean a new Albanian Model 561 SKS covered in cosmolene.
How to properly adjust the sights on your Albanian Model 561 SKS.
How to trouble shoot failure to feed (FTF) and failure to extract (FTE) issues.
How to Safely Remove/Install Handguards (http://sks-files.com/index.php?topic=199.0)
Guides:
Newbie's Quick SKS ID Guide for use at the Gunshow! (http://sks-files.com/index.php?topic=481.0)
Important Serial Number Tracking Threads (these threads are only viewable by members achieving Rifleman status or higher):
Albanian SKS Serial Number Collection (http://sks-files.com/index.php?topic=1186.0)
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.
-RM
Heres my only Albanian for the record if you havent got it already.
(https://i.ibb.co/19MHRgS/p-018.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0fKPY7w)
(https://i.ibb.co/R3yPn9g/Dscn0438.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fkvtR2X)
(https://i.ibb.co/qNmg7s7/102-6493.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WkBzGyG)
(https://i.ibb.co/rxR4YPh/102-6497.jpg) (https://ibb.co/LxXnmwy)
(https://i.ibb.co/Yk1WLPV/102-6512.jpg) (https://ibb.co/C7YtHmS)
(https://i.ibb.co/K7pTPMg/102-6498.jpg) (https://ibb.co/xGtxkpb)
(https://i.ibb.co/42hNrqN/104-6532.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0KHJb7J)
(https://i.ibb.co/KDdPwmX/Dscn0465.jpg) (https://ibb.co/cw0BLx1)
(https://i.ibb.co/s6Gb8Gn/102-6495.jpg) (https://ibb.co/8dpN1pq)
(https://i.ibb.co/jT5gfGY/102-6511.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JKd5t2T)
(https://i.ibb.co/LQqQQMd/Dscn0446.jpg) (https://ibb.co/KNQNNYx)
(https://i.ibb.co/ryrrLgF/102-6517.jpg) (https://ibb.co/ZTDDw3G)
(https://i.ibb.co/mXw8B4t/DSCN0469.jpg) (https://ibb.co/61xBZFb)
(https://i.ibb.co/9tyy24K/100-6866.jpg) (https://ibb.co/M6PPp1w)
(https://i.ibb.co/rZ8MJYW/DSCN0464.jpg) (https://ibb.co/GVYkjyh)
(https://i.ibb.co/YLzrbnP/100-6869.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5RN72pG)
(https://i.ibb.co/3mck5DG/100-6868.jpg) (https://ibb.co/WvfsNbq)
(https://i.ibb.co/DgWFC2G/Dscn0406.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Z1Xr8DH)
(https://i.ibb.co/nfXBr0H/DSCN0416.jpg) (https://ibb.co/5vQkT9N)
(https://i.ibb.co/Y8RkhxJ/Dscn0443.jpg) (https://ibb.co/0ZDMrx1)
Looks like its already on the list... Thanks DC. thumb1
This is the 'Albanian nun' right DC? Have you posted her here in all her glory?!
Yes RM It is the Nun :) I didnt know if you had got the number or not yet. And i do understand that these reply's will be deleted to keep the thread clean. All good brother
No worries my friend, I did get the S/N from posts on other boards. I only asked if you had posted her here because she's a *dang* fine Albanian! clap1
You can add my Albanian SKS serial #'s to the list.
0969-67
01185-68
03267-69
04849-70
09713-71
01731-78
Awesome G1957! I had the '67 gun in the list, but the others are all new. thumb1
I would love to see photos of these girls if you're ever bored and feel like sharing. I never get tired of seeing different Albies. dance2
Only pics I have right now. I picked up a 1978 since these pics were taken.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/Garand1957/My%20SKS%20Rifles/Picture041.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Garand1957/media/My%20SKS%20Rifles/Picture041.jpg.html)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v138/Garand1957/My%20SKS%20Rifles/Picture044.jpg) (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/Garand1957/media/My%20SKS%20Rifles/Picture044.jpg.html)
thumb1 thumb1 drool2
clap1
You can add my 3 - 78's to your list:
01185-78
01701-78
02639-78
Quote from: TEKMIRKO on December 30, 2019, 10:18:42 AM
clap1
You can add my 3 - 78's to your list:
01185-78
01701-78
02639-78
Much appreciated! Start up a new thread and post up some photos if you care to Eveyone loves seeing new (to them) Albys! thumb1