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SKS Carbines => Unaltered SKS Rifles => Chinese SKS (Military) => Topic started by: Steelmonkey on January 24, 2020, 09:49:22 PM

Title: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Steelmonkey on January 24, 2020, 09:49:22 PM
I grabbed this one a few days ago in SE MO. for $400. Figured I better get one now, they're only getting more expensive. This one is a rather nice piece.

(https://i.ibb.co/vYx5jFg/20200121-165332.jpg) (https://ibb.co/2N72k9m)
(https://i.ibb.co/qjt652F/20200121-165246.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YQzgZVT)
(https://i.ibb.co/C5xb4mH/20200121-165352.jpg) (https://ibb.co/4ZB8CKV)
(https://i.ibb.co/khQzWTr/20200121-165414.jpg) (https://ibb.co/RCztVKM)
(https://i.ibb.co/Jxcqf8q/20200121-165439.jpg) (https://ibb.co/6vy83G8)
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Phosphorus32 on January 24, 2020, 10:15:02 PM
Looks like a rather nice 1977 Type 56 from a rather scarce arsenal.
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Bacarnal on January 24, 2020, 10:38:43 PM
Nice looking rifle.  The receiver markings look like they are finely etched (acid etching) instead of stamped, at least to me. Very nice catch.
Yes, they are getting more expensive.  Talked to a guy today at a LGS who
1. couldn't believe I collected the "dumb" things,
2. couldn't believe what they are going for now, and
3. had to make the obligatory, "why, I remember.....". 
Yeah, don't we all. 
Well, SM, just like the rest of us, you're hooked thumb1.
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Larry D. on January 24, 2020, 10:41:11 PM
Very nice!
That's a really pretty one.

And you're right, they're not gonna get any cheaper.
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Randy on January 25, 2020, 03:37:52 AM
Very nice thumb1
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: astronut on January 25, 2020, 07:24:29 AM
A nice one indeed!   thumb1
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: carls sks on January 25, 2020, 10:04:22 AM
beauty, nice price too. you did good.  thumb1
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Loose}{Cannon on January 25, 2020, 10:36:00 AM
❤️ it!     thumb1
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Randy on January 25, 2020, 02:13:03 PM
Now, coat it in cosmoline and put it up for 20 more years.... ;)
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: owenj492 on January 25, 2020, 04:17:21 PM

(https://i.ibb.co/GMFWz0R/love-cosmoline.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PWtcqNg)

upload (https://imgbb.com/)
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Bob_The_Student on January 25, 2020, 04:40:05 PM
Very nice! You set the bar high on your first one. Can't wait til you post the 5th and 6th next month!
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: ArkSlim on January 26, 2020, 05:58:58 AM
Looks great was it a suprise find or planned? Let me know if you want your $ back rofl
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Steelmonkey on January 26, 2020, 09:25:47 AM
Quote from: ArkSlim on January 26, 2020, 05:58:58 AM
Looks great was it a suprise find or planned? Let me know if you want your $ back rofl

Surprise find.
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Greasemonkey on January 26, 2020, 10:48:36 AM
Thats a real nice one...  thumb1 I love it, a new addict has been born..  :)  remember.. to avoid the second..never buy the first one. rofl2
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Weldrdave on February 18, 2020, 10:42:37 AM
Very Nice find!!!   thumb1. I'm semi-new to the SKS game also and got lucky with a few good finds.  "WARNING" It becomes addicting!!!  whistle12
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Larry D. on February 18, 2020, 11:52:08 AM
As you talk to people around you about it, don't be surprised if someone announces that they have "one a them things" in a closet at home.......
Be ready to buy when that happens.
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: firstchoice on February 18, 2020, 08:18:13 PM
Quote from: Larry D. on February 18, 2020, 11:52:08 AM
As you talk to people around you about it, don't be surprised if someone announces that they have "one a them things" in a closet at home.......
Be ready to buy when that happens.

+1 !  Always prepared!

firstchoice
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Bacarnal on February 18, 2020, 09:40:57 PM
"'Ello, my name is Bruce and fish are our friends".

Oops, wrong movie chuckles1.
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: echo83 on April 01, 2020, 09:36:35 PM
Man, that thing looks pristine! Not bad at all for a surprise find. Timing is everything.
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: Matchka on April 18, 2020, 12:25:53 PM
Nice find for $400!
Title: Re: My 1st SKS *Pics*
Post by: High Noon on May 13, 2020, 10:26:15 AM
Very nice!  I'm sure you'll enjoy it.