I've been looking at a local Yugo SKS I'm thinking of picking up and noticed this circular mark on the rifle where the takedown latch is. I was under the impression that only flipped up and back, but that mark makes it seem like it's been spun over 180 degrees or more.
I don't think I've seen that on other rifles of this make/model and was wondering if that's normal or a warning sign.
(https://i.ibb.co/XbKG933/takedown.jpg)
Very common for a Yugo to have a number there, also known as part or assembly number. They are covered in these numbers, most every metal part has one. And yes, when the lever is unlatched, it will move freely.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com//s/2shd0b0bnrw7kbf/SAM_1606.JPG?st=091ugd98&dl=0)
Quote from: Greasemonkey on May 23, 2024, 09:08:19 PM
Very common for a Yugo to have a number there, also known as part or assembly number. They are covered in these numbers, most every metal part has one. And yes, when the lever is unlatched, it will move freely.
(https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com//s/2shd0b0bnrw7kbf/SAM_1606.JPG?st=091ugd98&dl=0)
Gotcha. I saw in a thread above about numbering that it was one of the parts that would have a number stamped on it, but hadn't seen that crescent on other stocks before. I appreciate the information!
When you rotate the lever, the pin will come out far enough to disengage the top cover for removal, most people are more careful on reassembly and don't sit there spinning it to create that mark in the stock.
Quote from: Greasemonkey on May 23, 2024, 09:28:58 PM
When you rotate the lever, the pin will come out far enough to disengage the top cover for removal, most people are more careful on reassembly and don't sit there spinning it to create that mark in the stock.
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It is common enough that I call it the 'Mark of shame'. 100% comes from a careless user disassembling the carbine and not paying attention to where that lever winds up after it's open. I've gotten into the habit of when I take down a carbine, that lever gets pivoted, receiver cover and bolt hardware comes out, and the lever immediately goes back into position with the detent engaged so this doesn't happen...
Thanks. That and a couple of other particulars on the rifle I was looking at made me decide to take a pass and keep looking. No rush.