M21 0296 question with pics

[ntflorida]

So I came across this SKS and grabbed it. It is an out of state deal , but long story short its all matching , but has no SN on the mag. I don't have it in my hands yet, but will post a picture of the mag asap. The owner told me it has not been altered , so i took a chance. Is it possible that it came with a sterile mag?  I don't believe the numbers have been scrubbed. any input is much appreciated.
Thanks Nick

[ntflorida]

Sorry for posting twice. Rookie mistake....

[Greasemonkey]

Sorry for posting twice. Rookie mistake....

Fixed, all good.    Oh yeah..and welcome.

Nice M21 

[ntflorida]

Thanks

[Boris Badinov]

My guess is that the magazine is a replacement, because "stamped and matching" is the standard for magazines on original configuration guns.

One possibility is that a previous owner removed the original mag and replaced it with a high-capcity, aftermarket duckbill magazine and then lost or misplaced the original magazine when he sold it. This is a fairly common occurrence.

Another possibility is that it was replace prior to export-- as un-stamped parts are not uncommon on the pre-ban guns.


Nice catch.

[ntflorida]

My guess is that the magazine is a replacement, because "stamped and matching" is the standard for magazines on original configuration guns.

One possibility is that a previous owner removed the original mag and replaced it with a high-capcity, aftermarket duckbill magazine and then lost or misplaced the original magazine when he sold it. This is a fairly common occurrence.

Another possibility is that it was replace prior to export-- as un-stamped parts are not uncommon on the pre-ban guns.


Nice catch.

how much would this affect the collectable value ? is it still considered a collectable piece?  I may have over paid
still very happy to have most of an M21

[Larry D.]

 

To the left of the triangle 4 on the stock, looks like a character that's been "circled" by hand.
What is that?

[Randy]

Not seeing anything remotely looking like a circled character on my 27" monitor to the left of the triangle 4. Can you circle the area you are referring to?

Are you are referring to the squared off area with what looks like a vertical facing uzi or something similar in it? To me it looks like a coincidence of scratches around maybe some trench art?  But it is mighty small for trench art.

[Larry D.]

Not seeing anything remotely looking like a circled character on my 27" monitor to the left of the triangle 4. Can you circle the area you are referring to?

Nope. Not smart enough.

Are you are referring to the squared off area with what looks like a vertical facing uzi or something similar in it? To me it looks like a coincidence of scratches around maybe some trench art?  But it is mighty small for trench art.

Yessir. That's exactly what I'm seeing. (although I didn't see the Uzi until you said that.... )

[Bob_The_Student]

Looks real nice. I wish your mag matched for you.

The stock "circle" looks like stock dings etc... to me.

[martin08]

Most folks will prefer an unmarked part over that of a mismatched numbered part.  But it still hurts the value some, as it will never be completely matching.

As for value?  I would consider it as a $350-450 specimen. 

[carls sks]

without mag matching its still a good looking sks Nick. probably just a replacement (as has been said).  ------> so what did you pay? 

[ntflorida]

Most folks will prefer an unmarked part over that of a mismatched numbered part.  But it still hurts the value some, as it will never be completely matching.

As for value?  I would consider it as a $350-450 specimen.

Thank for the reply..

[ntflorida]

without mag matching its still a good looking sks Nick. probably just a replacement (as has been said).  ------> so what did you pay? 

Im guessing a bit to much. I got a little a head of myself on this one .$700
Im trying not to thing about it to much...LOL

[ntflorida]

Sorry for posting twice. Rookie mistake....

Fixed, all good.    Oh yeah..and welcome.

Nice M21 

Thanks...

[ntflorida]

My guess is that the magazine is a replacement, because "stamped and matching" is the standard for magazines on original configuration guns.

One possibility is that a previous owner removed the original mag and replaced it with a high-capcity, aftermarket duckbill magazine and then lost or misplaced the original magazine when he sold it. This is a fairly common occurrence.

Another possibility is that it was replace prior to export-- as un-stamped parts are not uncommon on the pre-ban guns.


Nice catch.

Thanks for the reply Boris.

[Phosphorus32]

Cool find, regardless of the magazine! It's the highest serial number recorded for an 0296 M21 

[ntflorida]

Cool find, regardless of the magazine! It's the highest serial number recorded for an 0296 M21 

Awesome
Thanks for that info.