New sks, lgs said it was Chinese but others tell me it’s Russian

[AJ907]

Basically what the caption says. Local pawn shop had this listed as Chinese but I can't identify any markings on it, besides the import mark that says Chinese. I took it home for 500, and others have told me it's definitely Russian. The top cover isn't matched and the mag is force matched but everything else is matching. Can y'all tell me more about this?

[pcke2000]

it's an early Russian

[Boris Badinov]

Technically speaking it's both.

Soviet because that's what it is (1950-1952 production), and Chinese because that's what it was identified as by the importer when they stamped it.


Colloquially known as a Soviet Sneak from the Albanian caches of cold war small arms.

[Bacarnal]

Is the cover a mismatch?  What does the top look like and what are the serial numbers on the back of it.  Pictures of both would help some.  Thanks!!
P.S.  Welcome aboard!!

[AJ907]

Is the cover a mismatch?  What does the top look like and what are the serial numbers on the back of it.  Pictures of both would help some.  Thanks!!
P.S.  Welcome aboard!!

Yes the cover is a mismatch which is unfortunate, definitely not a Russian top cover. And thank you!

[pcke2000]

I wonder if the stock has been refinished?

[AJ907]

I wonder if the stock has been refinished?

I think so, feels like polyurethane or something