1949 Transitions

[jstin2]

Several years ago I posted 1950 transitions and now I feel that I have enough info to do the same with 1949 SKS. but I also feel that there could be more info out there to add. A lot of people only recognize a 49 due to a spike bayonet, tapered stock, bottom pinned stock ferrule, 90 degree gas port and spring loaded firing pin. But there is more to see.
1. On this SKS, it has special features on the front and rear sling mount, stock and
   trap door, and the magazine release and safety lever.
   https://ibb.co/album/vVPgDs
   Special attention to features.
   https://ibb.co/album/4KpnLq
2. On this SKS the front and rear sling mount has been modified. The magazine release     
   and safety leaver have had knurls added.
   https://ibb.co/album/TrGDy5
   Special attention to features.
   https://ibb.co/album/StFbcK
   https://ibb.co/album/9w2Btt
3. The stock and trap door has been modified to what we seen in later designs.
   Final change to rear sling mount.
   https://ibb.co/album/rK3qHB
   Special attention to changes.
   https://ibb.co/album/xm4y7F
4. The magazine has been modified from an internal welded nub to a riveted nub. Also
   the cleaning rod nubs have been modified from parallel to offset.
   https://ibb.co/album/wrTcgG
   Special attention to the following.
   https://ibb.co/album/ScdVQ3
   https://ibb.co/album/gmMCty