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Pawn Shop '54 Izhevsk

Started by Ol Relic, May 27, 2015, 09:04:55 PM

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Ol Relic

May 27, 2015, 09:04:55 PM
Ran upon this one while browsing pawn shops during a weekend jaunt. I'd already spent my limit on another find and shouldn't even have been looking any more, but I couldn't leave an Izhevsk there at the mercy of any Bubba that might walk in, right?  ::) And besides, it's the only Izhevsk SKS I've encountered in the wild.

It appears to be original matching except for the trigger group. Shellac is a bit rough, but it's mechanically sound, and the bluing is in great shape. I'd hazard to say that it hasn't been fired much at all-even the op rod is fresh and virtually unmarked. It came complete with sling and cleaning kit.














The unfortunate trigger group serial: >:(

red state

#1
May 27, 2015, 09:09:46 PM
Nice find and pictures too.

56cbr600rr

#2
May 27, 2015, 09:21:50 PM
Super jealous!  Great find.  Congrats.

Blicero

#3
May 27, 2015, 09:33:19 PM
Look at that stock. And the lovely Izhevsk blue. Don't ever make the mistake of selling that one. Beautiful rifle congrats!
"I reject your suggestion."
-Ramcke

"You would last about an hour in Charlotte before the police were called bc you were walking around outside with a bottle of scotch and a g43."
-Ty O

"I don't appreciate you showing Nazi images. My old lady's granddad died at Auschwitz."
"I'm sorry to hear that..."
"Yeah...he fell off a guard tower."
-You Know How I Get Thomas

Regional Spelling Champoin, 6/6/2012

"Why the hell does it look like you turned into some weird trendy libtard?"
-LooseCannon

Shotz90s

#4
May 27, 2015, 10:51:16 PM
As a decent person, you did the right thing by rescuing it. I applaud your sacrifice sir.

Dannyboy53

#5
May 27, 2015, 10:52:50 PM
Quote from: Blicero on May 27, 2015, 09:33:19 PM
Don't ever make the mistake of selling that one.

Unless you sell it to me! Seriously that is a great looking specimen, congratulations on a beauty of a snag.

running-man

#6
May 27, 2015, 11:31:02 PM
Very nice pickup relic.  I can understand ignoring the budget a bit when you happen upon something like that!   thumb1
      

Blicero

#7
May 27, 2015, 11:37:29 PM
Quote from: Dannyboy53 on May 27, 2015, 10:52:50 PM
Quote from: Blicero on May 27, 2015, 09:33:19 PM
Don't ever make the mistake of selling that one.

Unless you sell it to me!

Get in line, Copernicus. Why am I admin'ing if I can't have first crack?  chuckles1
Actually, Relic, come to think of it...I'll trade ya a NEW or Remington for it. You're a Mosin legend. You don't need this SKS.
"I reject your suggestion."
-Ramcke

"You would last about an hour in Charlotte before the police were called bc you were walking around outside with a bottle of scotch and a g43."
-Ty O

"I don't appreciate you showing Nazi images. My old lady's granddad died at Auschwitz."
"I'm sorry to hear that..."
"Yeah...he fell off a guard tower."
-You Know How I Get Thomas

Regional Spelling Champoin, 6/6/2012

"Why the hell does it look like you turned into some weird trendy libtard?"
-LooseCannon

running-man

#8
May 27, 2015, 11:45:27 PM
Pfft!  Be careful of anything you get from Blicero Relic. It'll likely be covered in mineral oil and may require a gunsmith to make work again.  silly1

And whatever you do, don't let him try and talk you into trading for an old yugo m59/66. That thing is a hunk of junk!  chuckles1
      

Dannyboy53

#9
May 27, 2015, 11:46:31 PM
Well color me purple and call me Barney! I can't compete with that...I'm ouftta here!

Good snag relic!

Blicero

#10
May 27, 2015, 11:52:16 PM
Quote from: running-man on May 27, 2015, 11:45:27 PM
Pfft!  Be careful of anything you get from Blicero Relic. It'll likely be covered in mineral oil and may require a gunsmith to make work again.  silly1

And whatever you do, don't let him try and talk you into trading for an old yugo m59/66. That thing is a hunk of junk!  chuckles1


psssh So much for forgiveness  rofl

Don't let RM's chiding deter you. I gave him access to my safe and in return, I'm sure he'd admit, he got the pride & joy of his collection. He worked that voodoo and gave me a 300$ rifle for a $800 one.

I tracked Russians for a long time on GB and never watched one of this pedigree. Strange creature. Nonrefurb but with one mismatching part? Wonder what the free market would determine its value as?

Any interest in a Yugo SKS with character and soul?
"I reject your suggestion."
-Ramcke

"You would last about an hour in Charlotte before the police were called bc you were walking around outside with a bottle of scotch and a g43."
-Ty O

"I don't appreciate you showing Nazi images. My old lady's granddad died at Auschwitz."
"I'm sorry to hear that..."
"Yeah...he fell off a guard tower."
-You Know How I Get Thomas

Regional Spelling Champoin, 6/6/2012

"Why the hell does it look like you turned into some weird trendy libtard?"
-LooseCannon

Blicero

#11
May 27, 2015, 11:59:21 PM
Quote from: Blicero on May 27, 2015, 11:52:16 PM


Any interest in a Yugo SKS with character and soul?

It's all matching except the mag, bolt, stock, extractor, receiver cover, bolt carrier, and sight. Almost matching. And there are lightening boulder gouges in the wood. Contributes to ease of carry. Sweet package.
Let's deal!
"I reject your suggestion."
-Ramcke

"You would last about an hour in Charlotte before the police were called bc you were walking around outside with a bottle of scotch and a g43."
-Ty O

"I don't appreciate you showing Nazi images. My old lady's granddad died at Auschwitz."
"I'm sorry to hear that..."
"Yeah...he fell off a guard tower."
-You Know How I Get Thomas

Regional Spelling Champoin, 6/6/2012

"Why the hell does it look like you turned into some weird trendy libtard?"
-LooseCannon

Ol Relic

#12
May 28, 2015, 12:03:36 AM
Quote from: Blicero on May 27, 2015, 11:59:21 PM
Quote from: Blicero on May 27, 2015, 11:52:16 PM


Any interest in a Yugo SKS with character and soul?

It's all matching except the mag, bolt, stock, extractor, receiver cover, bolt carrier, and sight. Almost matching. And there are lightening boulder gouges in the wood. Contributes to ease of carry. Sweet package.
Let's deal!

Hmmm, I may have to pass on that deal.  Now, if someone offered me a trade for a '42 Tula PU I'd be tempted.   :)

running-man

#13
May 28, 2015, 12:15:06 AM
Quote from: Blicero on May 27, 2015, 11:52:16 PM
psssh So much for forgiveness  rofl

Ouch, that's like a swift kick in the nads!   timeout

You'd better be careful blicero, you're dealing with a professional here. Not a two bit horse trader like me who doesn't know a yugo from my (well you know)!  chuckles1
      

Blicero

#14
May 28, 2015, 01:55:12 PM
I find the both of you just thoroughly impossible to talk to.
"I reject your suggestion."
-Ramcke

"You would last about an hour in Charlotte before the police were called bc you were walking around outside with a bottle of scotch and a g43."
-Ty O

"I don't appreciate you showing Nazi images. My old lady's granddad died at Auschwitz."
"I'm sorry to hear that..."
"Yeah...he fell off a guard tower."
-You Know How I Get Thomas

Regional Spelling Champoin, 6/6/2012

"Why the hell does it look like you turned into some weird trendy libtard?"
-LooseCannon

Phosphorus32

#15
June 08, 2015, 11:50:24 PM
Quote from: Ol Relic on May 27, 2015, 09:04:55 PM
Ran upon this one while browsing pawn shops during a weekend jaunt. I'd already spent my limit on another find and shouldn't even have been looking any more, but I couldn't leave an Izhevsk there at the mercy of any Bubba that might walk in, right?  ::) And besides, it's the only Izhevsk SKS I've encountered in the wild.
Somehow I missed this one while on travel.  Nice pick up!!!

...and I like how you think!  thumb1 I ran into my first Russian SKS in the wild recently and I had to save it too (just a '54 Tula with an arsenal force-matched stock) even though Blicero had just recently helped me spend most of my June gun budget  :))
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