Factory /26\ Public Security

[martin08]

I couldn't leave this one behind at Poulin Auction.

Blade bayonet, 8 million serial, still greased inside, pretty nice.

Pics, enjoy, and thanks for looking.

[Phosphorus32]

I don't know, looks like there may be a little wear on the hammer. I can take it off your hands for $300 


Seriously, nice grab! I've never seen a /26\ PS for sale/auction.

[Loose}{Cannon]

Nice get...   I should prolly add this to the other on the guide eh?

[martin08]

Nice get...   I should prolly add this to the other on the guide eh?

You are more than welcome to do so, Travis.

[running-man]

Definitely a worthy specimen to have in one's collection. Very nice! 

[martin08]

Thanks,  rm.

How many  Factory  26 Public  Security  carbines in the  database?

[Loose}{Cannon]

Not sure if anyone is tracking them  I've seen like 4

[martin08]

Not sure if anyone is tracking them  I've seen like 4

That is the same count I have, all in the same general serial range.

[running-man]

I'm not really tracking them but I can do a quick search on my hard drive and see what turns up...
 
I only have photos of three other 8 mil /26\ PS guns: S/N 8,157,44x to 8,168,73x.  Definitely a narrow range with yours within it.   

Tons of /416\, [0140] & [0141]'s though. 

[carls sks]

that is a beauty, thanks for sharing Martin. 

[Justin Hell]

Beautiful specimen!  Look at all those stock stampings.... very very cool Martin! \m/

[running-man]

This one sold on gunbroker last month (just catalogued it into the September GB report)





Not quite as nice as M08's, but right in that S/N range. 

[firstchoice]

  That's a really nice /26\ 公安 Public Security rifle, martin08! Beautiful PS specimen, for sure. I'd love to have one of the /26\ PS rifles in that condition, but they're so few and far between, in any condition. I've seen pics of maybe four, so far. Maybe someday! Probably the same day I win the Powerball!

  I can't see the import stamp. It is a KFS Import, isn't it? (Kengs) I just like to confirm they all went through there, for stats sake.

  The 8 million (1963) /26\ Type 56 rifles are a work of art, IMO. Beautiful rifles in their original condition. I have one, SN: 81772XX. They did a nice job on the wood finish, the bluing, and overall craftsmanship. I like the font used on the serial number, and it's got all the cool proof stamps on the wood and the metal. I couldn't find the import mark on mine, at first. It's very small font, located on the barrel between the Gas Block and the FSB/Bayo mount. The font must be around .060 tall, or less. Like the early B-West import font.  CAI ST ALB VT import. Mine isn't a PS rifle, but it's still one of my favorite SKS.

  firstchoice

[Power Surge]

Gorgeous rifle Martin!

Here's something I don't think I've seen addressed...

There's over a decade difference between these 8 million public security rifles and all the other public security rifles.

What are everyone's thoughts on that?

[martin08]

  That's a really nice /26\ 公安 Public Security rifle, martin08! Beautiful PS specimen, for sure. I'd love to have one of the /26\ PS rifles in that condition, but they're so few and far between, in any condition. I've seen pics of maybe four, so far. Maybe someday! Probably the same day I win the Powerball!

  I can't see the import stamp. It is a KFS Import, isn't it? (Kengs) I just like to confirm they all went through there, for stats sake.

  The 8 million (1963) /26\ Type 56 rifles are a work of art, IMO. Beautiful rifles in their original condition. I have one, SN: 81772XX. They did a nice job on the wood finish, the bluing, and overall craftsmanship. I like the font used on the serial number, and it's got all the cool proof stamps on the wood and the metal. I couldn't find the import mark on mine, at first. It's very small font, located on the barrel between the Gas Block and the FSB/Bayo mount. The font must be around .060 tall, or less. Like the early B-West import font.  CAI ST ALB VT import. Mine isn't a PS rifle, but it's still one of my favorite SKS.

  firstchoice

Yes, a KFS.

And agreed, the finish has a lot of attention to detail.

Gorgeous rifle Martin!

Here's something I don't think I've seen addressed...

There's over a decade difference between these 8 million public security rifles and all the other public security rifles.

What are everyone's thoughts on that?

Famine?


(sorry Boris.... couldn't resist)   

[running-man]

Gorgeous rifle Martin!

Here's something I don't think I've seen addressed...

There's over a decade difference between these 8 million public security rifles and all the other public security rifles.

What are everyone's thoughts on that?

I think these 8 mils were put into long term storage immediately after they came off the line. They all look new!

[Boris Badinov]

Famine?


(sorry Boris.... couldn't resist)   

Tsk, tsk, tsk martin08-

Everybody knows that Great Leap Famine was over by 1962.

Just ask LC

(sorry, LC...martin08 couldn't resist) 

[Boris Badinov]

Im guessing they just made some real purty rifles that year...

but there might be some way to tie the Great Leap ... (seriously, though).

[Loose}{Cannon]

Maybe....  They made enough to fill its purpose in 1963 and later received additional order/contract for said labeled guns? 

[Justin Hell]

There's over a decade difference between these 8 million public security rifles and all the other public security rifles.

What are everyone's thoughts on that?

Quality bro....quality.
It's not like you can break an SKS easily....and I doubt they would see as much action as any SKS utilized in a war. 

Many of these probably spent most of their lives in the theater of a trunk.  Many of the years between might actually still be trunkside as we contemplate.  We may have just gotten a couple of different blocks of them before we ceased importation. 

I hope to come across one someday...they are very well made. 
Martin's with the blade is just plain sexy....and I am kind of partial to the side sling stocks as well. 
I am thankful that the membership here lets me live vicariously...even if temporarily....through them.