Russian SKS Posters

[Phosphorus32]

I've amassed a considerable collection of Soviet small arms posters...is there any rabbit hole I won't head down?    Honestly, these are very cool. It shows that they were still educating military on the use of the SKS into the early 1980s at least.

I'll start off with the "SKS Details" poster printed August 12, 1980

[Phosphorus32]

Here is a four poster set on the SKS dated 1973. This came with a wrapper over the set. It's like a class on four posters: basic overview of the parts, more details and lubrication protocol perhaps, details of how the SKS operates, and finally how to employ the SKS in different field use situations.

[carls sks]

very cool, thanks for sharing.    another thing i will have to find some  and start another collection of them. 

[Shoot The Refurbs]

This is AMAZING. Going to have these translated as soon as i can. Will try to send copies to some of my wife's family and friends back in the motherland just in case she's lost anything over being an American for 15 years now. 
Granted, maybe in the few years since these posters were last discussed we have a genuine russian speaker in the group, if so, now's your time to shine   

[astronut]

Very neat posters, thanks for sharing them with us!   

[Phosphorus32]

This is AMAZING. Going to have these translated as soon as i can. Will try to send copies to some of my wife's family and friends back in the motherland just in case she's lost anything over being an American for 15 years now. 
Granted, maybe in the few years since these posters were last discussed we have a genuine russian speaker in the group, if so, now's your time to shine   

Glad you enjoy them  I'll post a few more detailed pics of each that are text intensive.

[Phosphorus32]

More detailed pictures from the four poster set, Poster 1 of 4:












More detailed pictures from the four poster set, Poster 2 of 4:










More detailed pictures from the four poster set, Poster 3 of 4:










More detailed pictures from the four poster set, Poster 4 of 4:

[Bacarnal]

Nice set of posters.  Thank you for sharing.

[Larry D.]

Very cool! 
I love stuff like this.
I have a similar set that the Chicoms produced for the AK.

[jstin2]

I enjoyed the posters of the sks. I saw that the safety lever had changed style and wonder when change was made. I no longer have my collection(only 2 left) and have been looking at my collection of pictures and cannot find when change was made. From what I can see it must have been after 50.

[Phosphorus32]

I enjoyed the posters of the sks. I saw that the safety lever had changed style and wonder when change was made. I no longer have my collection(only 2 left) and have been looking at my collection of pictures and cannot find when change was made. From what I can see it must have been after 50.

Yeah, it's remarkable how many little differences there were between the 1949 (and 50) and the rest of the Russian SKSs when you look at that side-by-side comparison.

[Phosphorus32]

Thanks everyone...Carl, Bacarnal, Astronut!

Larry D., the Chinese AK posters would be very cool 

All of my posters are Russian but they include a broad selection of small arms now: PPSh41, PTRS41, AK-47, AKM/AKS, AK74 family, RPD, SVD, Makarov, Stechkin, RPG-2...and NSV.

Unfortunately, I don't have the space to hang them...for some reason it's not in my wife's interior decorating plan  

[Larry D.]

Here you go.
https://www.tickbitesupply.com/ak.html

I thought it was a great deal.

[Bacarnal]

Somethings I just noticed. 
1. The cap of the cleaning tool kit is used as a cleaning rod guide and attaches over the FSP.  Also that the tool kit can is used as a handle.  I kinda figure the small spike was used, but didn't know the can was also.

2.  Since I don't have a Russian, I see the ChiComs didn't follow Soviet practice with lightening holes in the stock, Chu wood being light enough, and somewhat more fragile.

3.  The projectiles look to be, from left to right, ball, tracer, armor piercing incendiary, and possibly either incendiary or explosive, though the color codes are not exact.  A translation on those would help  .

Is there anywhere to get a set like that, Jon?  Thanks, Bruce.

[running-man]

Is there anywhere to get a set like that, Jon?  Thanks, Bruce.

Bruce,

I know P32 got some of them here:
https://sks-files.com/index.php?topic=4311.msg47899#msg47899

Not sure if she is still selling, she had a limited quantity and this was January of last year.

Try to email russupermarket@gmail.com and see whether she still has any left. 

Good luck, hope she still does have some!  I was going to get a set myself, but having nowhere to display them, they would just collect dust. (I have about 40 very nice one sheet movie posters from various eras either originally folded or all rolled and in tubes.  Haven't looked at most of them for 15 years)

[running-man]

Looks like they still have a few on ebay:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_sofindtype=0&_from=R40&_byseller=1&_nkw=&_in_kw=1&_ex_kw=&_sacat=0&_udlo=&_udhi=&_ftrt=901&_ftrv=1&_sabdlo=&_sabdhi=&_samilow=&_samihi=&_sadis=15&_stpos=87111&_sargn=-1%26saslc%3D1&_salic=1&_fss=1&_fsradio=%26LH_SpecificSeller%3D1&_saslop=1&_sasl=russian-bazaar&_sop=12&_dmd=1&_ipg=50&_fosrp=1

[Shoot The Refurbs]

I already have some translations of the posters ready, not all but a start for sure.
Please keep in mind that some of this will be the direct word translation as it sounds to a native Russian
Also, forewarning this will be out of order as i only have some bits right now.

Poster 3 the blown up section of words at the bottom right:

Remember!

1. It is possible to extend the receipt of the receiver cover to the right only when the check box is in the vertical position.

2. When separating the gas tube with the barrel liner and piston, the gas pipe contactor must be turned until the lower protrusion of the contactor's flag stops, the top wall of the notch on the sight block.

3. When removing the pusher with the spring, turn the razor tube closure flag upwards while holding the pusher with the index finger of your left hand.

4. You can detach the trigger mechanism only when the fuse flag is in the highest position.

5. Clean the bore without separating the barrel from the receiver


Poster 4:
(not a direct translation, just told me this is what it said)

Says exactly what you see. Example: shooting while sitting, shooting while standing etc.
First green page is for adjustment while shooting in high winds.
Second page shows adjustment for shooting moving object under 90° angle.
Third page is for adjustment for shooting in different temperatures.

Poster 1, the blown up picture with the data under the bayo:

Basic Data
Sighting Range 100m
Range of a direct shot at the chest of the target 365m
Combat rate of fire 35-40 rpm
Carbine weight with an empty magazine 3.75kg
with equipment magazine 3.90kg
Cartridge weight bullet weight (usually steel core) 7.9g weight of powder charge. gas piston 1.6g

"SKS Details" poster printed August 12, 1980 

The shutter is distinguished by the structure of the shutter stem, bolt skeleton, striker, striker stud and ejector (in carbines of the first outlets, the ejector is separated from the bolt skeleton without first selecting the striker stud).

The trigger mechanism is distinguished by the device of the flicker of the magazine, fuse and the introduction of the disconnector.

The receiver cover is distinguished by the number of holes at the rear end of the cover and the shape of the check hole with a flag.



Thats all i have for now.

-STR

[Phosphorus32]

Many thanks to you and your wife STR 

That's a great start. There's so much unique Russian small arms vernacular embedded in these posters that I imagine it's challenging to translate.

[Shoot The Refurbs]

Many thanks to you and your wife STR 

That's a great start. There's so much unique Russian small arms vernacular embedded in these posters that I imagine it's challenging to translate.

Indeed, i had to have one of her brothers help, it seems they taught all the boys these words but not all the girls 
the difference 2 yr mandatory service makes.

Also, sorry i have not had time to work on any more. Been busy helping my brother move. I just got done driving a moving truck for 10 hours and my back is killing me and i just want some sleep. 
-STR

[Phosphorus32]

Not a problem. I appreciate the input already offered STR Besides, the pictures aren't going anywhere  so no rush