Mismatched 1953 Izhevsk

Phosphorus32 · July 21, 2020, 08:16:33 PM

Okay, not to hijack the other '53 Izhevsk thread. Here's my '53 Izhevsk that I mentioned that I picked up a few years ago. Hint: you can tell by looking at the wood which parts are not going to match

Other than that, it's a nice clean SKS-45. No refurbishment arsenal marks on the cover, but it's clearly been refurbished with the replacement stock and mismatched gas tube/piston.

Justin Hell · July 21, 2020, 08:40:56 PM

Wow, that is a very clean lookin' girl there.

Is it a refurb, or just an accident? The piston is kinda hilarious though. But my most recent is a tube/piston mismatch, so I feel your pain.

Is it just the light or are the vents on the handguard rounded?

I dig the two digit stock, and the cyrillic used is pretty rad too! Knowing your collection is a mere mountain range away kinda gives me the chills sometimes. I just wish it were today....friggin 90s. ugh.

Shoot The Refurbs · July 21, 2020, 09:22:21 PM

Wow, that's nice light refurb! That bluing is pristine, and that 2 digit SN really catches the eye.
Amazing find, a little miffed it took me grabbing one up to bring this beauty out to the light!

Now I want to know what else you got knockin around the ole safe there

Phosphorus32 · July 21, 2020, 10:18:46 PM

Quote from: Justin Hell on July 21, 2020, 08:40:56 PM
Wow, that is a very clean lookin' girl there.

Is it a refurb, or just an accident? The piston is kinda hilarious though. But my most recent is a tube/piston mismatch, so I feel your pain.

Is it just the light or are the vents on the handguard rounded?

I dig the two digit stock, and the cyrillic used is pretty rad too! Knowing your collection is a mere mountain range away kinda gives me the chills sometimes. I just wish it were today....friggin 90s. ugh.

Thanks JH! It should have an Izhevsk cartouche and year if the stock were original, so I definitely think refurb.

The handguard is a bit odd. The edges on the vents are nice and sharp but the outside is rounded.

Yeah, I kinda dig the low number too. And the TG looks almost symmetrical in Cyrillic. No relief from the heat over here, over 100F today.

Phosphorus32 · July 21, 2020, 10:24:43 PM

Quote from: Shoot The Refurbs on July 21, 2020, 09:22:21 PM
Wow, that's nice light refurb! That bluing is pristine, and that 2 digit SN really catches the eye.
Amazing find, a little miffed it took me grabbing one up to bring this beauty out to the light!
Now I want to know what else you got knockin around the ole safe there

Thanks! It is really very clean.

Yeah, I just checked my log, and it was 4 years ago last month that I picked it up, so it took me a while to post it.

As to my safe (gun room), I may have more than one or two additional rifles keeping this one company

Phosphorus32 · July 21, 2020, 10:27:18 PM

One more serialized part. This is my only Russian SKS with a serialized bayonet (I think)

Justin Hell · July 22, 2020, 12:31:50 AM

Wow, heard talk of serialized bayonets...but haven't seen that yet. Cool!

Shoot The Refurbs · July 22, 2020, 12:43:31 AM

maybe they only do it for the 2 digit guns

but on a serious note i've never heard of that, ive seen buttplates ep'd but never a bayo.

Bubbazinetti · July 22, 2020, 12:55:21 AM

She sure is a beauty.

Bacarnal · July 22, 2020, 10:00:55 AM

Nice one, P32

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Phosphorus32 · July 22, 2020, 11:39:51 AM

Quote from: Justin Hell on July 22, 2020, 12:31:50 AM
Wow, heard talk of serialized bayonets...but haven't seen that yet. Cool!

Quote from: Shoot The Refurbs on July 22, 2020, 12:43:31 AM
maybe they only do it for the 2 digit guns
but on a serious note i've never heard of that, ive seen buttplates ep'd but never a bayo.

Yeah, that's a new one to me. Possibly a characteristic of the refurbishment facility that handled this one. They sure did a good job.

Phosphorus32 · July 22, 2020, 11:40:27 AM

Quote from: Bacarnal on July 22, 2020, 10:00:55 AM
Nice one, P32 .

Quote from: Bubbazinetti on July 22, 2020, 12:55:21 AM
She sure is a beauty.

Thanks very much guys!

Larry D. · July 22, 2020, 02:56:52 PM

I'll pile on saying what a looker that one is.

You definitely have a knack for finding the really nice stuff.

Thanks for posting.

Thanks to STR for rattling your cage to bring this one out.

Phosphorus32 · July 22, 2020, 03:32:55 PM

Quote from: Larry D. on July 22, 2020, 02:56:52 PM
I'll pile on saying what a looker that one is.

You definitely have a knack for finding the really nice stuff.

Thanks for posting.

Thanks to STR for rattling your cage to bring this one out.

Thanks Larry!

A lot of patience, homework, and leg work (and $$) leads to some good finds

auskip07 · July 22, 2020, 04:27:23 PM

Did they really look that good coming out of the factory or did you polish her up for picture day?

Bob_The_Student · July 22, 2020, 04:28:56 PM

P32 with another sleeper. Very nice. I can't wait til he posts Lee Harvey's rifle he's been sitting on for 20 yrs.

Phosphorus32 · July 22, 2020, 05:27:43 PM

Quote from: auskip07 on July 22, 2020, 04:27:23 PM
Did they really look that good coming out of the factory or did you polish her up for picture day?

That's how I received it except for some Cosmoline removal. My two Izhevsks do have very nice bluing and shiny bayonets.

Phosphorus32 · July 22, 2020, 05:37:38 PM

Quote from: Bob_The_Student on July 22, 2020, 04:28:56 PM
P32 with another sleeper. Very nice. I can't wait til he posts Lee Harvey's rifle he's been sitting on for 20 yrs.

Thanks Bob!

I do have 5 or 6 Carcano's, but not a "professionally" scoped Lee Harvey Oswald rifle

Bob_The_Student · July 22, 2020, 07:59:27 PM

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Mismatched 1953 Izhevsk