Way easier than fooling around upside down trying to load it. I own a Norinco SKS I purchased military new. The Chinese have put out millions of these guns over the years, theyve been battle tested (eg in Vietnam, where they were used with success against US troops) and empirically, they work just as well as any of the other Communist-bloc made versions. The case status is Disposed - Other Disposed. To load ten rounds using a stripper clip I have to push them in slowly and place my thumb close to the rim of the last cartridge. In case nobody else has mentioned it, the SKS utilizes a tilting bolt. another state. Comes with folding spike bayonet. View Item in Catalog Lot #562 (Sale Order: 24 of 184) Sold for: $400.00 to onsite "Tax, Shipping & Handling and Internet Premium not included. Darn near 100 stamps from just what little ole me has collected since 2014 or so. Good job!!! Soooooo. . Its a very good article. Some folks have taken to lumping the early model military issued SKS carbines in with the Norinco models of later (1980s to present) commercially manufactured models. well as guerrillas in Bosnia, Somalia and throughout Africa and Mostly I wanted to modernize a 60 year old design for my use and I learned a lot in the process. The Chinese is not a made for the US market unit. I applaud the reired gentlman for the correction he posted to the newspaper article. It has some nip writing next to the serial number 1617865. The SKS is a Soviet semi-automatic carbine chambered for the 7.6239mm round, designed in 1943 by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov. Although not shown rifle will come with cleaning rod, cleaning kit, and rear sling attachment. experimental design. I expect the reporter got the designation from the police report, but I did some checking, and even though the website below describes SKS as assault rifles, only some variants from China have selective fire and detachable magazines. dang!) if you ever had the bolt slam shut on your thumb when its 10 below zero, you wont be laughing, Just a coupla questions. only downfall is its tough to find a sturdy optics mount as both the gas tube with rail and railed reciever cover both slightly move when the gun is fired. out of Virginia Beach, Virginia: C&A #4, C&A? and that particular rifle will most definitely fire if the bolt slams on certain U.S. made ammuntion. Its going to depend not only on what type of weapon youre talking about, but what constitutes the best. Apparently you missed this paragraph: Loading the SKS is a straightforward affair. The SKS is an economical and relatively reliable 7.62 x So thats another desirable upgrade to get a working long range gun. For this reason, it is still popular among hunters, and FOXTROT #1, Foxtrot Lima out of Auburn, New York: FOXTROT #2, Foxtrot (Lima) out of Skaneateles, New York: GBE #1, GBE? Cheap to purchase, an affordable change over to newer age likes and feels. The SKS is a fine rifle for intermediate range. I am selling this one on consignment and as such lay-a-way can't b .Click for more info. service to the online gun buying experience that is unheard of. I remember my sergeant yelling in my ear in basic training about that stuff. AN IAC shotgun is currently worth an average price of $748.57 used . Specifications and features: Interstate Arms Reproduction Cowboy 1897 pump action shotgun 20" barrel with fixed cylinder choke 2-3/4" chamber 5 round capacity Exposed hammer Solid frame Hand-rubbed American walnut stock Front bead sight Over one million Winchester Model 1897 pump shotguns were produced before they were discontinued in 1957. Current Value: $150 $450 depending on manufacturer/condition. Phone: 769-218-8111 Fax: 877-553-2608 Email: [email protected] Mississippi Auto Arms is focused on the sale of NFA firearms, including machine guns, suppressors, short barrel rifles, or short barrel shotguns. Trident Arms Chinese SKS 7.62 X 39 2 30 round mags . The nice thing about the 22 concept is, youre not going to develop a flinch. You can replace a few parts from the Remington 870 with the 982 Hawk 12 gauge tactical shotgun. Its heavier because of all the add-ons, grenade launcher, night-sights, etc. I have two SKSs one Chinese and one Yugo. I took it home after the butt chewing from my friend the range owner, and did a detail strip on it. Mine have never been stuck. The SKS is a Russian design with original experimental production dating back to 1943. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. OVERALL RATING * * * * Guns Rifles Norinco Rifles Norinco Interstate Arms SKS | 481 | 101 | Lc | 124.9779ms. Shop By Brand Shop By Products Buying a Silencer Why Interstate Guns. Why? .try that with a 30 round steel Kalashnikov magazine! Did you mean high powered rifle or full metal jacket ammunition. Seller: Guns Dot Com. In the meantime, you get trigger time. That might expand it enough to let the sight move. I stand behind this 100%. The countries who make the best weapons in my personal opinion are: Russia, Switzerland, Israel, Italy and Czech Republic. Good luck! For everything that I purchased so far, the total is $724 dollars for a great assault rifle. Item Description: Translate description Interstate Arms SKS 762X39 Semi-Auto rifle, 30 round magazine and scope mount~tag#5222 Unable to retrieve AutoCheck Summary Report, please try back later. Albania, North Korea, Vietnam, and East Germany, Romania and Poland Stay in the know. Any suggestions? It was slathered with cosmoline and the wood was dinged here and there. I got one that was made for the SKS that added 2 inches and that one is perfect. Interstate Arms SKS, Norinco? Midway through the next decade, the good was superseded by the great; SKS production ceased and Mikhail Kalashnikovs incomparably-famous AK-47 became the Soviet Armys standard weapon. Other than the trigger and bolt, the SKS offers simply a magazine catch, a safety, and a take-down lever. lol. I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse Just throwing this at the wall and seeing what sticks, I've been worrying the piss outta RM about this the past day or two. hell just get some striper clips that what it made for. This happened the first time I took it out to shoot it. The scout mounts seam to offer a more solid platform to mount optics on the SKS. SKS Newbie; Posts: 31 . If you had ever field stripped an SKS you would know there is no way the bolt rotates ! Hers is kept bone stock while mine is bubbad out with a Tapco Intrafuse stock, 20 round mags, UTG Quad Rail & Bushnell red dot just for the fun of it. The next few years saw the SKS String after string, I consistently grouped my shots tight on the target while enjoying a Chinese copy that couldnt possibly be of much lower quality than the Russian original. We have a I remove the firing pin after 2 or 3,000 rounds and clean the internals anyhow. ;). how many tornadoes in michigan per year. Im planning on putting a scope on my sks and I was trying to figure out how I would load it besides doing it one bullet at a time. SKS Magazines. Scared the h**l out of me. I dont see any reason to worry about losing a thumb; the hold-open on these puppies is pretty solid in my experience and Im sure if mutilated thumbs were a big issue with any makes of the SKS wed have heard about it by now. The article lists it as a rotating bolt. The first thing that needs to be done is to I quickly the discovered the problem and fixed it; however, my usual range routine was now compromised. I wanted to comment about the first video when loading (charging) the rifle, it is horrible practice to hold the bolt as the round chambers. . Marked with a Triangle 26. INTERSTATE ARMS RifleThe INTERSTATE ARMS SKS Rifle is a reliable and powerful semi-automatic rifle. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. Still fleshing this list out, I have 35 photos up and catalogued. TB Price: $389.95. out of Huntington Beach?, California: GBE #3, GBE? Glad it was pointed in a safe direction. Gyus the SKS CAN easily be modifyed to accept the 20 round Tapco mag..which by itself in a POS IMHO. to identify the county of origin. Comrade Sergei Simonovs Samozaryadniy Karabin Simonova, 1945, known to the world today as the SKS carbine. I think there is quite a bit of room for debate about which countries produce the best arms. A beautiful mid-century rifle design; its no surprise that these guns are often used for ceremonial duty. the store. A sensibly designed semi auto. The SKS is a Soviet semi-automatic carbine assault rifle chambered in 7.6239mm round, designed in 1943 by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov. National Ordinance is liquidated and inventory is sold to Fed Ord. magazines come from? Youll have to check to see what they have left. Remington's Nylon 66 semi-automatic .22 LR rifles have grown from 1950s bargain buys to 21st century collectors darlings. I use open sights at the range and can keep up with the high end Sakos, and Weatherbys with scopes! SKS 7.62X39 MADE IN CHINA ARMCO BOYL.MA Type: Stamp Location: Left Front Receiver Notes: I found some interesting information on this one: Quote from: theakforum.net Armco got nailed (arrested in 1991 and convicted in 1992) "on six counts of importing firearms by means of false statements and three counts of exporting restricted firearms to China." 1967: Fed Ord. Having been designed in the 19th century for Russian peasants, the ordinary Mosin stock also isnt particularly comfortable nor ergonomic. That being said, if I was going to train a long range shooter I would start him off on a nice little 22lr bolt gun. [Although it was only five rounds and I was outside, 170 decibels approximately 15 inches from your ear is a lot of sudden sound pressure. 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NORINCO/CHINA 7.62X39 ACT III GREENSBORO, N.C. ACT III Greensboro NC SKS 7.62X39 Made In China (By Norinco? I have a Yugo SKS reciever with a Shernic Gun Works bullpup stock(SG Works). When I saw you loading the rifle, I understand why. On 10/18/2021 STATE OF OKLAHOMA STEVE KUNZWEILER DA, Plaintiff, filed a Forfeiture - Other Forfeiture lawsuit against ONE 1 BLACK INTERSTATE ARMS SKS, Defendant.This case was filed in Tulsa County Courts, Tulsa County Courthouse located in Seminole, Oklahoma. Tom in Texas, A front sight adjustment tool is required to move the front sight, Most are pretty cheap they can be found at cheaperthandirt.com between 5 to 20 bucks depending on quality. Check for availability at Cheaper Than Dirt, Midway Arms, Brownells, and nearly every website that sells AK accessories. Importer and warrantor is Interstate Arms of Billerica, Massachusetts. 1998: Brenner Incorporates Pacific Ordinance. obsolete for Soviet purposes by the new AK-47 by Kalashnikov. Its often said that the enemy of the good is the great. The c-clamp is by far the best option, makes small, repeatable changes easy, and is usable on SKS, AK47, and AK74 rifles. also used by several African, Asian, and Middle Eastern armies, as INC, FEDERAL ORDINANCE, INC. out of South El Monte, California: November 16, 1966: Federal Ordinance (Fed Ord.) All Rights Reserved. IMMEDIATELY its how business should be done. I own several high end long guns, but the sks is by far the most fun to shoot. A Cold War era classic with smooth lines, a legendary back story, and an exotic-sounding name, Beretta's Model 71 was definitely a mouse that roared. There have been many accidental discharges, and several shootings as a result. If you are really the notorious shooter that you think you are, I amiably invite you to my local range in the Phoenix area. Also, check ebay. After I cleaned that out it never happened again. . We offer best sks aftermarket SKS folding stock upgrade kit and tactical scope mounts, Bi-pods, Butt-pads and parts on sale. Therefore, during my initial cycling of the action, the top cartridge wasnt high enough up for the bolt to collect it and place it in the chamber. Pardon my english writing skills being French Canadian. The initial cost of the Mosin is really low however, and regular surplus ammo is still a bargain. Rangemasters are here to answer all your questions about our products or process. Find Firearms now at TheFireStore, along with 69,999 other first responder items, including gear, apparel, equipment, tools and more. And for good reason. And for good reason. Century Arms VSKA 7.62x39mm Semi-Automatic Rifle, Blk - RI3291-N . I wish I was issued this when I was in the Army instead of the m4, heh well except when we got smoked and had to hold our rifles out in front. SKS 22lr Rifle Part. Both are equipped with Murrays spring loaded firing pins just as a precaution when firing domestic brass rounds with soft primers. Awesome job on the video. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. John Masen SKS 7.62x39 10-Round Detachable Magazine (18) $19.99. between 2 rifles but utilized a reliable operating mechanism design. Manufacturer is Qiqihar Hawk Industries Co. Ltd. of Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province, Mrs. Robertson's home state. You have entered an incorrect email address! These rifle are supposed to be loaded with stripper clip, a small metal strip holding 10 round. No magazine .See pictures, WARNING! No big mods required to the gun and all is easily reversable. Probably legal. Oil can be like grinding compound if dirt in is introduced in the system.. We get the FFL from your store others make you find it, copy it, and fax it. Just pull it back and let go. Chambered in 7.62x39mm with a standard 30-round capacity, this rifle accepts standar .Click for more info. Based on the owners experience (as well as my own), its never once failed to fire, even when crap ammo has been fed through it. That way, were helping small businesses in Buy a INTERSTATE ARMS CORP 97 TRENCH INTERSTATE ARMS MODEL 97 TRENCH GUN 12GA WITH A 20 CYL BORE.APPEARS UNFIRED WITH BOOK.MFG IN CHINA. The company was founded in 1961 in St. Albans, Vermont , with offices in Montreal. Ergonomics (firing) * * * * I havent tried to scope them, though I have seen the side mounts for them at Kalinka Optics. We have the best SKS rifle tactical accessories for Russian SKS M45, Norinco Sks Chinese Type 56, Romanian SKS Model 56, Albanian SKS M59 SKS, Yugoslavia SKS M59 66A1, SKS Accessories parts and more. The guy said it, hes a hand gun guy. But dont get the idea that function follows form with the SKS; nothing could be further from the truth. Product Information MAKE:INTERSTATE ARMS MODEL:SKS * Action:SEMI Finish:BLUED Caliber/Gauge:7.62X39 Bore:GREAT Barrel Length:22 IN * L.O.P. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. Just like my blow-back Maks. Beautiful gun. The rifles can still be had for around $150, and the surplus ammo is probably the cheapest medium power rifle ammo out there right now. My hand, wrist, arm, and elbow all love that bolt the way my wife loves a day at the spa. Dont just take my work for it though, check it out yourself. August 27, 1998: BTC, Brenner and Siegel are sued for breach of contract. was quite high as compared to some later manufacturers. organized, dont tell you a lot about what youre buying, and leave you on your At least he did it with an underhanded grip. the gun handling in the video grates on my nerves. Numbers | Serial Number Lookup and dating an SKS Rifle. .and winners. - Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com : 922634238 Advanced Sign In Register Advanced Search My GunBroker Buying Selling Watchlist Saved Searches Shipping Toolbox Account Support Buy Sell Coupons Deals Articles Videos Help Sign In Register Sign In Register Advanced Search My GunBroker Super clean and a great addition to anyone's collection. Finally 'finished' with this list. . Thanks for catching that, Alexander! Some ammo these days have soft primers. That said, unless youre doing a combat reload under duress, theres nothing wrong with loading from the bottom aside from it being a little less efficient. See all listings by Guns Dot Com Tell a friend Watch this listing Or is it just stuck? of a company that is committed to your satisfaction. I say not sure because of how the bullet was traveling and how fast it got there. Yeah, this list (w/o the photos) is what I've got for the SKS Survey. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. Taught is to learn something. Though its a little heavier than modern carbines, the strap makes carrying it a breeze. Theres a good tool, and a cheaper knock off that doesnt work nearly as well. It functions well, but the chamber is loose and has a trigger like heavy grit sand-paper. /. for sale by Keith Woods on GunsAmerica.com the best online marketplace for buying and selling semi auto pistols, firearms, accessories, and collectibles : 960101860 1973: Owner of National Ordinance dies. Correct me if Im wrong, but you usually use the palm-up technique when you need lots of leverage (Mk. Almost as soon as the SKS was brought into service, it was made buymilsurp.com had a lot of parts for SKSs, at one time. True. Hope this helps future SKS owners. On other side of barrel is stamped I A C BILLERCA MA All numbers match except for the fixed magazine. factory triangle 26 was the only factory to make the sks rifle with russian parts (some receivers were already serial numbered but no other proofs. And one of the first rules of gun shooting is EAR PROTECTION!!! I took it straight to the range to try it out. .are using Anschutz. In situations where continuous improvement is a do-or-die way of life for example, a Cold War military-industrial complex the life of a merely-satisfactory design is nasty, brutish and short. Police said the complaint led to the seizure of drugs, an SKS assault rifle and arrest of a 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman. Its well worth the money. HERE'S HOW. They were still in my shirt pocket, right where Id placed them before loading the magazine. You were both accurate and insightful right up to the end and then you flubbed it. Sort By: Best Sellers Filter. Please dont oil it If you must a little dry lube. Five times. The SKS is an economical and relatively reliable 7.62 x 39 rifle. Am I doing it wrong? As modern carbines go, its a little heavy. own to figure out what you want. LOVE this rifle. Any suggestions? . i just bought a new chinese sks( i gave my first one away years ago. Your bayonet is actually a pretty good steak knife. customers to the absolute best of our abilities. No biggie. and cant wait to get it to the range. I like how you loaded the sks i'm gonna try that myself. out of Huntington Beach, California: GBE #4, GBE? Stock: Asian hardwood Over 1500 rds, and not one FTF. Overall, I dont trust weapons made by the Chinese. The problem would be the 10 rd. Find Ammunition now at TheFireStore, along with 69,999 other first responder items, including gear, apparel, equipment, tools and more. The biggest issue is cosmolene, but after an initial cleaning, it shouldnt need to be babied so much. moves to 9643 Alpaca in S. 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Id bought it from an ad in the local sale paper, and the guy said hed had it for several years. They are a tremendous value and fun to shoot. out of Virginia Beach, Virginia: C&A #3, C&A? ProMag SKS 7.62x39mm Russian 30-Round Polymer Magazine (194) $19.99. -Bang for the buck with an SKS rifle is extremely high Even at the lofty current prices of $350 each (these could be had for as little as $100-150 each just ten years ago), youre still getting a reliable forged steel and hardwood military grade weapon in an effective (if not exceptional), inexpensive, and readily available caliber. The Sks came in many variants Chinese Type 56, Norinco SKS-M, Yugoslavian PAP M59/66, Romanian SKS, Albanian SKS, East German SKS, North Vietnamese SKS, North Korean typ 63 SKS. PolyTech and Norinco buy guns from factories controlled by government. The SKS rifle and its many copies still can be found today in The travel stops on the firing pin would peen over, jamming the pin in the channel. Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. I use a 20 round removable mag instead of the original 10 that i stored with cosmoline. *Louisiana Excluded $1,699.00 Criticize this fear as unfounded, but Ive always worried about the possibility of a bolt slamming forward on my thumb (a la M-1 thumb). Not all firearms are the horrible, scary, monsters-in-the-closet so many reporters like to make them out to be, in the effort to make a scarier, thus more sensational article or blog post. After quickly wising up and inserting my ear plugs, I surveyed the target to find that my first five shots (fired standing, from 30 yards) were all snuggly grouped inside the 10 ring, with one shot a quarter-inch from the bulls eye. However, as youll see in the video, I loaded the SKS upside down, with the bolt closed. About in civilian use especially in Canada and the US. just on a macro, or maybe micro scale. Get one with a good bore. I have the original stock, but I wanted to see if I could modernize, or customize my rifle more than just the leaf sights. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. Again, there is room to argue whats best, but if, for example, youre interested in a match rifle for biathlon or Olympic style target shooting, most of the competitors. ive fired thousands of rounds through my beat up sks never fails , and a joy to shoot, and you dont have to worry about scuffs, dirt, mud, they seem to like it, oh and yea i load mine from the bottom too! not that I would hunt with FMJ. Nice review! The Sks came in many variants Chinese Type 56, Norinco SKS-M, Yugoslavian PAP M59/66, Romanian SKS, Albanian SKS, East German SKS, North Vietnamese SKS, North Korean typ 63 SKS. do not have any markings, but many Russian, Chinese and Korean .with 10 round stripper clips instead. Certified Enabler. Weight: 8.8 lbs. Thanks for sharing some very insightful observations on a classic service rifle. In many ways the SKS is a combination of the M44, SVT-40, and the AVS-36 (above) YOUR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR. PSAK-47 GF5 Triangle Side Folding Rifle, Redwood . And, that is probably the most important thing in becoming a good long range shooter. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. You gotta letem have a sip o oil! It is not "Samoryadnyi", it is "Samozaryadniy" (selfloading). Pascal, I cant get my front sight to adjust on my paratroop m model. I do have the original furniture so it can be returned to stock set up at will. And unlike our competitors, it extends beyond the buying process. The SKS was first produced in the Soviet Union but was later widely exported and manufactured . INTERSTATE ARMS sks Description: Guns Listing ID: 640632 no box.