Norinco sks

[ghost_rider]

I have some money burning a hole in my pocket and have been thinking about getting another mil surplus rifle to add to my collection. I was thinking a m1 carbine but there has been this sks sitting at the local gun shop and i am looking for a fun gun that shoots cheap ammo and can hit cans at 50 yds. Just planning on having fun shooting it. They are asking 350 i believe for it and was wondering is this a good deal? Also is there anything that i should look at specifically other then the usuall looking at the rifling seeing how it cycles. And so on? Thanks

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[jjjxlr8]

Condition and originality play a big role on price for any Norinco SKS56. If it's in like new condition and all of the pieces are original with no modifications, comes with the original box and accessories, etc., it might be worth $350. You can find them for less, however, if you look around and are patient.

That said, the Chinese SKS56 and Russian SKS45 rifles haven't been imported into the US since the early to mid 90's and probably never will be again. Fixed supply, steady to increasing demand means they won't be getting any cheaper!

Take a look at the fine write up sandstone put together at the top of this forum. Great information there to start learning about the Chinese SKS56 and commercial variants.

BTW, the SKS rifles are WAY more capable than shooting cans at 50yds.

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I found this new in the box example at a local gunstore (a couple years ago) for $225. I think in today's market it would bring $350.

[enfield303t]

The price of $350.00 for a SKS is much higher than we pay in Canada as we have literally imported boat loads. It is not what you would call accurate compared to many military rifles however if you really try you can easily hit a 10" x 12" plate at 300 yards.

The surplus ammo here in Canada is cheap and I bought over 11,000 rounds at just under 17 cents each. The negative is the surplus ammo overall is filthy and cleaning takes patience but being old my time is worth nothing. If you do get one clean it immediately when you are done. In damp weather we have been known to give a shot or two of "wipe out" in the barrel before leaving the range, we just pull a balloon over the muzzle to avoid the mess dripping all over your car. If you do that be sure to have it muzzle down otherwise it will leak out thru the receiver. Find a video on cleaning as the gas chamber has to be kept clean also, very clean to avoid corrosion. Some have chrome lined barrels which helps in preventing corrosion and makes cleaning a little easier.

If you get one be sure to get a front sight adjusting tool, makes it much easier to zero.

Seeing as they are much more difficult to find in the US buy a good one when you find it. They are fun and seeing as the Russians and Chinese made countless millions it proves they do a pretty good job at what they were intended to do.

[jjjxlr8]

Good reminder about the cleaning requirements for the inexpensive 7.62x39 surplus ammo as besides being sooty, some of it also has 'corrosive' primers.

All Chinese SKS56 and commercial variants have chrome lined bores so you don't have to worry about those.

All but the earliest Russian SKS45s have chrome lined bores. I have a '51 and it is chrome lined. I can't recall for sure, but I think the Russians switched to chrome lined bores in 1950.

Yugoslavian SKS rifles do not have chrome lined bores.

[Benton629]

They aren't going to get any cheaper as time goes on.
I recommend you jump on it at that price if it is in good condition. You may be able to knock a few dollars off in negotiation. I paid $325.00 for a barely (if at all) used Norinco about a year and a half ago.
Great shooter and still my favorite.
You won't be disappointed in this carbine.

[ghost_rider]

I got it yesterday. I looked
It over
Hard before buying. Its a numbers matching gun. The gun looks good. I checked the bore and cycled the action. I got to talking mil surplus with a guy at the shop and he said it was legit And if he didnt really own a couple he would buy it. I talked to the shop owner and he says the original owner had bought it from them several years ago. Then needed money and sold it back to the gun shop. The owner. Claims it has t been shot. I scooped er up and grabbed two boxes of wolf ammo and when i got home set up a target and let a few fly. It was intresting to load because i dont have stripper clips. I was impressed that i hit what i was aiming at everytime offhand with a military trigger as ruff as these are. But it definately is fun. I'll have to post pics then.

One question was it standard to have 15 rd mags on these guns. The mag on this gun might be the only piece that isnt original. It definately hangs lower off the stock compared to the other pictures i seen. Thanks.

[ghost_rider]

A d serial number is 2201624d. Anything you can tell me about the gun from the serial number as well would be appreciated

[Benton629]

Pictures would help greatly to identify.
As a Chinese model there is no way to be sure of the date unless it is a factory 26 model.
There are several forums and sticky threads dedicated solely to the SKS that can help you.

Yooper John's Gun Information

Survivor's SKS Boards - Index

As for the magazine, it usually comes with a 10 round as standard. Some Chinese models came with larger detachable magazines.

Congrats on your purchase!

[arado]

IMHO The Chinese SKS is the best military long arm ever issued. Semi auto only. Every shot is aimed fire. Easy carry, Highly reliable, adequate power, accuracy and range. Not a target rifle it was designed to kill a man efficiently. It is my SHTF rifle. It is still issued today in China. gary

[ghost_rider]

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Picture of it. Not very good. But thats all i have right now