The SMLE 1903-1989
+ Reply to Thread
Results 1 to 2 of 2

Thread: Sino Soviet SKS ?

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #1
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    jimisbell's Avatar
    Join Date
    Sep 2014
    Last On
    01-22-2015 @ 11:53 AM
    Location
    South Coast
    Posts
    3
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    10:25 AM

    Sino Soviet SKS ?

    I just purchased an SKS from Classic Arms. It was a "select by matching numbers" for an extra $20. They matched the spring cover, receiver, trigger guard and magazine. When I got it I found that it also matched the bolt and was stamped on the stock, all matching. The wood is ugly but is still coverd in cosmolineicon so it may clean up. Most of the bluing is gone from the receiver and spring cover. The bayonet and cleaning rod are there but the cleaning kit is missing.

    The serial number is E1968. There are no other markings on the gun, no armory marks, no importer marks, no inspector marks.

    In reading on the Internet I think I have found a rare gun?

    I am afraid to touch it until I hear from knowledgable people. I would like to sand and varnish the stock and reblue the receiver, but wont if this will harm its value.

    I was just looking to buy a beater SKS that I could modify with a larger mag (I live in Texas) and other simple changes, but I sure wont if this is a valuable gun. I only paid a "beater" price for it.
    Information
    Warning: This is a relatively older thread
    This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

  2. # ADS
    Friends and Sponsors
    Join Date
    October 2006
    Location
    Milsurps.Com
    Posts
    All Threads
    A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered.  Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping.  In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail.  I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!).  CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping. Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles. Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components. Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear. Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.
     

  3. #2
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    bigchunk1's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Last On
    02-18-2015 @ 06:52 PM
    Location
    Chicago, IL, USA
    Posts
    21
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    10:25 AM
    One of two things comes to mind. One, the SKS is a Russianicon imported Chinese made rifle when they first started making SKS' under Russian assistance. I don't think these are valuable, but they might be.

    What is MUCH more likely however, is that your SKS has been re-arsenaled with a refinished/replaced stock. The soviets didn't use markings on their replacement parts for some reason. If the stock is brighter than a soviet original (slightly orangeish instead of red) this is the case. I own one of these.

    Either way, unless you find a collector that really cares, I don't think either is worth more over a standard Chinese Norinco or a Yugoicon. All SKS varieties are commanding a higher price due to their utility as a sporter's rifle alone. The thing is practically an AK-47 fed by stripper clips.

  4. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
+ Reply to Thread

Similar Threads

  1. Sino - Soviet SKS fixup?
    By kc9aop@ in forum Soviet Bloc Rifles
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 01-06-2015, 05:02 PM
  2. 1956 Sino-Soviet SKS
    By 2k05gt in forum Soviet Bloc Rifles
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 06-02-2014, 02:47 AM
  3. My Finnish M91 + Soviet M91/30
    By TheSovietSamurai in forum Soviet Bloc Rifles
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 02-09-2013, 02:57 AM
  4. Soviet 91-30 sniper accuracy
    By mike radford in forum Range Reports - Show us how good you are!
    Replies: 6
    Last Post: 01-27-2013, 01:31 AM
  5. Pre-Soviet mosin's in canada?
    By maverick0 in forum Soviet Bloc Rifles
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 12-21-2012, 05:43 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts