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That's a VERY nice rifle. Great pictures too. Thanks!

The most likely way to get a pristine 1968 SKS w/o an import stamp is that the importer missed it. It happens. I've seen it several times. I could be wrong but it is the simplest answer.

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I had a 1949 many years ago but it was also a rebuild. It was interesting to see another from that era that appears to have the date/insignia, etc looking almost hand-done compared to the later SKS....

I sold hundreds back before Klinton stopped the importation of the Ruskies. Stock was blued, some few were black parked but only if rebuilt. Saw no, and I mean NO, painted Ruskie SKS or Albanian...

The one thing I remember about the Blue Sky imports was the ridiculous depth of the import stamps. I swear you could see see the imprint on the inside of the barrels. :D

That's the main thing we...

That last sentence resonates with me. Same thing happened to me about 12 years ago but I bought the Johnson, including original bayonet w/leather scabbard. Still have it. Just don't ask about the...

Howdy,

I have one similar to yours in that it has been plated. However, it's bronze plated on buttplate, trigger guard, and bands. The name of the GI that brought it back is carved on the left. ...