+ Reply to Thread
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 1 2
Results 11 to 17 of 17

Thread: SKS Dating

Click here to increase the font size Click here to reduce the font size
  1. #11
    Legacy Member Snowman1510's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Last On
    06-27-2022 @ 10:29 PM
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    272
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    09:25 AM
    Thread Starter
    Here are some more photos.

    I think I mentioned it earlier, but the stock has been sanded. and looks to have had at the least two different serial numbers stamped into the stock, the Serial for the reciever being the newest stamped over an older serial number and perhaps the remnants of an older serial sanded away.
    Last edited by Snowman1510; 11-05-2018 at 11:08 PM.
    “There are three kinds of men. The ones that learn by readin’. The few who learn by observation.
    The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” - Will Rogers

  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. #12
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    Boris Badinov's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Last On
    01-14-2024 @ 11:39 AM
    Location
    Northern California
    Posts
    47
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    10:25 AM
    The srerial number identifies it a 17th year gun or 1972.

    And the import stamp indicates that it was a US import --mid 80' to mid 90's.

  4. Avoid Ads - Become a Contributing Member - Click HERE
  5. #13
    Legacy Member WarPig1976's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2013
    Last On
    01-30-2023 @ 05:49 PM
    Location
    Delaware county, PA just outside Philadelphia.
    Posts
    2,659
    Real Name
    Jeff
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    09:25 AM
    What about the pencil marks, plausible or fake?

  6. #14
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    Boris Badinov's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Last On
    01-14-2024 @ 11:39 AM
    Location
    Northern California
    Posts
    47
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    10:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by WarPig1976 View Post
    What about the pencil marks, plausible or fake?
    100% plausible. I have seen a handful of them as a matter of fact. Not a lot. The electrostencil asrenal and 五六式 designatore are very uncommon. Rare, but not in the sense that they add any collector's value.

    The markings on your gun are very precise. Technically I would call that and electro"stencil" because is was clearly not done freehand as you often find which I refer to as electro"Pencil".

    Looks like a nice catch. You can treat the minor surface rust with gun oil and #0000 (super fine) steel wool. Removes the rust, leaves the bluing intact.

  7. #15
    Legacy Member Snowman1510's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Last On
    06-27-2022 @ 10:29 PM
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    272
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    09:25 AM
    Thread Starter
    Thanks for your help Boris, I appreciate it. If you want any detailed photos of something I don't mind.
    “There are three kinds of men. The ones that learn by readin’. The few who learn by observation.
    The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” - Will Rogers

  8. #16
    FREE MEMBER
    NO Posting or PM's Allowed
    Boris Badinov's Avatar
    Join Date
    Nov 2016
    Last On
    01-14-2024 @ 11:39 AM
    Location
    Northern California
    Posts
    47
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    10:25 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Snowman1510 View Post
    Thanks for your help Boris, I appreciate it. If you want any detailed photos of something I don't mind.
    No need for more photos, i think. Seems like we've identified the rifle and manufacturer.

    Since you are new to the sks, I will offer a few crucial pieces of advice:
    .
    Do a complete strip and cleaning-- making sure that everything is in working order and that the firing pin is free floating by shaking the bolt back and forth. The firing pin should rattle inside the bolt when you shake it.

    Also, modern Sovieticon and Ukrainian ammo (steel case, berdan primed) has a reputation of popped primers in the sks -- regardless of national origin. If this is the type of ammo you are using, make sure to check spent casings regularly and often for signs of primer damages. Popped primers can damage the bolt and firing pin irreparably. And can lead to full auto discharge of the loaded rounds.

    Chineses and Yugoslavian ammo are my preferred rounds. No primer problems with those, that i have experienced.

  9. #17
    Legacy Member Snowman1510's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2016
    Last On
    06-27-2022 @ 10:29 PM
    Location
    Texas
    Posts
    272
    Local Date
    03-28-2024
    Local Time
    09:25 AM
    Thread Starter
    I have stripped it down once already, but I did not try shaking the firing pin, I will do so when I get home though. I also have an ammo can with the Tula 7.62x39 that I was going to use, but I will look around for some other stuff, thanks.

    The day I got I wasn't expecting to pick up an SKS, but now I have one. Thanks for the help!
    “There are three kinds of men. The ones that learn by readin’. The few who learn by observation.
    The rest of them have to pee on the electric fence for themselves.” - Will Rogers

+ Reply to Thread
Page 2 of 2 FirstFirst 1 2

Similar Threads

  1. dating a BSA.Co SMLE
    By surpman1911 in forum The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 10-21-2015, 12:28 AM
  2. Dating a bolt
    By jamie5070 in forum M1903/1903A3/A4 Springfield Rifle
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 04-02-2012, 08:12 PM
  3. Help dating a bayonet?
    By Arachnamist in forum Edged Weapons Forum
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-28-2010, 07:05 PM
  4. Dating a K11
    By halhunt in forum Swiss Rifles
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 04-16-2010, 06:58 AM
  5. I need help dating and identifying my No.4
    By a303shooter in forum The Lee Enfield Knowledge Library Collectors Forum
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 12-06-2008, 11:55 PM

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

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