It has the factory refurbished stamp and I assume from my research the bayonet was replaced. I picked it up for $500 I’m assuming it’s worth a bit more than that here in the US. Newer to the SKS world. Any info or thoughts on it would be appreciated.

Looking at purchasing my first SKS and wondering if it’s still non restricted. Also wondering if 400CAD is a good deal for a 1956 Tula thats been “BBQ painted” not looking to collect just looking for a fun rifle to use at the range.

Here I am once again with another questionable SKS. The gentleman said he purchased it new in the 70’s and that it was sold to him like this. It’s in a K-Sports OD stock but everything I have found online about ‘K-Sports SKS’ show the Para Parka version which is the shorter cut down barrel.

Is this a Frankenstein SKS that was placed into a K-Sports stock or was this barrel along with the shorter one both sold by them?

Initially thought this was just a bubba’d SKS but now I don’t know what I’m looking at or how to value it.

Thanks again to everyone you all are always incredibly helpful

This appeared in the chamber after having never fired corrosive ammo. Is it rust? Is it normal that it showed up? Is it cause for immediate concern? What should I do?

I made this useful tool that makes putting rounds on a stripper clip for the SKS less annoying.

Decided to share it with the greater good. The model is on MakerWorld free to use and make for yourselves.

Cheers :)

I plan on checking the bore and under the wood line. He says it still has cosmoline on it and is straight from the arsenal. Should I get it? Always wanted an sks all matching. He’s asking $625, but I can get him down to $600:

Bought this beauty today for $600. How do I find a bayonet that fits its. Also do I leave it wood or get polymer furniture. Thanks fellas

Edit: new to the sks world so if anyone has some helpful reading that would be awesome

This is my early transitional 1950 Tula. It's refurbished, and was sold to me as numbers matching besides the magazine but I'm curious about the marking on the stock.

There's no numbers on the stock at all besides these symbols.

I think the stock was refinished at some point, it doesn't have a clear-coat like the handguard (same colour though) and some of the markings seem a bit worn. I've coloured in the markings with chalk to make them easier to see.

I will most likely sell it at some point because I want an SKS to bubba, and I wouldn't wanna bubba this one since I know it's kind of rare. Was wondering about value as well (Canada).

Hello, my buddy found this sks at a gun show a few months ago and we were wondering how much it might be worth. I was unable to find any recent sales history regarding any Russians with blued spike bayonets and everyone I know has never even heard of these before. It also has the earlier takedown pin, intermediate gas block, rear sight block, magazine, and spring loaded firing pin. The magazine, and top cover are not matching but are period correct. The stock was force matched. The letter prefixes are ЕК and has a 3 digit serial number.

Thanks for all of the input, it was very informative. Its a shame that it is an M44 bayonet, still pretty neat though. Thanks again everyone.

I got this about seven years ago. It came bubba'd. I finally drop some money on the lucky shot stock. Can't wait to bring it back to it's former glory (no bayonet lug 😭). Can't wait for my stock to get here!

Picked this up today for 450; I think I did good but the scope, although functional is quite cheap. Is there a good repro dragunov scope that will fit this or attach easily to the rings or just a good sks scope in general. Thanks!

Came across a probable, Romanian SKS that is unfortunately put into a Tapco-like stock. There’s a fair bit of corrosion on the bolt and a little bit on the barrel. They’re asking 599 but I’m pretty sure I can get it lower than that. What’s y’all‘s opinion?

Currently testing on the M59/66...

Someone asked to see this thing so I figured I would just post it

No perma bubba. All matching numbers 1969 triangle 26, though I have some of those parts in greased storage atm.

Swapped trigger pack (bought as backup but it pulled way better than original) it had a silly extended mag release I had to fit, but it works so far.

Tritium front sight post

Im trying out an nc star mount that I fit tight, and we will see if the rmr is able to hold anything at all. Not huge hopes, but am really hoping to make something work that still allows me the irons (unlike my fit gas tube rail) so im giving it a shot for 30 bucks and a night in the garage.

1. Thinking about getting rid of my SKS, I know nothing about it at all. It’s Chinese though. How do I go about pricing this thing?

2. Does the 20rd Chinese star mag make it any more valuable than a regular mag?

Looking for some more details. I think this is a 67 year.

Looks to be an all-matching refurb.

Wondering if there's anything unique about this model. I noted the vent holes on the grenade spigot and non-night sights.

Carrier appears to have electro pencil serial underneath, bolt has a bunch of numbers. Stock has a repair on the right side. Perfect bore, sharp rifling.

Got it for cheap Norinco pricing and it came with 200rds of ammo.

Hello! I’ve been working on installing and tuning a Texas Triggers Norinco SKS frt. I’ve gotten it to work sporadically but I’m noticing one issue. Many times the hammer with follow the bolt as it rides forwards into battery. This is causing light primer strikes. What’s the issue here? Should I be using a larger shim? I think I have the 3.0 or the 3.5 in it. I’ll have to take a look.

Noticed there is a letter “D” in front of the serial number on this factory 26 sks. Is it still a military production or is it a commercial hybrid? Thanks!!