Comes with a fixed blade bayonet and grenade launcher. This number indicates the year of manufacture. characteristics. made in Government plants in Suhl, Germany. this information is/was gathered from various forums and from my own These typically fetch a higher price than any aforementioned SKS model due to their rarity, but they still sell for relatively sane prices when compared to some other rare SKS variants. I series Letter Gun - 1957 of production. Some Albanian guns This is produced the SKS, Tula which uses the arrow in the star marking along with a WebWe can look up your rifle's serial number and tell you the month/year when it was manufactured, but there's isn't much else to tell you. reasonable. Arsenal. Most of the examples seen in Estimated production of Albanians over the years is shown http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php?topic=81.0 He also has an Note after the serial number there is a dash and then the last two digits of the have no year reference numbers on them. From this information on these codes the production dates are 1956 - For example, a serial number 044922-67 indicates that the SKS was manufactured in 1967. These guns distributed by Chinese factories are old. In the mid 50's Russia started marking the guns on the left side Firearms owners who customize their SKS rifles with composite furniture, aftermarket rails, optics, forward pistol grips, and upgraded trigger assemblies usually assume their rifles monetary value goes up. Yo, Slobbermouththe Grunts on the ground in Viet Nam were made to be there, and some volunteered because they were brainwashed with The Official Feral Gubbamint Jive and Lies. I also have (and to throw a monkey wrench in your idea). Interesting thread. Add to Cart. WebBarrel length: approximately 24 inches Caliber: usually 7.92x57mm The K-98k is a bolt action rifle that was built on the Model 98 system in the 8mm Mauser caliber. These two numbers indicate the date of manufacture. There is much current discussion going on as to the The number of crates of ammo you would like to order (1000 rds per case). WebRecommended. On a Russian SKS, the factory stamp can be located on the top of the dust cover, but Romanians instead put theirs on the left side of the receiver. For example, a weapon with a serial number 75 B1329 indicates that the SKS was manufactured in 1975. Tula receiver cover gun manufactured? Enter Serial Number Here * Toggle navigation. Depending on the rifle's nation of origin, you can usually determine its manufacturing date from the serial number or a separate date stamp. is 100% accurate. The rifle was apparently imported by "PW Arms Incorporated" out of Redmond WA, which is actually stamped on the right hand side of the rifle. This is a picture of the M21 gun. bombed most of the weapons were supplied by the Chinese. Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. 1970- 2980 Manufactured upon Soviet supplied equipment in Communist China. origin. The metal work is flawless and it runs great. So, when were they actually produced? For the most part these rifles. But to get the most out of your tomato plants, its important to understand the basics of planting and caring for them. I am conducting a survey to determine the following: All I can recall is his name was Ben - something. numbering scheme for the Both types have different serial numbers. that I have seen was 24000000 (24 million) series which would be 1980. the receiver cover and all the pictures I have seen have the same stamping. There is EXCELENTE OPORTUNIDAD DEPARTAMENTO CNTRICO EN COSQUIN, OPORTUNIDAD CHALET VILLA MIRADOR DEL LAGO. These You get the idea. The acronym in English reads as Samozaryadny Karabin sistemy Simonova, 1945, or Self-loading Carbine of Simonov, 1945. the U.S. are Vietnam era bring backs. Yes, like I say "Anything is possible with the SKS". correct year as it is not stamped anywhere on the weapon. Since we know that they starting to produce them in 1948, the next trick would be to figure out their serial number code. Editors Note: This post was originally published in June 2017 and has been updated for quality and relevancy. Differences between factory markings, years of production and the manufacturing methods of specific individual components can all result in an SKS being worth more than average, but those details are only important to serious collectors. These stocks appear to be made out of the same material as the Russian stocks, Artic Birch. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. So, stop hanging around the trashcans in back of my place; and hit the road back to Nowheresville, the place where you were randomly spawnedand are commonly known as a knob gobbler. The nickname "papovka" is a derived from PAP, the abbreviation for poluautomatska puka, Serbian for "semi-automatic rifle". The following information was sent to me from Bob "Tex" Hanes, an avid SKS about anything could be possible. Note after the serial number there is a dash and then Note location of serial number in regards to the factory You are amazingly stupid. It fires them reliably and slings out the empties like an China was the only nation to ever produce an SKS with a stamped receiver, and they also experimented with things like different stock materials, shorter barrel lengths and the ability to feed from AK mags. Just sent the info on my 3 Yugo's to you. I recently purchased a SKS from Turners that I was told is an unissued Yugoslavian SKS. exhibit align closely to that era; spike bayonet, short barrel collar and WebAlbanian SKS semiautomatic rifles, cal. Carbine and were produced in state arsenals. Literally, millions of SKSs (along with plenty of cheap 7.6239 to feed them) were imported from China between the mid to late 80s and 1994 when President Clinton signed the Norinco Ban, making them the most abundant SKS variant in the United States by far. Theres nothing especially high quality about Albanian SKSs, but they are quite unique, rare and collectible. preceding the serial number. Some SKS from Turners appears as an unissued Yugoslavian SKS. Old stuff rocks. 1953 Izhevsk, notice the rebuild marking. Chinese characters between the arsenal stamp and s/n. SECTION 24: In this section I will try to show how to figure RELATED:The AK-47 Rifle: An Intro To The Timeless Russian Weapon. Concerns of the SKS. Your SKS was refurbished in the Republic of Srspka, Bosnia & Herzogovina (BA on the receiver) by Tehnicki Remont Bratunac (TRB on the receiver). $79.00 more info: P-SKS-Grenade Launcher CA LEGAL SKS Yugo 59/66 Rifle. Survivor's forum by withergyld and printed here with his permission. There were only about 24 million SKS rifles produced throughout China. SKS Bayonet 3 Piece Installation Set, C/O Collar, Screw & Spring, *Very Good* $25.00. Any parts matching DE2226. In my opinion, I agree with some of the new dating http://pm9.ucoz.ru/index/ehvoljucija_pm/0-63, D series Letter Gun - 1956 This would be a 1970 era gun according to the charts. The Romanian SKS rifles check the 56type, the electro penciled numbers for assembly are usually not where you Unlike Yugoslavia, whenever Romania received technical data packages from the USSR, they didnt change much. 1976- 160 The most common Yugo roughly the late 50's into the early 60's. starting with the letter (D) in 1967 and ending with (C) in 1989. Please help me identify the year it was made. WebA YUGO SKS rifle is currently worth an average price of $712.30 new and $573.00 used . would be either late 1955 or early 1956. Romania used the entire year stamped after the serial number. This is a 1960 vintage Romanian SKS. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. when the rifle of choice was changed to the AK-47. BTW The SKS is a great Communist rifle that the Viet Cong used with great effect in killing American Imperialist scum while liberating their country from our puppet in Hanoi. Save my name and email to use for future comments. 10234567 + 1956 = 1966 **** 11234567 excellent web site dedicated to the Yugoslavian SKS that you should visit. So far, two general types of Norinco SKS rifles came from China. There was a time when an SKS could be had for around $100. It can identify the timeframe and factory location of the weapons production. Serial number is 7002xxx..7 (1956+7=1963; serial# 002xxx) The stock is non-matching to the serial on the gun BUT, the stock is unique to stamped guns so it just got switched from another stamped gun. I dont think it matters if the rifles were marked with a model or not. Thanks, The Spike Bayonet on one that a friend of mine has is not dulled, and it came out of the Cosmoline and paper wrap like that. This website contains advertisements. The year is actually stamped into the receiver. Nutrient Deficiencies One option is organic fertilizer made from chicken manure, which can be found at Menard's for a reasonable price of $10.99 per 25-pound bag. numbers off. Make sure to read extended description below for full details on condition of the rifles and accessories. SKS Safety Lever Spring, *Very Good* $11.00. Starting in late1956 the Chinese started using their own serial the Letter "K" thatis the same as our letter "K" (looks like this, From this information on these codes the production dates are 1956 -. [2] The original Soviet blade bayonet as standard to the SKS had to be replaced by a unique Yugoslav bayonet to accommodate the new mount placement. This is a historic Yugoslavian M59/66A1 Ceremonial SKS rifle, semi-automatic, manufactured in the famous Zastava plant. If all the serial numbers match the engravings on the lower assembly, shoulder stock, and barrel, then the value of that SKS should hold. For example, the serial number 419998 indicates a manufacturing date of 1960. Limited production of the SKS commenced in 1961 at Preduzee 44 (Enterprise Facility 44), which was a successor to the former Yugoslav Military Technical Institute in Kragujevac and had undergone an unprecedented expansion in 1953 to better accommodate mass production of various weapons. This one is the final year production with a (C) marking. The D's Arsenal Is often [0138] and [0139]. It was manufactured in 1973 and was With relatively few remaining SKSs around the globe that can legally be brought into the U.S., prices began rising as soon as availability went down. While not nearly as abundant as Chinese models, a healthy number of Russian guns were brought in as well. I have what appears to be Yugoslavian SKS, but the serial number doesn't match any of the literature I've been able find. The challengeis this: the countries that received these rifles from China didnt have most of the documents with the production details. Leave your serial number (and assembly number if you want), and ill add it to the list below. Flush out your headgearand SNAP OUT OF IT ! . In 1959, Yugoslavia acquired the rights to manufacture the Soviet SKS semi-automatic carbine under license. serial number sequence and range. There are plenty of online forums where people discuss these things, and thats where you should go if youre looking how to tell an early-style trigger guard from a late-style, or other equally pedantic details. Yugoslavian models began to come in along with Romanian and Albanian guns. A diagram online will help match the SKS markings and worth of the rifle.The symbol indicates which factory the rifle came from and an estimate of the production date. RELATED: 40 Best Rifles Perfect For Hunting Season | Gun Carrier. temporarily off line. WebSerial Number Lookup; Serial Number Lookup. Russian; Albanian; Chinese; North Korean; Romanian; Yugo; Donations; Login; Register; SKS-FILES FORUM SKS Carbines Unaltered SKS Rifles Yugoslavian SKS; Pages: [1] 2 3 10 Go Down Subject / Started by Replies / Views Last post ; 0 Members and 10 Guests are viewing this board. This model is called the 'Karabiner-S' or K-S for short. Those 4 digit numbers I just mentioned would be arsenal marks ( where they where made). All original military bolt action and semiautomatic rifles mfd. Chinese SKSs are the most common kind in the U.S. by far, but identifying the exact model can be challenging with so many slight variations. Your email address will not be published. Most of the early Tula and Izhevsk rifles are stamped with four numbers and the letter R. These indicate the date of manufacture. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. While not exactly rare, Romanian M56s are some of the less common SKSs in the country, so you may have to do some looking before you find one for sale. Look at a Romanian rifle's serial number. 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The new Sino-Soviet Good condition - matching numbers throughout including magazine Rifle - 22" round barrel, with muzzle break - walnut pistol grip stock equipped with a small half size handguard - equipped with finger safety, fold under bayonet (latches firmly when deployed), cleaning rod, stored in stock While these were also very affordable at the time, they never reached the same levels of abundance or inexpensiveness as the Chinese guns. Not sure on how to tell the year of these weapons as no 1978- 4960 The numbers don't look that deep, so it may be doable. Izhevsk only produced the SKS for 2 years. From nutrient deficiencies to disease, there are a number of things that can cause your tomato plants to become sickly or unproductive. the Model 59. the Chinese. 1956. Rifles serial number 9,000,000 (1965) and higher had the spike bayonet fitted while those below 9,000,000 had the standard blade type bayonet. prefix. It has to have special cuts to fit the uniqueness of the stamped receiver. The D's Arsenal Is often [0138] and [0139]. and is put here for non commercial use only. SKS Serial Number Confusion. These defense conglomerates were acquiring rifles from a variety of sources for the American market, but the most common source seems to be the Jianshe Arsenal with factory code 26. All parts that have serial numbers including the wood on the gas. A Russian weapons designer, Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov, invented it. 1956 guns Out of courtesy, numbers which were sourced through various online Russian "D" (looks like this The guy also has a Norinco 1911A1 thats really nice and was freely available in The USA before the Commie pervert rat Bill Clinton put a stop to Chinese small arms importation. number. two North Korean SKS's is the second digit which may be related to the year or Perhaps the most difficult to accurately figure out the Let me guess, youre the asshole that everybody at the range hates because your weapons discharge at random! If you own a Yugo M59 or M59/66 SKS rifle, visit my web page and help with my survey No4Mk1 470 Registered Member Oct 12, 2003 #9 Just sent the info on my 3 Examples from other countries can be found for lower prices and will shoot just as well, so at this point, it's best to leave Russian SKSs to the collectors if youre only looking for a range toy or ranch gun. WebRifle, Historic Yugoslavian SKS rifle, semi-automatic, manufactured in the famous Zastava Plant - 7.62x39 caliber - Un-issued Condition, With Consecutive Serial #'s. Russian website on the development of the PM Makarov pistol with information leaving only about 6,000 in existence at this time. Laminated stocks only had the serial number. The year is actually stamped into the receiver. Especially when doing an inventory or paperwork. Being that they are stamped with the star but Outdoor Hub, LLC (d/b/a Carbon Media Group), 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. markings and our knowledge of the Russian small weapons. The most notable change they made to the design was the addition of rifle grenade-launching capabilities, resulting in a distinct grenade launcher spigot added to the end of the barrel and a gas cut-off lever/grenade sight to the gas tube. 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