Russian SKS I couldn't pass up... - Page 3

**SUNTZU** · 10-07-2009, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 70below

I traded off a Russian about two years back, that I bought about 15 years ago. It sure feels good to have replaced it with one I can be proud of.

I did get a pretty decent price on it, nothing spectacular, but considering the condition and the market, I'm very happy with it.

I can't believe no one has made any remarks about this post.

That is a very nice find, 70below.

**tnpanscraper** · 10-07-2009, 10:02 PM

I was drooling over the gun at the store....The photos just don't tell the story....

I had a Russian about 12 years ago or so. I've regretted selling it ever since...

70below has excellent taste in weaponry. But don't tell him I said that cause it will go to his head... And none of us need that!

**Mike.357** · 10-08-2009, 06:38 AM

nice piece comrade

**70below** · 10-08-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by K191145

I haven't seen a Russian model, I've had several Chineese Norinco's, all shot great. I take it that the Russian models are pretty hard to find.

They're not uncommon, just desirable, and haven't been imported in quite a while.

Quote:

Originally Posted by deafdogdief

I've got a Russian and never had a single issue with it. Mine has the acceptance stamp much like yours. Mine's a '54. Did you get a sling, cleaning kit, and the oil bottle with it? I've heard they come with the oiling kit, but I've never seen them.

Its got the sling, butt stock cleaning kit, and standard two head oil bottle.

**70below** · 10-08-2009, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUNTZU

Originally Posted by 70below

I traded off a Russian about two years back, that I bought about 15 years ago. It sure feels good to have replaced it with one I can be proud of.

I can't believe no one has made any remarks about this post.

That is a very nice find, 70below.

Probably didn't come out as I meant it........

**collinp2** · 10-08-2009, 08:43 AM

One of the distinct differences is the milled vs. stamped trigger assembly. Many of the Chinese SKS have stamped trigger groups which don't look near as good as the milled ones on the Russian models. As I understand it, the Yugo models don't have a chrome bore, so that theoretically could be a disadvantage, but probably never would be. They are all great rifles and people have very little trouble with any of them.

I don't think the Russian is a "better" version necessarily, but more collectible perhaps showing a bit more character in general.

**tnpanscraper** · 10-08-2009, 02:00 PM

The Yugo's have no chrome in the barrel BUT it's a much heavier barrel. It's "supposed" to be better for a higher round count but I'm not 100% certain on that...

**OhShoot** · 10-08-2009, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 70below

... Truly a new gun!

You still have it?
I mean like, you know, it's been 10 days or more...

- OS

**tnpanscraper** · 10-08-2009, 02:02 PM

If he ever lets it go...It's mine....LOL...

**70below** · 10-08-2009, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by OhShoot

You still have it?
I mean like, you know, it's been 10 days or more...

- OS

I'm going for 15

10-07-2009, 10:02 PM	#22 (permalink)
tnpanscraper TGO Member Joined: Dec 2008 Where: Knoxville TN Age: 36 Posts: 143	I was drooling over the gun at the store....The photos just don't tell the story.... I had a Russian about 12 years ago or so. I've regretted selling it ever since... 70below has excellent taste in weaponry. But don't tell him I said that cause it will go to his head... And none of us need that! __________________ Some folks are alive simply because it is illegal to kill them...

10-08-2009, 06:38 AM	#23 (permalink)
Mike.357 TGO Senior Member Joined: Jun 2007 Where: Knox County, House in the Woods Age: 51 Posts: 4,121	nice piece comrade __________________ "There is no end to the observations on the difference between the measures likely to be pursued by a minister(read politician)backed by a standing army and those of a court awed by an armed people"

10-08-2009, 02:00 PM	#27 (permalink)
tnpanscraper TGO Member Joined: Dec 2008 Where: Knoxville TN Age: 36 Posts: 143	The Yugo's have no chrome in the barrel BUT it's a much heavier barrel. It's "supposed" to be better for a higher round count but I'm not 100% certain on that... __________________ Some folks are alive simply because it is illegal to kill them...

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tnpanscraper TGO Member Joined: Dec 2008 Where: Knoxville TN Age: 36 Posts: 143	If he ever lets it go...It's mine....LOL... __________________ Some folks are alive simply because it is illegal to kill them...

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10-08-2009, 08:43 AM	#26 (permalink)
collinp2 TGO Member Joined: Aug 2009 Where: Nashville Age: 30 Posts: 134	One of the distinct differences is the milled vs. stamped trigger assembly. Many of the Chinese SKS have stamped trigger groups which don't look near as good as the milled ones on the Russian models. As I understand it, the Yugo models don't have a chrome bore, so that theoretically could be a disadvantage, but probably never would be. They are all great rifles and people have very little trouble with any of them. I don't think the Russian is a "better" version necessarily, but more collectible perhaps showing a bit more character in general.

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