Early SKS

[SpartaTN]

I picked up an interesting SKS recently - a Triangle 26 from 1958. It hasn't been a safe queen by any stretch, but is in functional shape and has matching serials. Is there any collector's demand for the early Chinese SKS, or should I keep it to shoot? Again, for those more knowledgeable than me, the markings on the left side of the receiver are as follows - 23843XX /26\. From what I've read, that dates it just after the Sino Soviet models, and before they started mass producing crappy sheet metal.

[SpartaTN]

Further info: on the right side of the receiver, the import mark is from Labanu, Inc., so it's not a bring back from Vietnam.

[extremescene]

even if there is collector demand you can shoot these guns without degrading value so long as you don't let corrosive ammo go uncleaned. They are fun to shoot and you should definitely enjoy shooting the SKS.

[Moped]

We want pictures! Totally useless thread without pictures. We must have our Gun Porn. We are addicted.

BTW, congrats on the new acquisition!

[G27]