interstate arms sks

Thanks for sharing some very insightful observations on a classic service rifle. on your local stores shelf, most retailers drop ship it from a warehouse in In teaching firearms use for over thirty years I have found there are always options that can be used to accomplish a particular end. You can silently flip off the safety with your finger on the trigger. Its often said that the enemy of the good is the great. The gun looked wonderful in the late-afternoon sunlightthe rifles full-length wooden stock and folding spike-style bayonet subtly undermining its Soviet-era utilitarian aesthetics. I only use metal mags for my SKS. By signing up you agree to Guns.com's Model: Norinco Type 56 SKS (Samozariadnyia Karabina Simonova), Action type: Gas-opearated, rotating-bolt semi-automatic, Capacity: 10 round attached magazine, hinged at the front of the magazine body Therefore, during my initial cycling of the action, the top cartridge wasnt high enough up for the bolt to collect it and place it in the chamber. The Yugo on the other hand is a Cadillac. Keep em simple! The scout mounts seam to offer a more solid platform to mount optics on the SKS. Matching gun. I just fixed it and will double-check my sources for correct spelling in the future. Me father inlaw was born in 1947 so 1947 +15 =1962. Although the parallel-to-the-barrel gas tube does resemble its far-more-famous successor, the SKS somehow looks more refined than the AK, much like an M-1 Garand looks statelier than even the sleekest M-16. It all looked good. Knowing the history of how Russia releases information, its designs may have started before then but that's purely speculation. Comrade Sergei Simonovs Samozaryadniy Karabin Simonova, 1945, known to the world today as the SKS carbine. I can quickly load eight rounds with a stripper clip. NORINCO/CHINA 7.62X39 ACT III GREENSBORO, N.C. ACT III Greensboro NC SKS 7.62X39 Made In China (By Norinco? Barrel length: 20.34 the gun is very accurate and a pleasure to shoot and it has never jammed even with 1000+ rounds through it. I would think this to be a good way to load ten rounds and NOT have one in the chamber while it rides around the back of a truck or back of a ATV. String after string, I consistently grouped my shots tight on the target while enjoying a Chinese copy that couldnt possibly be of much lower quality than the Russian original. I tried the 20 round Tapco Magazine but I actually prefer the original 10 round Box Mag loaded from the top with stripper clips. be complicated. This is a Chinese made Trident Arms Chinese SKS in 7.62 X 39. The first thing that needs to be done is to nice review i have a russian sks from 1954. the gun was customized with a polymer dragunov style stock and a 40 round clip and this damn muzzle break that will not come off any way i plan to get a wooden stock and somehow get rid of the muzzle break and purchase some 10 round detachable clips. These rifle are supposed to be loaded with stripper clip, a small metal strip holding 10 round. Where do the 5 rd. out of Virginia Beach, Virginia: C&A #3, C&A? It is ex-military. The number built was approximately 15,000,000. Finish: Blued receiver, barrel, gas tube and magazine This happened the first time I took it out to shoot it. I can rustle up at least 140 shooters that would love to have a group lesson tought by the master. For you guys who like putting people down instead of appreciating the effort and interest of others, please just start new thread. A lot of people have tacticooled, or put Monte Carlo stocks on them, and you might find one there. ive fired thousands of rounds through my beat up sks never fails , and a joy to shoot, and you dont have to worry about scuffs, dirt, mud, they seem to like it, oh and yea i load mine from the bottom too! 1973: Owner of National Ordinance dies. good article. And unlike our competitors, it extends beyond the buying process. Also, I would like to do some long range shooting, and I dont care about having an old or new gun, just something cheap and reliable that can be accurate out to about 1000 yrds, preferably with a scope. Century International Arms is an importer and manufacturer of firearms that is based in the United States. Product Information MAKE:INTERSTATE ARMS MODEL:SKS * Action:SEMI Finish:BLUED Caliber/Gauge:7.62X39 Bore:GREAT Barrel Length:22 IN * L.O.P. Cosmoline still in the bolt, and inside the rear sight block where the connecting pin for the piston lives. Shoots good without huge recoil but gets hot just like AKs. The funny thing is that the rear swivel is mounted on the side of the stock like . Tom in Texas, A front sight adjustment tool is required to move the front sight, Most are pretty cheap they can be found at cheaperthandirt.com between 5 to 20 bucks depending on quality. The SKS bolt toggles up and down from open to lock in battery as the bolt moves forward and it absolutely does not rotate . Feels good now about 4 1/2 pound pull. Some folks have taken to lumping the early model military issued SKS carbines in with the Norinco models of later (1980s to present) commercially manufactured models. I own 3 SKSs and two are modifyed for this cut off Tapco. Area Code: 866. That would fix the problem with soft primers. If you would like your firearm shipped in a hardcase for only $20, please purchase item number 942506382 (Plano Scope Rifle Case (10470)). do not have any markings, but many Russian, Chinese and Korean Happy Shooting! While the Murrays spring-loaded pin is a good upgrade, I hardly think you need to keep the pin hospital clean. Kind of hard to imagine numerous countries issuing SKS rifles to their infantry if it was so high maintenance. Description: This used Norinco/Interstate Arms SKS is a semi-automatic rifle which fires the 7.62x39 round. The SKS was adopted by the Soviet Union in 1946 and is the basis for the later AK series of weapons. This 3" chamber, 5+1 round pump action 12 gauge shotgun includes a black synthetic stock, black matte finish, cylinder bore choke, ghost ring sights, weight of 7 pounds, 18.5" barrel and overall length of 38.5". Importer and warrantor is Interstate Arms of Billerica, Massachusetts. Just pull it back and let go. You gave it a 2 out of 5 on customization. Number Produced: Millions from various manufacturers . The SKS is a Russian design with original experimental production dating back to 1943. i own 3 of these sks rifles, and a couple high dollar rifles as well , when i go hunting i always grab the sks, very simple, very reliable, and quite accurate, what else is there? customers to the absolute best of our abilities. Why? >>>The countries who make the best weapons in my personal opinion are: Russia, Switzerland, Israel, Italy and Czech Republic. You insert the rounds one by one into the fixed 10-round magazine while the bolt is locked open. This is not John Waynes revolver it is a modern work of art! and cant wait to get it to the range. Facotry 66's export AKs had much rougher finish than . I have always preferred the SKS to the AK, the barrel and sight plane are around four inches longer on the standard model and this leads to higher muzzle velocity and a better sight picture. Tom, stuck in Texas. Any opinions on this? Why? Thankfully, my shameful breach of a most basic firearms safety rule did not result in any permanent hearing loss (24 hours later, things were back to normal). This address will not be sold or used for promotional purposes. During my time with the Norinco SKS, it never misfired or suffered any failures to feed or extract (even with some older Wolf ammo that was lying around). 89th Division-WW1-1917-1918, Professional foul mouth. What is an IAC Shotgun Worth? how many languages does edward snowden speak. Cheap to purchase, an affordable change over to newer age likes and feels. A noise complaint in the 200 block of East Read St., at Guilford Avenue, in Mount Vernon. Without thinking about what I usually do immediately after chambering the first round prior to aiming and firing, I raised the rifle, lined up the sights, and squeezed its trigger. Every cowboy needs a revolver. I made it shorter than an AK or AR-15, but because of the much longer barrel length, it retains greater accuracy. Thanks for catching that, Alexander! Trident Arms Chinese SKS 7.62 X 39 2 30 round mags . I also have a Norinco SKS Type 56. I do have the original furniture so it can be returned to stock set up at will. This includes 1 10-round magazine and spike bayonet. I definitely felt I might be able to attempt further. Really need some advice. INTERSTATE ARMS sks SKU 222261 usedfair Used Price $599.99 Out of stock The Guns.com Promise Guns.com pledges to make gun buying easy, to support local gun stores, and to serve our customers. Any suggestions? Be safe, God Bless America! I recently bought an SKS (a 64 Norinco with tentspike bayonette which Ive removed) and absolutely agree with your review, which I thought was balanced and accurate just like this crackerjack rifle! Glad it was pointed in a safe direction. Finally 'finished' with this list. But,I want to warn everyone about the safety. I got a bunch of stripper clips to align the rounds and provide an extra protection from the bolt. So thats another desirable upgrade to get a working long range gun. Just as the still-active-today B-52 replaced the B-36 a few short years after its debut, the Soviet Army was busy adopting the SKS replacement just as Simonovs excellent carbine was reaching full production in 1949. On other side of barrel is stamped I A C BILLERCA MA All numbers match except for the fixed magazine. of a company that is committed to your satisfaction. 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I say not sure because of how the bullet was traveling and how fast it got there. There have been many accidental discharges, and several shootings as a result. I went to bed that night absent at least half the hearing in my right ear, along with a soft-but distinct high-pitched ringing. I have two SKSs one Chinese and one Yugo. Comes with folding spike bayonet. By using that and Mickey Mousing with a 1/2 socket and a cut-off piece a bolt I finally got it to move. I remove the firing pin after 2 or 3,000 rounds and clean the internals anyhow. Not bad even if I do say so myself! Be careful, though. There is a tool that looks like a c-clamp that fits over the front sight, with a screw that moves the sight pin when you torque it down. Found some good info on Valley gun that ties it directly to Interstate Arms Corp out of Billerica, MA. Here is the compilation of all the import stamps I can find on the Chinese type 56 SKS. Hmmm, I just whacked the front sight with a pair of pliers, and good to go. Brad Kozaks piece about the importance of hearing protection, Editorial: The Speech Sarah Palin Should Give to the NRA, Gun Review: Smith & Wesson Model 317 Kit Gun .22LR Revolver, Oh, The Humanity: Latest Polling Shows a Majority of Americans Now Oppose an Assault Weapons Ban, Smith & Wesson Announces the New M&P FPC Pistol Caliber Carbine, http://www.thesksmagadapter.com/index.html. ), MADE IN CHINA MFG BY NORINCO B-WEST LA CA 7.62x39 SPORTER. I suggest that you grow up a little bit. Norinco SKS 7.62x39mm Police Trade-In Rifle Paratrooper Model (Magazine Not Included) - $699.99 (Free S/H on Firearms) $699.99 1 0 UPC: MPN: 9209160 Sportsmans Outdoor SS 6 days ago Out of stock Russia SKS 7.62x39mm Police Trade-In Rifle w/Bayonet and Soviet Tula Stamp - $899.99 (Free S/H on Firearms) $899.99 0 UPC: MPN: RH226736 only downfall is its tough to find a sturdy optics mount as both the gas tube with rail and railed reciever cover both slightly move when the gun is fired. I would like to receive news and updates from Guns International. Thirty rounds. It looks in good condition with all the dressings. Although not shown rifle will come with cleaning rod, cleaning kit, and rear sling attachment. Add to Cart. In short, I modernized my SKS rifle. Call us with any questions you may have! In situations where continuous improvement is a do-or-die way of life for example, a Cold War military-industrial complex the life of a merely-satisfactory design is nasty, brutish and short. Banned for life!! . models do. The SKS was to designed and even is employed in many militaries today. This means that in most places where you cant legally buy or own the better guns, you can still buy and own SKS rifles, sometimes even with the folding bayonet in place! i had the bolt of my sks slam on my thumb it took skin off my thumb loading from the bottom is not a bad idea. For what this gun costs, its simply a dream to fire. (loaded) It also works on elevation changes of the front sight post itself. I enjoyed your review and have watched the video numerous times. I recently spent some quality time with a 25-year-old Norinco-built Chinese Type 56 SKS. Three loaded 10-round stripper clips can fit easily into a side pouch on the rifle stock, sort of a modern nod to the old M1 carbine ammo carrier. Id say the best production revolvers in the world come from the United States of America. I have 2 Norincos both with all matching numbers. It brings worlds together, and connects people who would otherwise never know each other. The Chinese have put out millions of these guns over the years, theyve been battle tested (eg in Vietnam, where they were used with success against US troops) and empirically, they work just as well as any of the other Communist-bloc made versions. No big mods required to the gun and all is easily reversable. INC, FEDERAL ORDINANCE, INC. out of South El Monte, California: November 16, 1966: Federal Ordinance (Fed Ord.) Also, check ebay. I rests on the sear, and can back off while carrying the gun through a days hunting. There are 100's of them out there, so this list is by no means exhaustive. But dont get the idea that function follows form with the SKS; nothing could be further from the truth. I dont know why but I realy doubt that, I'll let the TTAG readers judge the whole of my work and decide for themselves whether or not I'm credible, both in the area of firearms, as well in the area of "wrighting." I agree with all the positive comments. Good tutorials on line. Its just something I learned about and wish to pass on so it maybe doesnt happen to one of you. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. I appreciate the use of ones head to figure out a way to alleviate problems such as can be had when a bolt slams on a digit. any SKS, AK47, UZI, AR-15, Steyr AUG, FN-FAL, and FN-FNC rifle; Excellent bore and rifling. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. The quality of the early Soviet carbines This rifle features a black finish and arrives with one magazine.Our Marriage-Saver (TM) layaway is available to everyone and offers you 10 payments with only 10% down ($25 minimum) and additional payments of at least 10 . Probably legal. April 20, 1992: Bricklee Trading Company (BTC) is founded by Richard Siegel (Brenner's son-in-law) initially operating out of the Fed Ord warehouse. Stock: Asian hardwood If you are really the notorious shooter that you think you are, I amiably invite you to my local range in the Phoenix area. The SKS was first produced in the Soviet Union but was later widely exported and manufactured . Have had some intermittent slam-fires, going to send the bolt away to get Murray-ized soon, before I get into trouble at the shooting range lol. Although he is a proud gun owner and a practitioner of legal concealed carry, he doesnt consider himself a gun person per se; with a greater interest involves how people relate to guns especially people who see guns as foreign, often scary/over-politicized icons of danger. Also I take TRADES of AK Ammo, Parts, Mags & other Combloc Weapons Parts, INERT RPG-7s, INERT Saggers, etc. I kept the wood furniture on one and added a 1 recoil pad to improve the Pull Length. For the second rifle I found an aftermarket stock and a gas tube mounted rail to which I mounted a Bushnell Micro Red Dot. The SKS rifle fires 7.62x39 ammunition from a 10 round box magazine but detachable high cap mags are inexpensive and very easy to obtain. i think it has to start out on the left side. Add to Wish List Add to Compare . Payment Methods: Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, Ships Using: Norinco Very Early Interstate Arms Imported Chinese Sks Rifle 7.62x39 - 17044313 Over 1500 rds, and not one FTF. Just like my blow-back Maks. Please know that some rifles Gun Guru, its a good idea to read the ENTIRE article before commenting. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. SOLD Manufacturer: INTERSTATE ARMS Model: sks Caliber Info: 7.62 X 39 MM Condition: Used - Non-Certified Barrels: 20 BARREL Finish: WOOD AND BLACK See all listings by Guns Dot Com Print this listing Interstate Arms Model SKS 7.62x39 Semi Auto Rifle 11571337. This isn't unheard of, especially with a potentially "well worn" SKS (or M1 for that matter). http://www.thesksmagadapter.com/index.html Great find on the Chinese Military-Industrial Complex chart GM! We'rebringing a level of County of Origin: Originally manufactured by the Soviet Union, China, Yugoslavia, Albania, North Korea, Vietnam, and East Germany with a small number produced in Romania and Poland. It is a gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle and might be referred to as a miniature version of the 14.5mm PTRS semi-automatic antitank rifle used during World War 2. And one of the first rules of gun shooting is EAR PROTECTION!!! Also CHEAP to shoot. Many online gun sales actually take away from your local I still kinda like my tree rat version though, http://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/36/154/563023/, http://sks-files.com/index.php?topic=2113.msg24459#msg24459, http://www.iaaforum.org/forum3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=18022, Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on January 24, 2016, 12:38:02 AM, Quote from: Power Surge on January 24, 2016, 12:31:48 AM, Quote from: running-man on January 24, 2016, 10:45:16 AM, Quote from: running-man on February 29, 2016, 02:34:53 PM. It was extremely accurate the entire time and its modest recoil made it an unmitigated pleasure to shoot. I'll get a commercial thread going as soon as I finish fleshing this one out with the info I have. If you hear the firing pin moving clattering back and forth youre good. I can fire with one hand. factory triangle 26 was the only factory to make the sks rifle with russian parts (some receivers were already serial numbered but no other proofs. The fact that the SKS is a well-balanced weapon aids in carrying as much as it does in shooting. It is not "Samoryadnyi", it is "Samozaryadniy" (selfloading). I havent found anyway to convert the magazine. Login with username, password and session length. FOXTROT #1, Foxtrot Lima out of Auburn, New York: FOXTROT #2, Foxtrot (Lima) out of Skaneateles, New York: GBE #1, GBE? DUDE . any cyrillic letters followed by a 4 or less numbers : this may be a what we refer to as sino soviet. Im just about done customizing mine, and you have to look twice to make sure you didnt see a full battle rattle ready m4-a1. Also they wear bulky clothing a lot of the year because of their cold climate, or at least thats what Ive been told. theyre a great rifle! Or have experienced a round go off on one of those SKS carbine rifles when the bolt slams due to a slightly protruding firing pin you would understand the bottom loading with the bolt closed. After that, PolyTech ceased its US business that was FBI's original intention. And our Then the way you loaded the mag. 1967: Fed Ord. Unless the original pin is kept hospital clean, slam fire and doubling (full auto) can occur. It is in very good condition and comes with 2 30 round magazines. Hi Tom, I owned a Yugo for many years and had a few issues with the sights myself. Its accuracy is not anything to write home about either. I use open sights at the range and can keep up with the high end Sakos, and Weatherbys with scopes! You can replace a few parts from the Remington 870 with the 982 Hawk 12 gauge tactical shotgun. if you want a cheap rifle for long range shooting the only choice is the russian nagant bolt action with long barrel. The SKS is still readily available in NZ, but like all things gun related, prices are higher than Statesiders may be used to. A sensibly designed semi auto. Cant wait for that one. That it looks good doing what it does is a genuine bonus. with its allies. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. and that particular rifle will most definitely fire if the bolt slams on certain U.S. made ammuntion. out of Huntington Beach?, California: GBE #3, GBE? Overall length: 40.16 generous return policy, and handle everything you dont have to go back to Contact Us. PSAK-47 GF5 Triangle Side Folding Rifle, Redwood . i just bought a new chinese sks( i gave my first one away years ago. The VERY best revolvers are probably Korth, but as largely hand-fitted $3000 low manufacture number guns, its arguable whether or not these are really production guns. I basically have the same rifle. In many ways the SKS is a combination of the M44, SVT-40, and the AVS-36 (above) It will be my SHTF rifle. Looks like I'll take my $1,000,000 now! BTW, "tought" is old english for taut (means tight). buymilsurp.com had a lot of parts for SKSs, at one time. another state. I believe if you use the stripper clip to load your fingers are safe, but i understand the wrighters worries.

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