We've had a lot of good SKS talk in the Milsurp Collectors Forum lately. Well, I do know the answer to the question. And it is, "No, the Russians ceased SKS production shortly after AK47 production ramped up in the late 1950's."
But if they built SKS's today, it would look like this. 1957 I- Letter Series, original laminate stock, unissued. Just short of perfect.
I haven't posted a lot of new SKS purchases over the past couple of years, because truthfully, there aren't a lot of slots left to fill in the collection.
But that situation changed with the acquisition of an I-Series in an original issue laminate stock. And it's hands down the best conditioned SKS in the collection. I have to think that the following images are what the workers of the Tula Arsenal would remember when the new guns were rolling of the production line.
The original laminate stock is recognized by the rich garnet color, a much thinner wrist than the later refurbished laminate stocks, and a buttplate with the tab on top instead of flat across the back. Only the serial number is stamped on the left buttstock. It will also have all the usual inspection stamps of a non-refurb around the crossbolt, and acceptance stamp on the right rear.
Anyway, I'm going to need to remember my sunglasses to cut down the reflection glare in my vault from now on. I hope you enjoy, lots of pics, and thanks for looking.
But if they built SKS's today, it would look like this. 1957 I- Letter Series, original laminate stock, unissued. Just short of perfect.
I haven't posted a lot of new SKS purchases over the past couple of years, because truthfully, there aren't a lot of slots left to fill in the collection.
But that situation changed with the acquisition of an I-Series in an original issue laminate stock. And it's hands down the best conditioned SKS in the collection. I have to think that the following images are what the workers of the Tula Arsenal would remember when the new guns were rolling of the production line.
The original laminate stock is recognized by the rich garnet color, a much thinner wrist than the later refurbished laminate stocks, and a buttplate with the tab on top instead of flat across the back. Only the serial number is stamped on the left buttstock. It will also have all the usual inspection stamps of a non-refurb around the crossbolt, and acceptance stamp on the right rear.
Anyway, I'm going to need to remember my sunglasses to cut down the reflection glare in my vault from now on. I hope you enjoy, lots of pics, and thanks for looking.
I actually have to go back and read if you mentioned whether or not it's been fired. If not, I wouldn't fault you for queening it.