Jun 18, 2012 · The top cover is the first place a person should look at when it comes to identifying their Russian SKS, it contains vital information such as the factory that built it, the date it was produced, serial numbers and (maybe) refurbishing mark with the exception of the last production model which only has the serial numbers. -Factory symbol.

SKS Choate scope mount Hello, I have a Russian SKS model 1954, and wanted to put a 4x32 scope on it via a Choate scope mount. I live in Canada and i can't find this scope anywhere and the few US dealers who sell this do not ship to Canada.

Oct 25, 2020 · Chinese Shanghai Model 62 Pellet Rifle I've been looking for a Chinese Military TS45 pellet rifle as a companion to my SKS collection. I haven't found one yet but did find this Shanghai Model 62 in .177 cal. Cheap ar $12.50 US.

May 17, 2012 · Late model 1955 Russian SKS rifles, and those produced in 1956 had no year stamped on the recoil spring receiver cover. If it is a Russian, and the receiver cover isn't some random piece from another gun you are probably the owner of a "late 1955" or "1956" model Tula.

Sep 13, 2017 · SKS bolt disassembly help! By bigchunk1 in forum Soviet Bloc Rifles Replies: 7 Last Post: 02-27-2015 , 12: ...

Dec 18, 2016 · Some find the term "Ghost" annoying and misleading and refer to this early serial number pattern on Chinese SKS's as "serial number only" rifles. Which is boring, IMO. The "Ghost" rifle serial range runs from around 2000 -- 213,000.

Oct 16, 2006 · The guns were converted using new and old parts and were stocked in new and/or used stock wood identical to pre-war Model 1924 rifle stocks. In the cases where older stocks with VZ24 type side-swivels were used, the side-mounted hardware was removed and the holes plugged with dowels. These became known as the Model 24/47.

Dec 13, 2020 · I recently bought a Carcano rifle from Royal Tiger Imports advertised as a "Carcano Carbine Model 1891 TS 6.5X52 Second Model". The rifle is dated 1917 and made by Brescia. The rifle has both sling type configurations and the nose cap is configured to use the standard 1891 rifle bayonet instead of the side mounted type.

Nov 26, 2017 · Bayonets removed on Carcanos have nothing to do with presidential orders. It has everything to do with the people using them. Much like how many SKS have had there bayonets removed it is the same for the Carcano cavalry carbines. The model would be a M38 Cavalry Carbine made at Gardone in 1940 (*** meaning Fabbrica d'Army Gardone).

Nov 30, 2022 · Although model 1898 and model 1899 Krag receivers are identical in structure, it is not believed that Springfield Armory made rifles using "model 1899" marked receivers. (A few rifles exist with model 1899 marked receivers, but it is …