You can silently flip off the safety with your finger on the trigger. be complicated. If supremely lacquered and dressed to the nines, its easy to see how an SKS could proudly serve as part of any soldiers ceremonial regalia. And for good reason. Just like my blow-back Maks. Interstate Arms Corp is a distributor supplying licensed firearm dealers nationwide with firearms and related products. I just fixed it and will double-check my sources for correct spelling in the future. Though its a little heavier than modern carbines, the strap makes carrying it a breeze. Such was the case for the U.S. Air Forces B-36 Peacemaker bomber. That might expand it enough to let the sight move. if you want a cheap rifle for long range shooting the only choice is the russian nagant bolt action with long barrel. and cant wait to get it to the range. Found out some good info about CJA out of Southfield, Michigan just now that I'll soon add. Be safe, God Bless America! *Louisiana Excluded $1,699.00 And one of the first rules of gun shooting is EAR PROTECTION!!! The nice thing about the 22 concept is, youre not going to develop a flinch. 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. go a head but the first bullet has to go in one way only or you get what this rifle man got. But for some reason, buying a gun online can I basically have the same rifle. Get Guns.com offers and news!! A lot of people have tacticooled, or put Monte Carlo stocks on them, and you might find one there. Go with whatever works. . We get the FFL from your store others make you find it, copy it, and fax it. To answer the question, the absolute cheapest way to reach out 400 yards is probably a military surplus Mosin Nagant bolt action rifle. I purchased hers from a dealer friend a year or so ago but it was a good price compared to what they go for now. Ergonomics (carry) * * * * Speaking of the bolt, Im usually sad to reach the end of each magazine, but the opposite was true in this case, as any opportunity to work the SKS magnificent bolt conjures the type of pure, uncompromised, clickity-clack kinetic joy that made me love guns as a kid. Also I take TRADES of AK Ammo, Parts, Mags & other Combloc Weapons Parts, INERT RPG-7s, INERT Saggers, etc. 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. Someone, I cant remember the details is selling a spring and firing pin kit for the bolt that keeps the firing pin held to the rear. That is exactly the kind of thing we need to keep the liberal media in check. You can put one hole in a paper target at 100m with 30 rounds. 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. The return spring is very light, and if the FP channel gunks up jamming the pin so bad that itll set off those hard primers, I cant see that weak spring really doing anything about it. I have the original stock, but I wanted to see if I could modernize, or customize my rifle more than just the leaf sights. The number built was approximately 15,000,000. Other than the trigger and bolt, the SKS offers simply a magazine catch, a safety, and a take-down lever. Really need some advice. Advantages over the SKS were the selective-fire option, a rifle that Yes, he rides the bolt forward, loads cartridges in a peculiar manner, and seems generally awkward when shouldering the rifle. The SKS is still readily available in NZ, but like all things gun related, prices are higher than Statesiders may be used to. Its accuracy is not anything to write home about either. When I saw you loading the rifle, I understand why. Please dont oil it If you must a little dry lube. For this reason, it is still popular among hunters, and even is employed in many militaries today. It has a 20" barrel and blued finish. We'rebringing a level of Incidentally, though importation of these stopped years ago, the Chinese made (Polytech) AK rifles were considered amongst the best ever imported into the USA. . Author Topic: Interstate arms corp. ? Where do the 5 rd. Shopping at Guns.com gives you the backing Stock: Asian hardwood My Norinco cost $NZ495 for the 16 barrel version. The SKS is a terrific overall package and a blast to shoot; for the money, its hard to imagine anything better. The Tapco 20 round mags work flawlessly so far but the stripper clips may make it as quick or quicker to load. My method worked reliably and allayed my fear of digital duress. Dude: You really must learn to spell. IMHO the worst thing you can do to a new shooter is start them out on a big mule like the Mosin, or even a 308, or in some cases even a 223. Add to Wish List Add to Compare. Only complaint I had initially was that the butt end of the stock was too short for my taste, didnt care to have my face that close to the receiver, so I bought a synthetic Monte Carlo-style stock (guess the original would be a perfect fit for someone of a shorter stature ie a typical person of Asian descent, no offense intended). your community AND if they have it in stock, you can pick your gun up The problem would be the 10 rd. I remove the firing pin after 2 or 3,000 rounds and clean the internals anyhow. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. Banned for life!! Unless the original pin is kept hospital clean, slam fire and doubling (full auto) can occur. .try that with a 30 round steel Kalashnikov magazine! Even before you load the permanently-attached, front-hinged magazine (Stalin worried about troops losing them), the minimalism of the guns external controls are a delight. Cheap mags melt. You are able to hit the broad side of a barn from 600m. 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. Not very accurately with one hand, but that was impossible with the original stock. in civilian use especially in Canada and the US. I took it home after the butt chewing from my friend the range owner, and did a detail strip on it. No problem. Always be familiar with gun safety before using a gun. You can also carry 3 loaded 10 round clips comfortably into your front shirt pocket. .with 10 round stripper clips instead. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Gyus the SKS CAN easily be modifyed to accept the 20 round Tapco mag..which by itself in a POS IMHO. IMMEDIATELY its how business should be done. i just bought a new chinese sks( i gave my first one away years ago. The sliding pin is very tight for a good reason. This is a Chinese made Trident Arms Chinese SKS in 7.62 X 39. Comrade Sergei Simonovs Samozaryadniy Karabin Simonova, 1945, known to the world today as the SKS carbine. 7.62 X 39 SPORTER MADE IN CHINA BY NORINCO B-WEST TUSCON AZ. Hmmm, I just whacked the front sight with a pair of pliers, and good to go. But why not just buy an AK if thats important to you? Having been designed in the 19th century for Russian peasants, the ordinary Mosin stock also isnt particularly comfortable nor ergonomic. What about Anschutz, Walther, Sig-Sauer, Heckler-Koch, and Blaser? He isn't an expert or some long-time sharp shooter. At Sportsman's Warehouse, we've got you covered. The SKS is a Soviet semi-automatic carbine assault rifle chambered in 7.6239mm round, designed in 1943 by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov. I took it straight to the range to try it out. Years ago, some 2000 SKS carbines made in China to accept standard AK mags and drums were imported into the US. Go. Criticize this fear as unfounded, but Ive always worried about the possibility of a bolt slamming forward on my thumb (a la M-1 thumb). 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. Five times. I remember my sergeant yelling in my ear in basic training about that stuff. Century Arms VSKA 7.62x39mm Semi-Automatic Rifle, Blk - RI3291-N . This rifle was a less radical "just in case" for the AK-47's The rifle looked and smelled clean, the barrel was shiny inside, the gas tube was clean, the piston was clean. >>>The countries who make the best weapons in my personal opinion are: Russia, Switzerland, Israel, Italy and Czech Republic. This isn't unheard of, especially with a potentially "well worn" SKS (or M1 for that matter). The used value of an IAC shotgun has fallen ($84.63) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $748.57 . If you get the tool get the high quality one. It shoots to the right 2 inches at just a hundred feet, it looks like the front sight is sliding pin design but I cant get it to adjust. and that particular rifle will most definitely fire if the bolt slams on certain U.S. made ammuntion. I just finished cleaning an 1891/30 and refinishing its stock. Best prices for Interstate Arms shotguns, pistols and rifles at Best Guns. 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 paid $150 for it15 years ago. Back on SKS rifles, in my opinion, there are two big advantages that make them good choices for the average schmoe for hunting and defense, as sort of the 30/30 levergun of the 21st century: -The fixed 10 round magazine design, and lack of vertical pistol grip means that these guns are not legally considered assault rifles in almost every jurisdiction in the USA, including ones that restrict AR-15 and Kalashikov pattern rifles. In teaching firearms use for over thirty years I have found there are always options that can be used to accomplish a particular end. Police said the complaint led to the seizure of drugs, an SKS assault rifle and arrest of a 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman. Add to Cart. A good choice for the many shooting opportunities here, but ours are restricted to 5 round mags by regulation. With some practice, its possible to load an SKS from a stripper clip as fast as swapping out a detachable magazine. SKS 7.62X39 MADE IN CHINA ARMCO BOYL.MA Type: Stamp Location: Left Front Receiver Notes: I found some interesting information on this one: Quote from: theakforum.net Armco got nailed (arrested in 1991 and convicted in 1992) "on six counts of importing firearms by means of false statements and three counts of exporting restricted firearms to China." In many ways the SKS is a combination of the M44, SVT-40, and the AVS-36 (above) It looks in good condition with all the dressings. They are more like a old M1 sight and by increasing the sight line I found that my accuracy was remarkably improved. PolyTech bought more guns from factory 386 (in Fu-Jian Province). GI#: 102219214. between 2 rifles but utilized a reliable operating mechanism design. Coincidentally, the Baltimore Sun just listed a series of gun seizures: This morning, Baltimore police announced a series of gun arrests. 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. No big mods required to the gun and all is easily reversable. Most of these guns are left wisely unmolested. For this auction we offer a Pre-Owned Interstate Arms SKS 20" 7.62x39mm, no box (388809.6.50). 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. For more information: www.p65warnings.ca.gov. With all due respect I wont touch a Norinco with a five foot long stick. the Sino-Vietnamese War of 1979 would expose the weapon's limitations and force the Chinese army to upgrade its small arms to the Type 81 rifle, an AK-47/SKS hybrid. You insert the rounds one by one into the fixed 10-round magazine while the bolt is locked open. I did some brief research at surplusarms.com and it matches the pic of Chinese version. INTL ATL.GA. . Even though they are designed for a stripper clip. . :12.50 IN Stock:ONE PIECE WOOD Blemishes:NONE Features:MUZZLE BREAK, BAYONET, 10 SHOT MAG, SLING MOUNTS, IRON SIGHTS Please View Photos; actual item being sold is pictured. 2 things on form: This rifle, like mostly all military fixed magazine rifle (bolt or auto), are a TOP loader. the Cold War the Soviet Union shared design and production details For everything that I purchased so far, the total is $724 dollars for a great assault rifle. The Soviet equivalent? If you would like your firearm shipped in a hardcase for only $20, please purchase item number 942506382 (Plano Scope Rifle Case (10470)). The airsoft manufacturer Viva Arms showed a prototype of the upcoming (gas powered) rifle SKS at the exhibition MOA 2018 in Taiwan.Estimated release in April. My Norincos pin would frequently stick (although it never slam-fired) because it was soft. The SKS has a tilting bolt lockup. We have his & hers Norinco SKSs, both with matching numbers, and they are a blast to shoot. Kingston, NY 12401 Phone: 866.686.7424 Simple, efficient design. There is a fix though. I just think you realy need to learn some shooting fundementals before you make any more gun vids. INTERSTATE ARMS sks $699.99 Used Very Good Add to Cart NORINCO SKS $800.99 Used Very Good Add to Cart NORINCO USA SKS $649.99 Used Good Add to Cart NORINCO SKS $759.99 Used Very Good Add to. This happened the first time I took it out to shoot it. 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. I have two SKSs one Chinese and one Yugo. Both are equipped with Murrays spring loaded firing pins just as a precaution when firing domestic brass rounds with soft primers. I rests on the sear, and can back off while carrying the gun through a days hunting. Not a rotating one. BTW, "tought" is old english for taut (means tight). Its true that 10 round fixed magazines are effectively obsolete for military rifles in the 21st century, but thats just not a standard that applies to most civilian shooters, who wont be taking these guns onto the battlefield. The article lists it as a rotating bolt. The SKS, short for Self . After quickly wising up and inserting my ear plugs, I surveyed the target to find that my first five shots (fired standing, from 30 yards) were all snuggly grouped inside the 10 ring, with one shot a quarter-inch from the bulls eye. Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. Just curious, I don't know if you have additional photos or background on #. It all looked good. The SKS is a Soviet semi-automatic carbine assault rifle chambered in 7.6239mm round, designed in 1943 by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov. Manufacturer is Qiqihar Hawk Industries Co. Ltd. of Qiqihar, Heilongjiang Province, Mrs. Robertson's home state. They are a tremendous value and fun to shoot. My method worked reliably and allayed my fear of digital duress; however, an unexpected physical malady nonetheless resulted. do not have any markings, but many Russian, Chinese and Korean We sell the ATI sks strikeforce stock with Picatinny rail system and tactlite stock parts. Its often said that the enemy of the good is the great. If you have ever had a bolt slam on an SKS. I stop occasionally and unload it, then reset the safety and reload. Do you have to have a special tool to move the front sight? Enjoy this nice old weapon! Good tutorials on line. I have to disagree with that. That way, were helping small businesses in It also works on elevation changes of the front sight post itself. But it didnt work for me for windage adjustment. Amazing how many importers there are. Its a very good article. I need one so I can deer hunt with mine. part of our network, we sell THEIR guns first whenever possible. Chambered in 7.62x39mm with a standard 30-round capacity, this rifle accepts standar .Click for more info. Theres a good tool, and a cheaper knock off that doesnt work nearly as well. This rifle features a 18 inch barrel., blue/black finished metal, folding spike type bayonet, 10 rd. Add to Wish List Add to Compare . According to several references I consulted, they become ceremonial arms. For this task, I believe the Norinco SKS is extremely well-suited. No magazine .See pictures, WARNING! Guns Rifles Norinco Rifles Norinco Interstate Arms SKS | 481 | 101 | Lc | 124.9779ms. Mostly I wanted to modernize a 60 year old design for my use and I learned a lot in the process. experimental design. The first thing that needs to be done is to I still have one left. Three position collapsible buttstock, black stock with all around pinnocle mounts, a 3x9x40 11 inch eye relief scope with 1/4 MOA. out of Huntington Beach, California: GBE #5, GBE? However , there is one totally wrong item in the specifications . I love. Hope this helps future SKS owners. . I found a scoped model SKS in a gunstore for about $280. forward GRIP and two position Tactical bipod. (I do this when operating a machine gun, but not a regular rifle.) SKS Serial Catalog Auction info. The 12 month average price is $748.57 used. Where I live its legal to hunt with a rifle but you must use soft point or hollow point ammunition. Check for availability at Cheaper Than Dirt, Midway Arms, Brownells, and nearly every website that sells AK accessories. The most common modification to the SKS design (often done by manufacturers) involves altering the receiver to accept removable magazines. (985)-269-7799. At Guns.com, if an FFL is The SKS is a Soviet semi-automatic carbine chambered for the 7.6239mm round, designed in 1943 by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov. What is an IAC Shotgun Worth? I dont mean to put you down. It is a small operation and the customer service is excellent. small number produced in Romania and Poland. In 2017 I can internet order Wolf by the case delivered to my door for 22 cents a round. was lighter, had more magazine capacity, not to mention that it was out of Napa, California: NA, Navy Arms out of Ridgefield, New Jersey: POLY (PTK) #1, PTK International Inc. out of Atlanta, Georgia: POLY #2, Poly USA Inc. out of Atlanta, Georgia: POLY #3, Poly USA Inc. out of Atlanta, Georgia: POLY #4, Poly USA Inc. out of Atlanta, Georgia: SAMCO, Samco Global Arms out of Miami, Florida: TGI #1, Tennessee Gun International out of Knoxville, Tennessee: TGI #2, Tennessee Gun International out of Knoxville, Tennessee: TRIDENT, Trident Arms Corp. out of City of Commerce, California: TRIDENT, Trident Arms Corp. out of Vernon, California: VG #1, Valley Gun Distributors Inc. out of Los Angeles, California: VG #2, Valley Gun Distributors Inc. out of Los Angeles, California: Send lawyers guns and moneyuh, skip the lawyers, "The Rolling W"-A.E.F. Ive seen a guy consistently hitting liter soda bottles at 300yds with heavy barrel 22 bolt guns, and Ive got to say Im impressed. The SKS is an economical and relatively reliable 7.62 x 39 rifle. What I discovered was cosmoline in the bolt. It's Awesome Auction time again at Harvey's Pistol & Pawn in Knoxville, TN! I did a trigger job on the rusty rifle not to make the trigger lighter but because it showed negative sear engagement and was kind of rough. Im no expert marksman. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. I think all owners of this rifle should address the issue of slam fire potential, by spring loading the firing pin. 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. Excess inventory that Fed Ord. 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. True. Not all firearms are the horrible, scary, monsters-in-the-closet so many reporters like to make them out to be, in the effort to make a scarier, thus more sensational article or blog post. Hers is kept bone stock while mine is bubbad out with a Tapco Intrafuse stock, 20 round mags, UTG Quad Rail & Bushnell red dot just for the fun of it. 1973: Owner of National Ordinance dies. 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They can be had at Big 5 sports for about $130 on sale. Why do you work the bolt with your palm up? I quickly the discovered the problem and fixed it; however, my usual range routine was now compromised. Regular Price $799.99 Special Price $629.99. Soooooo. He acquired his interest in firearms from his family, with his WWII combat veteran grandfather being the most instrumental in fostering both a keen interest in, as well as a healthy respect for, guns and how they are situated in society. not that I would hunt with FMJ. I also added a cantilevered scope mount, requires drilling and tapping the reciever but is the only solid way to go, and a compact 4X scope. You need to lean forward while you shoot. Rangemasters are here to answer all your questions about our products or process. I can quickly load eight rounds with a stripper clip. Please know that some rifles 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. As I took my eye protection off and reached into my ears to remove my ear plugs I felt . OVERALL RATING * * * * Excellent bore and rifling. Again, there is room to argue whats best, but if, for example, youre interested in a match rifle for biathlon or Olympic style target shooting, most of the competitors. Thanks for catching that, Alexander! 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 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. in 1956 the Russian gave China the machinery, spare parts, and technology to build the sks. I say not sure because of how the bullet was traveling and how fast it got there. It doesnt block the trigger or the hammer. There are 100's of them out there, so this list is by no means exhaustive. In your specifications you listed the action type as Gas Operated-Rotating Bolt. 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. Firearms Rifles Semi Auto Interstate Arms Sks INTERSTATE ARMS sks INTERSTATE ARMS sks SKU 245682 usedvery good Used Price $699.99 In stock Payments from $34.94 per month. Years of firearm handling? the . You can replace a few parts from the Remington 870 with the 982 Hawk 12 gauge tactical shotgun. 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. SKS Magazines. 89th Division-WW1-1917-1918, Professional foul mouth. Login with username, password and session length. I also have a Norinco SKS Type 56. Also they wear bulky clothing a lot of the year because of their cold climate, or at least thats what Ive been told. I use any ammo I find and never had an issue with the gun. The SKS is a Russian design with original experimental production dating back to 1943. I have 2 x 100 ROUND DRUM Magazines only,complete with bullet dispensing belts in new original condition ( Type 67 Chinese GPMG) lf anyone has interest in them or can help me with a name of a collector in your region, please contact me via my email address [emailprotected], Thank you. 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. Fed Ord. The internet is a wonderful tool and a remarkable resource. LOVE this rifle. 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. In short, I modernized my SKS rifle. Any opinions on this? 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 I kept the wood furniture on one and added a 1 recoil pad to improve the Pull Length. However, four days later, the ringing persists. just on a macro, or maybe micro scale. Why? The rifles can still be had for around $150, and the surplus ammo is probably the cheapest medium power rifle ammo out there right now. . founded in LA, CA by Burton Brenner. I stand behind this 100%. SKSs are technically classified as Soviet relics under present firearms legislation. That is the assertion that it is a rotating bolt design . Keep em simple! 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