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I finally got a Russian! (lots o pics)
10/22/2010 4:58:15 PM
Back when I turned 18 I bought my first rifle. It was a toss up between a Chinese SKS for $80 or a Russian SKS for $125. Being a poor college student, money made me choose the Chinese. Of course there's nothing wrong with the Chinese, but hindsight being 20/20 the Russian would have been the better buy, not to mention a short while later passing up crates of SVT40s my local gunshop had for $200 each. Ugh. Anyways, I finally got around to getting a Russian, and although it was no steal ($435) I'm happy with it, especially since it's all matching. Since you all like pictures, here's plenty. Enjoy. 
10/22/2010 8:04:16 PM
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10/22/2010 8:20:41 PM
Nice–– thanks for posting pics!
10/22/2010 8:52:28 PM
I love laminate stocks.
AV1611 out......
AV1611 out......
10/22/2010 9:05:30 PM
Not a bad price for a nice rifle like that. Enjoy it.
10/22/2010 9:25:29 PM
Thanks for the comments guys. I also picked up an NHM90 in 5.56 earlier this week. That rifle is in the ak discussion sub-forum in case you all want to take a look. 
Have a great weekend everyone.
I also picked up an NHM90 in 5.56 earlier this week. That rifle is in the ak discussion sub-forum in case you all want to take a look. Have a great weekend everyone.10/22/2010 9:40:02 PM
Congrats on a NICE '50 refurb Russian. Some features that are different from the later models:
Spring loaded firing pin in an early style bolt.
Straight eared bayonet lug and collar.
Early 45 deg gas block
Non-chrome lined bore
Spring loaded firing pin in an early style bolt.
Straight eared bayonet lug and collar.
Early 45 deg gas block
Non-chrome lined bore
10/23/2010 8:34:55 PM
Thanks for the info martin. I did notice the spring loaded firing pin and the bore, but overlooked the bayo and gas block.
