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Posted: 2/6/2016 9:50:11 PM EDT
Got an opportunity to get back into two SKS's. One is marked Norinco SKS - M and takes AK mags. The other is I think just a standard Norinco in a pretty crappy plastic stock and the receiver cover has been replaced with a unit that has a scope mount provision on it. It is also missing the bayonet and cleaning rod... I will be looking for a "standard" replacement and also a wood stock to put back on it. Any suggestion on where to look for those items would be appreciated. Per what I learned here both rifles have matching numbers on the receiver, bolt and the 20" rifle also has the matching number on the trigger guard. I think I got a pretty good deal - paid $350 for both rifles. Excited to get back into the 7.62x39!
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"Pretty good deal"? You stole them.
From the look of the standard SKS it'll need a "spike" bayonet. You should be able to find all the parts for around $100. I'd look for a stock and receiver cover that are not serial numbered so that its not all mismatched but that's me. |
I may have done something that folks may not approve of, but I could not stand the color of the wood on the SKS-M. I stripped it, dyed it with a mix of dark brown and red Rit dye, wet sanded it with Tru-Oil and put it back together. I wanted to get a worn finish, not 100% satisfied with the finish but it looks a ton better in my opinion. Been looking for some AK mags (ok, not very hard) and picked up two Magpul mags. They did not fit real well be they are wearing in and I think they will be fine - they lock up solid. I've got a case of ammo coming in and can't wait to rip a few off out back (just hope they work!) 
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