Albanian small arms (their SKS included) during the mid to late 1990's. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION. New Listing Sks Clip magazine Serial Number 271288.
Banned for life!! Also there is a slight difference in the serial stamps, Top cover number, some replacements don't have the serial stamped, Handguards are even stamped with assembly numbers, Two totally different wood types used, also note: trench art in bottom photo. Note the absence of these characters above and the presence of them below. it is easy to tell where and when the gun in question was made because of the
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is 100% accurate. Yugo SKS serial number identification Have a Yugoslavian SKS with the serial number C-317## (censored the last two digits). $50.00 S&H. SOLD. If you are looking for the very best example of a Yugo Model 59/66 SKS you can find in existence this is it! http://www.theakforum.net/forums/14-general-discussion/214273-wikileaks-akforum-edition.html, https://www.classicfirearms.com/yugo-sks-semi-auto-excellent, http://www.dansammo.com/images/inv/gunpic.asp?ITEM=F1022. this time period. It would be impossible to upgrade from this beauty. These guns were referred to as a Type 56 Carbine by
or 1980, but this has yet to be proven. Estimated production of Albanians over the years is shown
Reason I ask is I found a Yugo sks at a decent price that's been tacticooled to hell and back, with the original stock lost. You are considering a vintage Yugoslavian SKS Model 59/66 with all matching serial numbers. Feel free to reach out to us or read our affiliate disclosure and privacy policy. I asked them to donate them to me shipped at my expense, and offered to credit them with the donation and a link to their website posted along with the info. 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. the Chinese. year. designation is referred to as Model 56. were approximately 17,000 made, 11,000 of which are said to have been destroyed,
I thought I have been overlooking M59's. leaving only about 6,000 in existence at this time. But if you just want a cheap rifle that will get the job done, then the Norinco is probably your best bet. It's a sound idea in theory, but, a few things possibly could throw a kink in it: I realize this is a necrothread, but since I'm a newb, I'm enjoying reading these "new-to-me" posts. inside a circle as shown in the pictures below. Some rifles are also found with a purplish bluing tint. The stock has a dark, rich hue and is also stamped with a matching . The refurb books would still be of value to a database as well even w/o a build date. M59 Yugoslavian SKS. Bluing is excellent. I picked up one years back in NIB/unissued condition. SKS page 32 - pictures of the serial numbered guns of Factory 26 SKS'S - Revised . Unless it was a more rare bird, I may pay $20. Produced in 1969, it is in good working order and retains much of its finish. 1999
We don't know of an
JoeMomma, nice rifle! Some of the truly unissued ones not only have the matching serial # s and added electro pencil numbers but wood furniture (HGs /Stock by trigger guard) has the electro numbers written in real pencil pencil on them. I would gladly pay 25 bucks for the matching logbook for my yugo, I don't see how any collector wouldn't. . [2] The rifle has been fitted with a folding ladder sight for use in launching grenades. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. They say they are original unissued not refurbished. However, there are still a few companies that produce variations of the SKS. a 1978 vintage rifle. There have been reports that US Government led
I renamed the topic to give it better visibility. SKS page 37 - SKS Variants - NEW . Barrel Length: Approximately 22 inches. Perhaps Ben Hall.
The codes appear to be the same for production of weapons and ammo at
Cookie Notice Tula receiver cover gun manufactured? milled trigger group to mention a few. SKS page 35 - Chinese Arsenal Stamps SKS - NEW . or Best Offer +$8.85 shipping . In conclusion, while both rifles are good options, the Russian SKS is superior to the Chinese SKS in terms of quality and performance. All rights reserved. MANUFACTURED: 1960's. Import marked on the right side of the barrel. definitive pattern has been observed. would be either prior to 1967 or after 1979 with the latter being the most
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Its reliability and relatively low cost make it a popular choice for militaries and civilians alike. Come join the discussion about optics, builds, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Its well-made, reliable, and accurate. that I have seen was 24000000 (24 million) series which would be 1980. $109.00. was first made at the Jianshe
This is a 1969 vintage rifle. Notice the position of the serial
The Albanian SKS is dated using the numbers on the left side
China was a huge
the receiver cover and all the pictures I have seen have the same stamping. Even better if they had some early series numbers in that batch. The only way to avoid SKS #2, is avoid SKS #1! 4234567 + 1956 = 1960, 5234567 + 1956 = 1961 **** 6234567
1953 Izhevsk, notice the rebuild marking. be confused with the early ones. production numbers for the Albanian SKS. http://www.yugosks.net This may be
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5 11 comments Best Add a Comment jcraider12 7 mo. SKS Yugo Yugoslavia M59 Magazine Release Lever Catch New Old Stock NOS Unissued. Some rifles are also found with a purplish bluing tint. She said they should all be matching numbers also, Don't let them be neutered (GL cut off along with threads underneath) have them remove GL & put on ANY available brake for shipping. Help us gain knowledge by entering your Chinese SKS into the Survey located at the, Quote from: Worm on December 28, 2014, 02:54:42 AM, Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on December 28, 2014, 08:04:49 AM, Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on December 28, 2014, 09:10:02 AM, Quote from: armedhippie on December 28, 2014, 01:00:48 PM, Quote from: jeepguy on May 14, 2015, 03:16:10 AM. Most of the examples seen in
The rear sight is a U notched sliding sight escalator marked from 1 10 and I. ago I am conducting a survey to determine the following: All I can recall is his name was Ben - something. The barrel is 24 with the brake. Both are similar in many ways, but there are also some important differences. The Russians know how to make a quality firearm, and the SKS is no exception. The new
Chinese characters between the arsenal stamp and s/n. Love your family and keep your powder dry. Copyright 2022 Classic Firearms, LLC. A forum community dedicated to AK rifle and AK variant rifle owners and enthusiasts. out what year your SKS was made. 1956. Yugoslavian Model 59-66 SKS Rifle - 7.62x39. Good luck and happy bidding! It has no deep cuts, gouges, rust or cracks. Buy Yugo SKS: GunBroker is the largest seller of Curios & Relics Collectible Firearms All: 980291284. It is estimated that between five and six million SKS rifles were produced in Yugoslavia. Yugoslavian PAP M59: Manufactured by Zastava Arms . I'd just about bet that these books don't sell worth a damn the way things stand now, because there's little interest in a random book. The A1 variation added night sights to the rifle. completely sure it works because of the development of new manufacturing
This one is the final year production with a (C) marking. down. 10234567 + 1956 = 1966 **** 11234567
I would tend to believe these
preceding the serial number. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. some are stating that the 1 million series starts
There are light nicks and dings throughout the stock. Just sent the info on my 3 Yugo's to you. [1] However, the weapon's design had been much more heavily modified by 1966 and most subsequent examples were known as the M59/66 PAP. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. These are believed to be prototypes from when Yugoslavia first started production and have slight differences from any other SKS. I would like to see some detailed pics of the whole riflemaybe we can figure it out. Thanks fc, I really appreciate that you think enough of the project to offer your help. The older rifles have them stamped on the magazine, stock, bolt carrier, trigger, receiver cover, etc. number. The Yugo is truely the most modern and more refined of all of the SKS variants a new production rifle with most of these specs would easily be in the $1000-2000 range. Plastic or resin containers are usually reasonably priced and large enough for indeterminate tomatoes, but fabric containers, This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, Yugo M59/66 SKS serial number/features survey, The Curios and Relics Firearms Swiss Forum. The gun became popular with civilians after the Soviet Union collapsed and many military surplus rifles were sold on the open market. It is a night sight that glows when charged with a flashlight. Arsenal in 1956. I dig that leather pouch. This one was made in 1960. reasonable. [3] Due to the availability of surplus M70s and other Kalashnikov-pattern rifles during the Yugoslav Wars, the M59/66 vanished from active service in Yugoslavia's various successor states during the 1990s. We dont know the year of manufacture for M59s. The most common Yugo SKS pattern is the Zastava M59/66 PAP which was built under license from the USSR. Chinese weapons is so difficult, Did you notice NO Chinese
Note location of serial number in regards to the
There are more notable dings in the gripand on the belly of the buttstock. With so many varieties available, it can be hard to decide which one is best for your climate and taste preferences. It appears to be BA TRB G16 002375 on the receiver and SL-4-00.000 on the magazine. Make: Preduzece 44 (Production Facility 44), Yugoslavia. The SKS is no longer being manufactured in its original form. )
The following information was sent to me from Bob "Tex" Hanes, an avid SKS
While the SKS is no longer being produced in large numbers, there are still a few companies that produce variations of the gun. Russian "I" (looks like this
I have one that has the same number on the magazine bottom, trigger guard, reciever, & bolt carrier, but has a different marking on the rear housing and a different number on the stock. origin. produced the SKS, Tula which uses the arrow in the star marking along with a
Matching numbers. http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php?topic=81.0 He also has an
+ 1956 = 1967 ****12234567 + 1956 = 1968. WTB: Russian Slabside mags, Yugo 4 cell mag pouch. Thanks Phosphorus I was about to "freak out". The forearm has a small reinforcing bolt through it. The same thing was also found in
It is in immaculate condition and has no visible wear or damage. This Zastava Model 59/66 IS C&R eligible. The bottom of the magazine cover is stamped with SL-4-00.000. The bore is slightly dark but shiny with strong rifling it would shoot well. numbering scheme for the
Make sure to read extended description below for full details on condition of the rifles and accessories. A totally unissued example will have stamped matching numbers, along with electro=penciled numbers on the major parts that were kept together during initial production. Being that they are stamped with the star but
I can tell ya if some site like SKhiSm mentioned, were to become a reality, I most certainly would buy a matching log book for my Cherry's import YUGO. How many Yugoslavian SKS were made? It has two yellow dots on it. For unknown reasons the Albanians
If it were to be found. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.
Keep in mind that when you buy a Yugo SKS that is labeled as all matching, that there is always a chance that you can get electro-penciled serial numbers which normally indicate a legit refurb. 1968- 180
Finally, the stock on the Yugo is much longer than on the Norinco, which makes it more comfortable for taller shooters. Additionally these rifle look like they are brand new aside from some storage marks on the wood. The Arsenal is usually marked on the top of
1977- 220
The left side of the receiver is marked with the serial number, F-167440, as are the magazine cover, trigger guard, left side of the buttstock, back of the receiver cover, top of the bolt cover, and the left side of the bolt. The Russian SKS is a legendary rifle. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. /26\ Jianshe
the Model 59. Toggle navigation. Perhaps a websearch on that name, or join the Shelfspace list and try to contact him thru there. 1971- 860
This
an excellent thread on the Yugoslavian SKS by "withergyld"
the Letter "K" thatis the same as our letter "K" (looks like this
efforts "encouraged" the Albanian government to collect and destroy over 130,000
I think any CR will work except 59/66. procedures seem to dictate a better approximate age. The barrel measures 20 inches with a 4 grenade launcher attachment at the end. Stay tuned! They made a newer one that should not
To ensure success, select medium-sized seeds for planting. A totally unissued example will have stamped matching numbers, along with electro=penciled numbers on the major parts that were kept together during . It gives more detail and information than given here. accurate way of dating these other than using features. For an in depth look at the rare long barreled M59, click the link below, Quote from: Matchka on January 02, 2019, 12:38:34 PM, Quote from: Greasemonkey on January 02, 2019, 01:26:19 PM, Quote from: Phosphorus32 on January 03, 2019, 10:29:17 AM, Professional foul mouth. In the two pics of the buttplate and Mag those are part numbers. These are only being sold in increments of 2. 2234567 + 1956 = 1958 **** 3234567
Just be sure to buy one thats in good condition and has all the original parts intact. Moliwo komentowania yugoslavian sks serial number lookup zostaa wyczona produced the SKS, Tula which uses the arrow in the star marking along with a On a Russian SKS, the factory stamp can be located on the top of the dust cover, but Romanians instead put theirs on the left side of the receiver. Opens in a new window or tab. GM, I'd think "light" in the refurb thing leaves the building once any major, as-built, factory, serialized (including electro pencil) "out of the crate" part goes away. In 1959, Yugoslavia acquired the rights to manufacture the Soviet SKS semi-automatic carbine under license. There is also a sling swivel, positioned to the side, on the buttstock. The SKS is import marked and there is a number that has been electro-penciled inside the trigger guard, (see pics). In the spirit of the post, I should've written assembly v crate a couple of times. 1970- 2980
I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse Maybe the logbook for yours would have shown a build date. refurbished rifles had a rebuild date or nothing.. you read the other thread? all know, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH THE SKS. . from left to right 1963 manufacture, 1964 manufactures and 1965
These two numbers indicate the date of manufacture. goes and judging by the characteristics of the rifles I would estimate the early
Keep in mind that when you buy a Yugo SKS that is labeled as all matching, that there is always a chance that you can get electro-penciled serial numbers which normally indicate a legit refurb. It is believed that the M21 marked Chinese guns followed the Star 1 guns
[2], A commercial variant of the M59 and M59/66 series, available for sale to civilians in some of the post-Yugoslav republics, lacked the bayonet or the ability to fire rifle grenades.[8]. Go to SKS page 25 for more info on Safety
Not to mention they simply do not Malfunction. This new model was produced from
Here is an all matching numbers excellent condition Yugo SKS in 6.62x39 .Serial number is:K387162.These are a lot of fun to shoot and this one has an excellent bore.Shipping will be $30 . 1955 Tula, last year the cover was year marked. Thanks for colecting and sharing this great information. First, it is important to choose the right type of planter and support system for your plants. What is the prefix of your serial number? Albanian SKSs have the year of production incorporated into the serial number. Fermenting is a great way to separate viable from non-viable seeds as only the larger, viable, seeds will sink during rinsing. It has all its original sights including the grenade launcher one and its original 10-round magazine. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. [2], The M59/66 was fitted with an unusual bayonet mount which also doubled as the mount for the front sight and the folding grenade launcher sight. The only difference between these
5700 are left in the world today. SKS page 33 - more info on the 1949 vs 1953 Russian SKS - SKS page 34 - Chinese M21 - DP - DB marked SKS - NEW . We have not fired this rifle. These are night sights that glow when charged with a flashlight. Romanian SKS's are referred to as a Model 56. 1976- 160
Recommended. Notice arsenal code. Mon-Fri: 10:00am 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed. 1976- 50
Protect your purchase for life! about anything could be possible. This is
OK, so a long barrel is early non letter prefixed with approx. Thanks. Russian website on the development of the PM Makarov pistol with information
I hadn't thought of asking importers. 1979- 800
The SKS has also been used by rebel groups and insurgents around the world due to its low cost and reliability. The only way to avoid Mosin #2 is avoid Mosin #1. Reality ! I bought it back in 1998 when Numrich imported and sold weapons, which is who sold it. This SKS retains its bayonet and all parts have matching serial numbers (386048). [5][7] They frequently sprang ambushes of South African military or police columns by attempting to disable the lead vehicle with an M60, either targeting the engine block or the wheels. Panzer, look at the 6th pic down. The buttpad shows only light wear with some minor scuff wear on the heel. And either/both type of book of value to the owners of the rifles they go with. Thanks. This results in a much smoother action and greater accuracy from the Russian SKS. temporarily off line. Early sweet peppers are a great addition to any garden. By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. Oct 12, 2003 #9. This community covers topics about the various SKS rifle variants available to sports The only markings from Zastava the manufacturer are the serial number. and
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