I gotta say the wood looks really beautiful. I have 2 Chinese SKS rifles made in 1978. They are brand new, unissued, and I love them to death. HOWEVER!!! those Chinese ones have...very soft wood stocks made of Catalpa or Chu wood... I've only been to the range 6 times and now they've got small dents here and there. I've now decided to get a Russian one before they disappear...
I had a Norinco imported Chinese SKS. Back then they were considered cheap (and cost-wise, they were) and less desirable than Russian and Com-Block SKS rifles. People think differently about them now days, and actually consider them collectable. I thought they were reliable, good shooters too. I traded my Chinese SKS in for almost next to nothing (regretting that now) when I acquired two Soviet SKS rifles. One had the regular solid SKS birch stock and the other (the one in the video) had the laminated stock. I made the mistake of selling the solid stocked SKS. The birch wood stocked Russian SKS rifle was like those that came out of the factory during most of Soviet production; but I liked the laminated stock. The Soviet gunmakers were masters at laminating wood and the laminated stocks are probably more durable than the solid wood ones. Thanks for watching and commenting!
If you can find an un-refurbished SKS, Soviet or Com-block, it may have more value depending upon condition. I kind of think these refurbished SKS have rifles have a place in a collection, the refurbishment was part of their history.
guess i am lucky to own an original Tula 1954r, at least i don’t believe it to be a refurb. the bolt and bolt carrier are not black, and there are no markings on the stock that would indicate a refurbish job. all numbers match as well. is a rifle like this hard to come by?
Read the article below for some general background on SKS imports. SKS rifles have been imported from various nations over the years. At one time imports were very abundant. Not so now. SKS rifles from the former Soviet Union and Soviet-bloc countries seem to be favored by collectors, but the Chinese imports have risen in value and appreciation by the collecting and shooting public. I sold some of my Soviet and Chinese SKS rifles, bought back in the 1990s when they were relatively cheap to buy. Wish I had kept them. The one in the video is the only one i have left. Thanks for watching! gundigest.com/military-firearms/sks-collecting-and-identification-a-buyers-guide
Nice rifle. Great video 👍👍
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I gotta say the wood looks really beautiful. I have 2 Chinese SKS rifles made in 1978. They are brand new, unissued, and I love them to death. HOWEVER!!! those Chinese ones have...very soft wood stocks made of Catalpa or Chu wood... I've only been to the range 6 times and now they've got small dents here and there. I've now decided to get a Russian one before they disappear...
I had a Norinco imported Chinese SKS. Back then they were considered cheap (and cost-wise, they were) and less desirable than Russian and Com-Block SKS rifles. People think differently about them now days, and actually consider them collectable. I thought they were reliable, good shooters too. I traded my Chinese SKS in for almost next to nothing (regretting that now) when I acquired two Soviet SKS rifles. One had the regular solid SKS birch stock and the other (the one in the video) had the laminated stock. I made the mistake of selling the solid stocked SKS. The birch wood stocked Russian SKS rifle was like those that came out of the factory during most of Soviet production; but I liked the laminated stock. The Soviet gunmakers were masters at laminating wood and the laminated stocks are probably more durable than the solid wood ones. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Very nice video. I am about to buy one. Should i avoid the refurbished ones if i have the option to buy originals?
If you can find an un-refurbished SKS, Soviet or Com-block, it may have more value depending upon condition. I kind of think these refurbished SKS have rifles have a place in a collection, the refurbishment was part of their history.
@@thegunbarracks6064 bought myself a mint condition French tickler, 1979 model.
guess i am lucky to own an original Tula 1954r, at least i don’t believe it to be a refurb. the bolt and bolt carrier are not black, and there are no markings on the stock that would indicate a refurbish job. all numbers match as well. is a rifle like this hard to come by?
Read the article below for some general background on SKS imports. SKS rifles have been imported from various nations over the years. At one time imports were very abundant. Not so now. SKS rifles from the former Soviet Union and Soviet-bloc countries seem to be favored by collectors, but the Chinese imports have risen in value and appreciation by the collecting and shooting public. I sold some of my Soviet and Chinese SKS rifles, bought back in the 1990s when they were relatively cheap to buy. Wish I had kept them. The one in the video is the only one i have left. Thanks for watching!
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