Those are some nice SKSs! I don't know where to begin. I agree that the SKS is a great general purpose rifle. However, to say that the majority of Chinese SKSs were sent to Viet Nam is erroneous. The Chinese made millions of SKSs, and they issued them to their army, gave them to North Korea, and later exported millions to the West. Some went to Viet Nam, and Viet Nam built some of their own. But it was the AK-47 that was the prime weapon of the enemy. Your Chinese model is in such good condition because it was built for the commercial market, like millions of others. I have a very nice Norinco model myself. Most of the Chinese "beat up" ones you're thinking of were issued to the Chinese military, and beat up through normal use: drilling, field use, and battle. Many were eventually released as military surplus, after China adopted the AK-47, and they were then imported here to the civilian market in great numbers (as were the commercial models) until the ban in 1994. Some of these can be legally obtained now from importers, since they've been held in a 3rd-party country. They are usually received thickly packed in cosmoline. Most all of these SKS carbines are good shooters, though! I would avoid the Yugos, because they don't have the chrome-lined barrel, and who really needs a grenade launcher, anyway?
My 1st and only SKS to now is a Russian Tula 1953 matching and she's a beauty but I would like to collect some from the other countries to make it complete. They can take up a lot of safe space though due to their length and prices have just gone way up again.
Chinese Type 56 bayos went from blade to spike in 1966. I’m glad you have a Romanian. I’m Romanian/American and have always wanted a Romanian above all but the best I can do is Type 56 made at factory arsenal 26 in 1966 so it has a pig sticker. I’m with you on that. It’s also my favorite surplus rifle, in semi. My absolute favorite bolt action is the Czechoslovakian VZ24 (Mauser). I’m grateful to have a fine example that happened to be a Romanian contract. Obscenity accurate to the point I’m tempted in getting a scope for it, but it would be a sin to drill and tap it.
Greetings from a rural and redneck Upstate New York Romanian with a taste for value. Triangle 26 is the best option for Chinese made under license but the overall truth to all dilemmas lies with the winning side so ima shut up.
What’s the most someone should pay in 2021 so they don’t get ripped off, for a Romanian sks in good condition and all parts match except the stock? Thanks!
@@lackytaffy3399 I know!!! Right? I wish!! I wish the prices were still that low, in like every sks review video I’m getting tired of everyone saying how cheap they used to get them for back in the day!
@@theimpaler2317So I guess now would not be a good time to tell you about the Romanian sks I picked up at a yard sale here for $60 back in the day? lol
Just picked up a Romanian sks yesterday! I’m itching to try it. Here in Massachusetts it was 680$!
These guns are so cool and one of the most satisfying
Got my Type 56 SKS in 2016 for $475 came with cleaning rod and kit all matching and in mint condition with no import marks
..." A 7.62 in a reliable platform, is nothing to sneeze at." Well said.
Those are some nice SKSs! I don't know where to begin. I agree that the SKS is a great general purpose rifle. However, to say that the majority of Chinese SKSs were sent to Viet Nam is erroneous.
The Chinese made millions of SKSs, and they issued them to their army, gave them to North Korea, and later exported millions to the West. Some went to Viet Nam, and Viet Nam built some of their own. But it was the AK-47 that was the prime weapon of the enemy.
Your Chinese model is in such good condition because it was built for the commercial market, like millions of others. I have a very nice Norinco model myself. Most of the Chinese "beat up" ones you're thinking of were issued to the Chinese military, and beat up through normal use: drilling, field use, and battle. Many were eventually released as military surplus, after China adopted the AK-47, and they were then imported here to the civilian market in great numbers (as were the commercial models) until the ban in 1994. Some of these can be legally obtained now from importers, since they've been held in a 3rd-party country. They are usually received thickly packed in cosmoline. Most all of these SKS carbines are good shooters, though! I would avoid the Yugos, because they don't have the chrome-lined barrel, and who really needs a grenade launcher, anyway?
You mention mag capacity. I went to a 30 rd mag and folding synth stock on my chinese paratroop almost 20 years ago. Still one of my favorite rifles.
Is your 30 round mag as reliable as the original 10 round? If so, what type is it?
@@ziggyz2958 it works perfectly. I don’t remember what it is though because I bought it back in 2001.
My 1st and only SKS to now is a Russian Tula 1953 matching and she's a beauty but I would like to collect some from the other countries to make it complete. They can take up a lot of safe space though due to their length and prices have just gone way up again.
My son has Chinese SKS rifle in very good condition its company code is 26 and manufacturing date is 1979.
Chinese Type 56 bayos went from blade to spike in 1966. I’m glad you have a Romanian. I’m Romanian/American and have always wanted a Romanian above all but the best I can do is Type 56 made at factory arsenal 26 in 1966 so it has a pig sticker. I’m with you on that. It’s also my favorite surplus rifle, in semi.
My absolute favorite bolt action is the Czechoslovakian VZ24 (Mauser). I’m grateful to have a fine example that happened to be a Romanian contract. Obscenity accurate to the point I’m tempted in getting a scope for it, but it would be a sin to drill and tap it.
Nyet, rifle is fine, comrade.
Edit: I have both a VZ 24 and Romanian SKS. And a Russian SKS.
@@gungaginga9587that VZ24 tho
@@gungaginga9587da da da, you are right man! New world exposes the old right wing shit which I deeply admire and appreciate!
I have this one riffle , made Russian 1953, my favorite sks is Russian I like and love that
I have a Chinese sks and me and my grandpa were the first to fire it
The Chinese version is the best, it has amazing accuracy
Greetings from a rural and redneck Upstate New York Romanian with a taste for value. Triangle 26 is the best option for Chinese made under license but the overall truth to all dilemmas lies with the winning side so ima shut up.
Got one for 550 today
What’s the most someone should pay in 2021 so they don’t get ripped off, for a Romanian sks in good condition and all parts match except the stock?
Thanks!
250$ is too much.
@@lackytaffy3399 I know!!! Right? I wish!! I wish the prices were still that low, in like every sks review video I’m getting tired of everyone saying how cheap they used to get them for back in the day!
@@theimpaler2317So I guess now would not be a good time to tell you about the Romanian sks I picked up at a yard sale here for $60 back in the day? lol
@@RythmicIntentions I knew someone had to mention it again just because of my comment!
@@theimpaler2317sorry man...door was open...lol ...seriously though, hope you find one for a decent price. They really are great shooters.
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