Another Chinese SKS ?

**BlackgunCO** · December 11, 2012, 20:23

Got an earlier /_\ with 26 inside with 11xxxxxx serial. Indicates it was made in 1967. Serial has the leter "K" stamped after it. Any idea what this means? Also curious about value? The stock is in great condition. Numbers match on everything and factory stamped except an electro penciled # on the gas tube. Bluing is probably at 95% with no rust or pitting. Bore looks exc. Imported by poly usa atl, ga.

randy762ak · December 12, 2012, 21:01

Screwed barrel? or pressed and pinned ?
Milled or stamped trigger group?

Photos ---

**BlackgunCO** · December 12, 2012, 22:33

Barrel is threaded with the short lug. Trigger is stamped, I think. The housing looks milled. Weird thing is the rear sling mount is on the bottom of the stock and not the side. The stock has matching # too.

**harleyrider** · December 12, 2012, 22:39

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Originally Posted by BlackgunCO

Got an earlier /_\ with 26 inside with 11xxxxxx serial. Indicates it was made in 1967. Serial has the leter "K" stamped after it. Any idea what this means? Also curious about value? The stock is in great condition. Numbers match on everything and factory stamped except an electro penciled # on the gas tube. Bluing is probably at 95% with no rust or pitting. Bore looks exc. Imported by poly usa atl, ga.

Chinese all the way. Triangle 26 means it was made at the Jianshe Arsenal, and as you already surmised, it was made in 1967. Letter K probably added by importer.

Value -- probably anywhere from $240-$350 depending on your location, whether completely matching, and if it has all the peripherals (bayonet, sling, cleaning kit, cleaning rod, etc). Even a serial numbered box might add a few bucks. Of course, this assumes stamped matching serials on receiver, trigger group, bolt, bolt carrier, receiver cover, fixed 10-round magazine, and stock. Also usually will have electropenciled matching serial on gas tube, gas piston, bolt extractor, and underside of rear sight leaf.

Value may be slightly temporarily affected by the recent release of early Chinese SKS's by all the major wholesalers -- first time for a Chinese SKS variant to be offered with C&R status.

Post up some picts!

HR

**BlackgunCO** · December 13, 2012, 10:33

Here are some pics. It has electro penciled # on the gas tube that does't match. All the factory stamped parts match. It had a short spike bayo. Have a 60's vintage standard length on the way. Everything else is there. Cleaning rod, sling, and cleaning kit in butt stock.

December 11, 2012, 20:23	#1
BlackgunCO Veteran Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 64915 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western Slope, CO Posts: 1,543	Another Chinese SKS ? Got an earlier /_\ with 26 inside with 11xxxxxx serial. Indicates it was made in 1967. Serial has the leter "K" stamped after it. Any idea what this means? Also curious about value? The stock is in great condition. Numbers match on everything and factory stamped except an electro penciled # on the gas tube. Bluing is probably at 95% with no rust or pitting. Bore looks exc. Imported by poly usa atl, ga.

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December 12, 2012, 21:01	#2
randy762ak Registered FALaholic #: 25888 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: From the commie state of stinking NY Posts: 1,486	Screwed barrel? or pressed and pinned ? Milled or stamped trigger group? Photos ---

December 12, 2012, 22:33	#3
BlackgunCO Veteran Member Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 64915 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Western Slope, CO Posts: 1,543	Barrel is threaded with the short lug. Trigger is stamped, I think. The housing looks milled. Weird thing is the rear sling mount is on the bottom of the stock and not the side. The stock has matching # too.