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INTERSTATE ARMS sks SKU 222261 usedfair Used Price $599.99 Out of stock The Guns.com Promise Guns.com pledges to make gun buying easy, to support local gun stores, and to serve our customers. Hers is kept bone stock while mine is bubbad out with a Tapco Intrafuse stock, 20 round mags, UTG Quad Rail & Bushnell red dot just for the fun of it. Its heavier because of all the add-ons, grenade launcher, night-sights, etc. I took it straight to the range to try it out. Way easier than fooling around upside down trying to load it. Weight: 8.8 lbs. In contrast, for example, many of the used military surplus Yugoslavian SKS rifles are unreliable due to corroded gas systems from use with corrosive ammo during the Balkans wars. August 27, 1998: BTC, Brenner and Siegel are sued for breach of contract. .Id pick one of those over any of the current Romanian re-build Century Arms junkers any day. PolyTech and Norinco buy guns from factories controlled by government. ProMag SKS 7.62x39mm Russian 30-Round Polymer Magazine (194) $19.99. Super clean and a great addition to anyone's collection. Also, I would like to do some long range shooting, and I dont care about having an old or new gun, just something cheap and reliable that can be accurate out to about 1000 yrds, preferably with a scope. Survivor's SKS Boards CLASSIC, UNMODIFIED SKS RIFLES Chinese Interstate arms corp. ? Buy a INTERSTATE ARMS CORP 97 TRENCH INTERSTATE ARMS MODEL 97 TRENCH GUN 12GA WITH A 20 CYL BORE.APPEARS UNFIRED WITH BOOK.MFG IN CHINA. After quickly wising up and inserting my ear plugs, I surveyed the target to find that my first five shots (fired standing, from 30 yards) were all snuggly grouped inside the 10 ring, with one shot a quarter-inch from the bulls eye. I have found only one major flaw in your review, good sir. Just curious, I don't know if you have additional photos or background on #. Also the thing you were doing with your finger while shooting was pretty funny to. I dont see any reason to worry about losing a thumb; the hold-open on these puppies is pretty solid in my experience and Im sure if mutilated thumbs were a big issue with any makes of the SKS wed have heard about it by now. This address will not be sold or used for promotional purposes. Why? We have his & hers Norinco SKSs, both with matching numbers, and they are a blast to shoot. Im no expert marksman. I own several high end long guns, but the sks is by far the most fun to shoot. These are C & R Eligible When we first started in business in the late 80's we sold thousands of Chinese SKS rifles and as such, I have a soft spot for them. While the Murrays spring-loaded pin is a good upgrade, I hardly think you need to keep the pin hospital clean. Kind of hard to imagine numerous countries issuing SKS rifles to their infantry if it was so high maintenance. Always be familiar with gun safety before using a gun. YOUR WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTOR. I stand behind this 100%. on your local stores shelf, most retailers drop ship it from a warehouse in It is simply a rifle. I know that this is a really old thread, so Im sorry if I bumped a dead topic, Just wanted to share my 2 cents. However, four days later, the ringing persists. another state. Mine have never been stuck. Having been designed in the 19th century for Russian peasants, the ordinary Mosin stock also isnt particularly comfortable nor ergonomic. Login with username, password and session length. Sort By: Best Sellers Filter. Style * * * * * Good luck! 19 or M2). /. In situations where continuous improvement is a do-or-die way of life for example, a Cold War military-industrial complex the life of a merely-satisfactory design is nasty, brutish and short. The initial cost of the Mosin is really low however, and regular surplus ammo is still a bargain. Both are equipped with Murrays spring loaded firing pins just as a precaution when firing domestic brass rounds with soft primers. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. I just think you realy need to learn some shooting fundementals before you make any more gun vids. However, not all parts will work with the 982 Hawk 12 gauge tactical shotgun. This is a Chinese made Trident Arms Chinese SKS in 7.62 X 39. Me father inlaw was born in 1947 so 1947 +15 =1962. But for some reason, buying a gun online can Based on the owners experience (as well as my own), its never once failed to fire, even when crap ammo has been fed through it. Id say the best production revolvers in the world come from the United States of America. Interstate Arms Corp is a distributor supplying licensed firearm dealers nationwide with firearms and related products. The SKS was adopted by the Soviet Union in 1946 and is the basis for the later AK series of weapons. The only way to avoid Mosin #2 is avoid Mosin #1! When I saw you loading the rifle, I understand why. just on a macro, or maybe micro scale. Happy Shooting! GA, SKS 7.62X39 MADE IN CHINA BY NORINCO POLY USA ATL GA, SKS 7.62X39 NORINCO, CHINA TRIDENT ARMS CO. VERNON CA. SKS 7.62X39 MADE IN CHINA ARMCO BOYL.MA Type: Stamp Location: Left Front Receiver Notes: I found some interesting information on this one: Quote from: theakforum.net Armco got nailed (arrested in 1991 and convicted in 1992) "on six counts of importing firearms by means of false statements and three counts of exporting restricted firearms to China." any SKS, AK47, UZI, AR-15, Steyr AUG, FN-FAL, and FN-FNC rifle; Originally manufactured by the Soviet Union, organized, dont tell you a lot about what youre buying, and leave you on your if you want a cheap rifle for long range shooting the only choice is the russian nagant bolt action with long barrel. I appreciate the use of ones head to figure out a way to alleviate problems such as can be had when a bolt slams on a digit. (Incidentally, my wife was with me and she enjoyed firing the SKS, too. Don knows that, and so do we. Interstate Arms SKS 7.62 x39 with Spear H&R Break Open .243 Ruger .22 Charger LR SKS 7.62 Mossberg 12 Gauge Pump (Brand New) Heritage Rough Rider .22 Revolver Mossberg 185k-A 20 Gauge Mossberg 12 Gauge 6008 Pump Connecticut Valley Arms .50 Muzzleloader Ranger 101.3 Shotgun Single Shot 30-06 Military Style Bolt Action Winchester 300 12 Gauge Pump I agree with all the positive comments. Not all firearms are the horrible, scary, monsters-in-the-closet so many reporters like to make them out to be, in the effort to make a scarier, thus more sensational article or blog post. rifles being manufactured by the Soviet Union, China, Yugoslavia, Darn near 100 stamps from just what little ole me has collected since 2014 or so. There is a fix though. INTL ATL.GA. If you hear the firing pin moving clattering back and forth youre good. Five times. And for good reason. Current Value: $150 $450 depending on manufacturer/condition. The SKS is a terrific overall package and a blast to shoot; for the money, its hard to imagine anything better. if you ever had the bolt slam shut on your thumb when its 10 below zero, you wont be laughing, Just a coupla questions. When I say slam fire I mean it emptied the magazine in what felt like 1/2 second. Also I take TRADES of AK Ammo, Parts, Mags & other Combloc Weapons Parts, INERT RPG-7s, INERT Saggers, etc. That might expand it enough to let the sight move. At Guns.com, if an FFL is I found a scoped model SKS in a gunstore for about $280. If youre unlucky enough to be located in a jurisdiction that limits detachable magazine capacity to 10 rounds anyway, Id say youd do just as well. Numrich Gun Parts Corporation 226 Williams Ln. http://www.thesksmagadapter.com/index.html Smith & Wesson Model 586: Reviewing A .357 Revolver With Class. INTERSTATE ARMS RifleThe INTERSTATE ARMS SKS Rifle is a reliable and powerful semi-automatic rifle. Spend your time enjoying the gun you want, not getting frustrated with a complex website that makes gun buying hard. Product Information MAKE:INTERSTATE ARMS MODEL:SKS * Action:SEMI Finish:BLUED Caliber/Gauge:7.62X39 Bore:GREAT Barrel Length:22 IN * L.O.P. It has commercial models stuff in there like the Labanau Sporters and Clayco M8s. This shared information resulted in SKS My old eyes dont get along with open sights but an aftermarket rear aperture and skinny post and ball front help a lot. The SKS remains popular and is Also stripped and oiled a new stock for the coming SKS. Comes with folding spike bayonet. Therefore, during my initial cycling of the action, the top cartridge wasnt high enough up for the bolt to collect it and place it in the chamber. i had the bolt of my sks slam on my thumb it took skin off my thumb loading from the bottom is not a bad idea. Because if i have no cleaning supplies in a SHTF scenario my AR becomes a club without proper cleaning and maintenance. of the bolt to unlock it. I think all owners of this rifle should address the issue of slam fire potential, by spring loading the firing pin. also used by several African, Asian, and Middle Eastern armies, as My method worked reliably and allayed my fear of digital duress. dang!) If any of the photos in this post are yours and you explicitly do not want them shown, please contact me. buymilsurp.com had a lot of parts for SKSs, at one time. Epic 22 Pocket Pistol: The Beretta 71 Jaguar. I took it home after the butt chewing from my friend the range owner, and did a detail strip on it. . As modern carbines go, its a little heavy. I made it shorter than an AK or AR-15, but because of the much longer barrel length, it retains greater accuracy. Fed Ord. The funny thing is that the rear swivel is mounted on the side of the stock like . Where I live its legal to hunt with a rifle but you must use soft point or hollow point ammunition. Anyway, thanks again for the article. All of their buttstocks seem short to me, 6 4. Apparently you missed this paragraph: Loading the SKS is a straightforward affair. I liked this review. Why do you work the bolt with your palm up? . Don has also already mentioned that he loaded the SKS from the bottom because he didn't want to slam the bolt down on his finger accidentally. Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. was lighter, had more magazine capacity, not to mention that it was Love it!! At least he did it with an underhanded grip. I use open sights at the range and can keep up with the high end Sakos, and Weatherbys with scopes! lol. Firearms, Ammunition, & Accessories. I need one so I can deer hunt with mine. and with several variations. 2002: Brenner suffers a stroke and declares bankruptcy. Well, most shotguns are loaded upside down. Also, check ebay. K-Mart Classics: Remingtons Nylon Rimfires Engineered To Last. Get Guns.com offers and news!! I went to bed that night absent at least half the hearing in my right ear, along with a soft-but distinct high-pitched ringing. The rifle looked and smelled clean, the barrel was shiny inside, the gas tube was clean, the piston was clean. The internet is a wonderful tool and a remarkable resource. Correct me if Im wrong, but you usually use the palm-up technique when you need lots of leverage (Mk. No biggie. I still kinda like my tree rat version though, http://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/36/154/563023/, http://sks-files.com/index.php?topic=2113.msg24459#msg24459, http://www.iaaforum.org/forum3/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=18022, Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on January 24, 2016, 12:38:02 AM, Quote from: Power Surge on January 24, 2016, 12:31:48 AM, Quote from: running-man on January 24, 2016, 10:45:16 AM, Quote from: running-man on February 29, 2016, 02:34:53 PM. This means that in most places where you cant legally buy or own the better guns, you can still buy and own SKS rifles, sometimes even with the folding bayonet in place! View Item in Catalog Lot #562 (Sale Order: 24 of 184) Sold for: $400.00 to onsite "Tax, Shipping & Handling and Internet Premium not included. The Yugo on the other hand is a Cadillac. Cant wait for that one. 7.62 X 39 SPORTER MADE IN CHINA BY NORINCO B-WEST TUSCON AZ. Glad it was pointed in a safe direction. SKS Newbie; Posts: 31 . True. Slam fire is not an issue as long as the firing pin doesnt get gummed up. (Read 2284 times) 0 Members and 1 Guest are viewing this topic. 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It was slathered with cosmoline and the wood was dinged here and there. I am very pleased with my SKS as well as the pricing behind it. Phone: 769-218-8111 Fax: 877-553-2608 Email: [email protected] Mississippi Auto Arms is focused on the sale of NFA firearms, including machine guns, suppressors, short barrel rifles, or short barrel shotguns. In any event I dont know if Murrays pin is really the solution. AutoCheck vehicle history reports deliver information on reported accidents, odometer . ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. I use any ammo I find and never had an issue with the gun. Find Firearms now at TheFireStore, along with 69,999 other first responder items, including gear, apparel, equipment, tools and more. You seem like a good wrighter, I think you should leave the instructional vids to someone whos spent time shooting. For the second rifle I found an aftermarket stock and a gas tube mounted rail to which I mounted a Bushnell Micro Red Dot. We are now at 100 "known" stamps and I still have another 3 or 4 to input. The fact that the original owner probably paid less than a hundred dollars for it in the mid-Eighties and the fact that its worth not much more than $250 now makes it an exceptional value. Albania, North Korea, Vietnam, and East Germany, Romania and Poland They are a tremendous value and fun to shoot. Im planning on putting a scope on my sks and I was trying to figure out how I would load it besides doing it one bullet at a time. A sensibly designed semi auto. founded in LA, CA by Burton Brenner. .try that with a 30 round steel Kalashnikov magazine! Not only did the bullpup stock take 11 inches off the overall length of the gun and reduce recoil even more, but it made it perfectly balanced on the pistol grip next to the trigger. Not very accurately with one hand, but that was impossible with the original stock. The first thing that needs to be done is to Pardon my english writing skills being French Canadian. It brings worlds together, and connects people who would otherwise never know each other. If supremely lacquered and dressed to the nines, its easy to see how an SKS could proudly serve as part of any soldiers ceremonial regalia. To answer the question, the absolute cheapest way to reach out 400 yards is probably a military surplus Mosin Nagant bolt action rifle. I own 3 SKSs and two are modifyed for this cut off Tapco. Any suggestions? The SKS is a Russian design with original experimental production dating back to 1943. The SKS is a Soviet semi-automatic carbine assault rifle chambered in 7.6239mm round, designed in 1943 by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov. I use slip on butt pads to add some length of pull. generous return policy, and handle everything you dont have to go back to Call us with any questions you may have! models do. As modern carbines go, it's a little heavy. Summary Vehicle History Report below provided by AutoCheck. Stay in the know. The fact that the SKS is a well-balanced weapon aids in carrying as much as it does in shooting. However , there is one totally wrong item in the specifications . Although the parallel-to-the-barrel gas tube does resemble its far-more-famous successor, the SKS somehow looks more refined than the AK, much like an M-1 Garand looks statelier than even the sleekest M-16. The SKS rifle and its many copies still can be found today in Interstate Arms SKS, Norinco? Norinco, Interstate Arms, SKS, 7.62x39, 95613. A good choice for the many shooting opportunities here, but ours are restricted to 5 round mags by regulation. The nice thing about the 22 concept is, youre not going to develop a flinch. community. Police said the complaint led to the seizure of drugs, an SKS assault rifle and arrest of a 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old woman. GunCollectionsOnline - Privacy Policy One was a gift in like new condition the other came from Viet Nam drenched in cosmoline and rusty where the metal met the wood furniture. Specifications and features: Interstate Arms Reproduction Cowboy 1897 pump action shotgun 20" barrel with fixed cylinder choke 2-3/4" chamber 5 round capacity Exposed hammer Solid frame Hand-rubbed American walnut stock Front bead sight Over one million Winchester Model 1897 pump shotguns were produced before they were discontinued in 1957. Keep the videos coming and blow off those who feel the need to put others down. Comrade Sergei Simonovs Samozaryadniy Karabin Simonova, 1945, known to the world today as the SKS carbine. the store. I really truly agree with the post, except for customize this, 2 stars was given, I however would give it a five. Nice review! You are able to hit the broad side of a barn from 600m. When I see a little charging handle, I think index finger. Some ammo these days have soft primers. . By signing up you agree to Guns.com's Overall length: 40.16 Any suggestions? Despite firing a 7.62X39 cartridge, the weapon's lack of recoil is startling. We'rebringing a level of .and winners. I just watch your review and I must say I thought it was done well, I myself am a first time SKS owner as of today came across one in a local gun show and for the price I couldnt walk away, even thou I was there to pick up a bolt action .223, At first I was taken with the clean look, it is in the sniper stock with a scope and it just looks just mean to me, thou my wife thought it was old and ugly but so am ILOL. examine the Rifle for and Asian or Cyrillic markings, in an effort Author Topic: Interstate arms corp. ? Keep em simple! obsolete for Soviet purposes by the new AK-47 by Kalashnikov. Contact Us. For this feat, I credit the guns balance, along with the ringed-post front sight and the adjustable tangent-leaf rear sight, which were both outstanding. SKS Magazines. There is nothing cheap that will make you accurate out to 1000 yards, and even if you had an expensive custom match or sniper rifle (which is what youre basically asking about here), it would take quite a bit of dedicated work and training on your part to reliably hit anything that far out. Thanks for the useful advice. 20 1/4" bbl. Where do the 5 rd. The Soviet equivalent? Do you need pics off any of my commercials? Pascal, I cant get my front sight to adjust on my paratroop m model. i think it would be a great varmit rifle (sadly you cannot legally hunt deer with a high-powered rifle where i live) I think it is a great value i cannot think of a better semi-auto rifle for the value on the market! On other side of barrel is stamped I A C BILLERCA MA All numbers match except for the fixed magazine. This rifle features a 18 inch barrel., blue/black finished metal, folding spike type bayonet, 10 rd. I got lucky, fresh out of the box I was in the 10 at a 100 yards, but the guy beside me was trying for weeks to correct his sight and still There is 10$ tool made to correct the front sight for the riffle, I suggest getting it. ProMag SKS 7.62x39mm Russian 20-Round Polymer Magazine . Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. how many tornadoes in michigan per year. Best prices for Interstate Arms shotguns, pistols and rifles at Best Guns. Mine had a detachable 10 round mag, by detachable I mean I had to break down the rifle and remove it (as if i was going to clean it) and now I can attach 30 round magazines. out of Huntington Beach, California: GBE #4, GBE? i just bought a new chinese sks( i gave my first one away years ago. The 22lr is affected by all the same variables, drop, windage, humidity, etc. I believe if you use the stripper clip to load your fingers are safe, but i understand the wrighters worries. i fitted mine with the tapco stock. Over 1500 rds, and not one FTF. Not only do stripper chips cost only a small fraction of conventoinal magazines, they also take up a lot less space and add negligible weight. Thankfully, my shameful breach of a most basic firearms safety rule did not result in any permanent hearing loss (24 hours later, things were back to normal). I suggest that you grow up a little bit. This mean to let the magazine closed, open and lock the bolt, then insert ammo one by one in the mag, then close the bolt. Without thinking about what I usually do immediately after chambering the first round prior to aiming and firing, I raised the rifle, lined up the sights, and squeezed its trigger. . i own 3 of these sks rifles, and a couple high dollar rifles as well , when i go hunting i always grab the sks, very simple, very reliable, and quite accurate, what else is there? Interstate Arms Model SKS 7.62x39 Semi Auto Rifle 11571337. It is a gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle and might be referred to as a miniature version of the 14.5mm PTRS semi-automatic antitank rifle used during World War 2. Southeast Asia. The Tapco 20 round mags work flawlessly so far but the stripper clips may make it as quick or quicker to load. So thats another desirable upgrade to get a working long range gun. Simple, efficient design. Years ago, some 2000 SKS carbines made in China to accept standard AK mags and drums were imported into the US. Awesome job on the video. Check out this site for the very best mag adapter made for the SKS. Mostly I wanted to modernize a 60 year old design for my use and I learned a lot in the process. There have been many accidental discharges, and several shootings as a result. Someone, I cant remember the details is selling a spring and firing pin kit for the bolt that keeps the firing pin held to the rear.