NORINCO SKS information

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Hello ladies and gentlemen. I recently acquired a Norinco SKS. I am trying to determine an estimate on date of manufacture and which bayonet I need to buy as the rifle didn't have one. Any information is appreciated.
Another question. Is the brass deflector a stock accessory or aftermarket?
SN is 1-1****** I hope that helps. I know very little about these rifles. My neighbor bought one a month ago and I shot his and figured I needed one too.

Thank you again
 

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The shell deflector & rear cover (& Scope) are not "Stock"
The best way to tell the type of bayonet is from the inlet in the stock for the bayonet. A narrow track is for a "Knife" type a wider track that goes nearly to the magazine is for the spike bayonet. I believe, all but the "Early" Sino-Russian SKS's were Spike Bayonet, so Most likely a spike.

Chinese SKS's can be difficult to date. But here's a site I've used and think has the best information on what you're looking for. http://www.yooperj.com/SKS-24.htm

Congratulations - SKS's are great rifles!
 
There are also long and short blade and spike bayonets depending if you have the shorter "paratrooper" model, although from what I've read they were not actually used by paratroopers, but it was a shorter model made upon request of an importer for the US market.
 
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Thank you for the data. I knew the scope was aftermarket and will likely remove it. The case deflector I wasnt sure about.
What about the mesh upper handguard? I've not seen one like it on another SKS. 20161101_065551.jpg
 
The numbers all match on it. Including the stock. The stock appears to have the original finish and is free of significant damage or scuff. I cant find an import mark either. I'm really looking forward to shooting this thing. Soon I hope. Thank you for continued data
 
I think the hand guard is aftermarket as well.... pretty sure, in fact, I once bought one, but didn't install it.... as it involves drifting out the pin on the rear of the gas tube. if you want, you can pick up a wood upper hand guard and put it back, or just leave it alone....
 
I've tried several scope set ups, they dont work IMO. They move and even a little bit throws the point of aim off.... I also replaced my original front sight with a KNS sight that is the same as the original but taller. On mine, you had to hold low to hit anything at 100 yards. I'm not associated with the below, just a one time, but happy customer... Here's most of what you need to put it back if that's your plan.

https://www.libertytreecollectors.c...lts.asp?pageStyle=H&resultCnt=400&keyword=sks
 
Serial numbers are on the stock, receiver, dust cover, magazine, trigger group, charging handle.... Basically if it fit it was marked. There are some websites I've ran across that will even explain the manufacture markings on the receiver. The Chinese are well made guns, probably the most common, and are a ton of fun.
 
Not to rain on your parade with legal junk, but be careful when putting parts back on the SKS. 922r will apply the moment you replace anything. You will need to count the domestic and foreign parts on the gun and carefully adjust accordingly. Sure it seems ridiculous, but it is the law and breaking it can have serious consequences.
 
the blade bayonet was standard on chinese SKS until either 1967 or 69, I don't remember which. the issue with your sks is that the serial number is not a standard factory 26 configuration. factory 26 was the only one that ever had any serialization data published(AKA leaked). the dozens of other factories all had different serialization schemes so it is impossible to say what year your SKS was made. the only way to even make a guestimate is based on the bayonet type. if the inlet in the stock is a narrow trench then it was a blade and was made before the years mentioned above. if the inlet in the stock is more triangular in shape then it was a spike in which case it was made after. handguard is aftermarket along with the shell deflector, buttpad, dust cover, and scope. that is also a very nice amount of finish and very nice wood tone so I would also suspect somebody stained the wood and reblued the metal.
 
"Not to rain on your parade with legal junk, but be careful when putting parts back on the SKS. 922r will apply the moment you replace anything. You will need to count the domestic and foreign parts on the gun and carefully adjust accordingly. Sure it seems ridiculous, but it is the law and breaking it can have serious consequences."

As I interpret the law if I am returning the rifle to its original "as imported" configuration I should be OK.


(3) The repair of any rifle or shotgun which had been imported into or assembled in the United States prior to November 30, 1990, or the replacement of any part of such firearm.

This is assuming mine wasn't imported after November 30, 1990. I could be wrong. I wish they would draft these laws in English.
 
illinoisburt said:
Not to rain on your parade with legal junk, but be careful when putting parts back on the SKS. 922r will apply the moment you replace anything. You will need to count the domestic and foreign parts on the gun and carefully adjust accordingly. Sure it seems ridiculous, but it is the law and breaking it can have serious consequences.
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Yes you MUST be careful of the 922r police. They are everywhere and are ready at a moments notice to tear your gun apart and look for the offending parts. I hear that they are thinking of instigating the death penalty for any gun found out of compliance.


To get back to the OP's question: Your rifle looks like a late production gun made for the commercial market, if so it will most likely take the spike bayonet. They are available on ebay, Gunbroker and other places and are fairly cheap.
 
The marking in the left side of the receiver looks exactly as follows

NORINCO SKS 7.62 CHINA
GBE H.B CAL
7.62X39

Below the above data there is nothing else. I believe this was a late commercial build. I did go to the webley site and determine that the cheese grate upper handguard is a stock part. Not widely available as I'm discovering.
Anyway.

Thank you for the data
Coldfinger
 
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