I just got a new russian sks and have some questions. The bolt and bayonet are not black, they are chrome. All of the numbers are matching. Its a CDI Swan, VT Import with the CCCP serial number on it. On back right side of the stock is a small square with a diagonal line through it, the same stamp is on the top cover. The only russian mark that I am familiar with from Mosins is the tula star. It has a star on the left side of the receiver about parallel with the bolt handle when it is slammed forward.
I was told that the diagonal lined square is a refurb mark, but I was also told that the refurbs had black bolts and bayonets.
The stock is not laminate. Its more of a deep red, nothing like a yugo sks, a lot darker.
Any info/help on knowing if its a refurb or not would be grateful. Thanks!
I was told that the diagonal lined square is a refurb mark, but I was also told that the refurbs had black bolts and bayonets.
The stock is not laminate. Its more of a deep red, nothing like a yugo sks, a lot darker.
Any info/help on knowing if its a refurb or not would be grateful. Thanks!