Guns International #: 101640686
Seller's Inventory #: CM21-1027
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Guns International #: 101640686
Category - SKS Rifles
- Military Rifles - Non-US
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Member Since: 4/27/15
State:
Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
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Seller Type:FFL Dealer
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1958 Russian Tula "Letter Series" SKS in 7.62x39 Caliber w/ Sling & Blade Bayonet
** Rare Letter Series Tula! ** SOLD
Description: This is a very scarce and desirable "Letter Series" Russian SKS made by the Tula Arsenal in 1958. These "letter series" SKS models were part of a late non-standard small production run of guns in 1956, 1957, and 1958. These guns can be identified by the lack of any date stamp on the top cover and by a Cyrillic letter suffix following the serial number on the left side of the receiver of an ? [a 'D'], ? [an 'I'], or ? [a 'K']. These were the very last SKS rifles manufactured in Russia. This particular example is serial number 0Y9124K, with the Cyrillic "K" translating to a manufacture date of 1958. It is in excellent condition overall but has gone thru one Russian Arsenal "rework" prior to be put in long-term storage where it was restocked and received a coating of the Russian Arsenal black finish. The black finish was designed to protect and preserve the gun thru decades of crated storage with the idea that should the Cold War ever become a "hot" war, Russia would have a surplus of arms ready for issue. This particular SKS must have been in great shape and not have needed much of anything, as everything appears factory-original except for the stock and the added black finish. All of the numbered parts are matching and factory-stamped original except for the stock, which has been arsenal re-numbered with the old serial number X'ed out at the time of the rework. The Russian arsenal-applied black finish on all of the metal parts is in excellent condition overall, showing only some small handling and storage marks and rating 98%. All of the factory markings are crisp and clean, and the importer's markings on the right rear side of the receiver are small and unobtrusive. The original blade bayonet on this Tula SKS is still bright and clean, and the edges and point of the blade have not been modified or sharpened. The bore in this SKS is in superb condition, mirror-bright and clean with no pitting, imperfections, or visible erosion. The rifling still looks brand-new with sharp lands and grooves throughout. The arsenal replacement stock on this SKS is the Tula-made solid wood type and in great shape, free from any cracks, chips, repairs, or major damage. As mentioned previously, the left side of the butt has been restamped with the proper serial number and the old serial number has been X'ed out. The left side of the butt also still shows the original Tula factory marking of a star with an arrow inside and the date 1953 from the SKS from which this stock was sourced during the arsenal overhaul. The original varnish on the stock rates 98% as it is still fully intact and not cracking or flaking off. The action on this Tula is smooth and in perfect working order, and all of the controls are 100% functional. This SKS should still function just as well today as the day it originally left the factory 63 years ago. It comes complete with an original Russian Militarysling and with the original cleaning kit still inside the trap in the buttstock. If you have been looking for an investment-worthy Russian SKS for your collection here is your chance to get a rare "Letter Series" Tula in excellent condition. PRICE: $1,395 We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, dealer of fine firearms since 1974. PH. 859-276-1419 We Buy, Sell and Trade Firearms & Knives. Have a Individual Firearm, Firearms Collection, or Firearms Estate to sell, let us know, we can buy or consignment sell it for you. NOTE: No additional fee for a Credit Card payment. SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Rifle Caliber: 7.62x39mm Manufacturer: Tula - Russia Model: SKS (Letter Series) Serial Number: 0Y9124K Condition: Excellent (As Arsenal Reworked) Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Excellent Action: Semi-Auto Finish: Russian Arsenal Black Manufacture Date: 1958 (Letter Ser |
Guns International #: 101640686
Seller's Inventory #: CM21-1027
Guns International #: 101640686
Seller's Inventory #: CM21-1027