Mon-Fri: 10:00am 4:00pmSaturday & Sunday: Closed. Thank-you! 11 Replies 302 Views They made a newer one that should not
[2] This action also closes off the gas port in the barrel, which prevents the semi-automatic action from being cycled while a grenade is being launched. This applies to s/n's more than 1,000,000. The bottom of the magazine cover is stamped with SL-4-00.000. Yugo SKS serial number identification Have a Yugoslavian SKS with the serial number C-317## (censored the last two digits). I noticed a large influx of these lately from several vendors. Good luck and happy bidding! The following information was found on surplusrifle.com and compiled by Glyn Reinders and is put here for non commercial use only. So, is this a military weapon or not? Rifle, Historic Yugoslavian SKS rifle, semi-automatic, manufactured in the famous Zastava Plant - 7.62x39 caliber - Un-issued Condition, With Consecutive Serial #'s. /26\ Jianshe
. This post will be updated and populated with information as time moves forward. from left to right 1963 manufacture, 1964 manufactures and 1965
Yugoslavian SKS | Model 59/66 | All Matching You are considering a vintage Yugoslavian SKS Model 59/66 with all matching serial numbers. JavaScript is disabled. Ross, yes the pouch is an issued item and from what I can tell, were mounted in this fashion. Its reliability and relatively low cost make it a popular choice for militaries and civilians alike. It would be impossible to upgrade from this beauty.
The latest s/n for factory 26 rifles
Simonov Carbine SKS - Model 1945 or "SKS- 45" for short. into North Viet Nam. (Ofcourse if I have misstated GM's info let me know). the receiver cover and all the pictures I have seen have the same stamping. Yugoslavia's defense industry started planning the development and production of a new self-loading rifle design during the 1950s, namely to replace the bolt-action Zastava M48 then in service with the Yugoslav People's Army. Brand New. Please help me identify the year it was made. definitive pattern has been observed. Feel free to reach out to us or read our affiliate disclosure and privacy policy. 18K subscribers in the SKS community. This one is the final year production with a (C) marking. completely sure it works because of the development of new manufacturing
Just be sure to buy one thats in good condition and has all the original parts intact. and early 1960's and identified with a (B) or (C) preceding the serial number. roughly during the early 60's and more than likely, 1963. There have been no reports of the Model 59 with a (A) prefix to the serial
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I also see the Dans Sporting Goods has a limited number of M59s (a few crates) with all the goodies. COUNTRY CONVENTION EXAMPLES: Yugoslavian SKSs typically have a six-digit serial number with no known numbering system. In this blog post, we will take a look at the good and bad aspects of the Yugoslavian SKS rifle. designation is referred to as Model 56. Our Assessment: The Yugoslavian SKS was produced consistently for 28 years and saw several upgrades and modifications as production wore on, where even early examples were retrofitted with . "C" are way more common so let's focus on "C" series. Albanian SKSs have the year of production incorporated into the serial number. I would tend to believe these
1978- 4960
I hadn't thought of asking importers. Joe, how deep are the numbers stamped on the stock? I series Letter Gun - 1957
Does it have the TRZ stamp on the wood at the bottom of the stock ? These three North Vietnam guns have the same Arsenal marking signifying
HELP! the Letter "K" thatis the same as our letter "K" (looks like this
1959-1965. - 1958. While the exact number of Yugoslavian SKS rifles is unknown, it is clear that this firearm has had a significant impact on the world. The East German SKS used the first 2 numbers to signify the year
One difference is that the Yugo has a grenade launcher and bayonet attached, while the Norinco does not. The only markings from Zastava the manufacturer are the serial number. I'd just about bet that these books don't sell worth a damn the way things stand now, because there's little interest in a random book. These SKS's were of Chinese Mfg. These two numbers indicate the date of manufacture. At the end of the serial number, there is a dash followed by two numbers. Is yours a recent purchase? Our Friends at Classic Firearm Parts may have it in stock. by [Yooper John's]. Finally, the SKS is not compatible with most modern optics and accessories, which can limit its usefulness in some situations. For an in depth look at the rare long barreled M59, click the link below, Quote from: Matchka on January 02, 2019, 12:38:34 PM, Quote from: Greasemonkey on January 02, 2019, 01:26:19 PM, Quote from: Phosphorus32 on January 03, 2019, 10:29:17 AM, Professional foul mouth. CALIBER: 7.62X39. In 1966 a new model was adopted and production was again started
Just to clarify a little, I mentioned an alternate path back there that might be worth discussing. Can you carry any of this to other Arsenals? They are referred to as just SKS. In 1959, Yugoslavia acquired the rights to manufacture the Soviet SKS semi-automatic carbine under license. There
There have been reports that US Government led
Albanian small arms (their SKS included) during the mid to late 1990's. Consecutive Matching Number Yugo SKS Rifles! Celebrating and maintaining Americas heritage. A place for the discussion of all types of curio & relic firearms, including questions and answers about their markings, origin. [4] Even in the southern African theater, the weapon's basic design was considered quite dated by the peak of the war in the 1980s;[5] however, PLAN retained the M59/66 due to its lack of equivalent weapons capable of launching rifle grenades. Most of
These are in excellent to like new military surplus condition. - Thomas Jefferson. I'm not
Now comes the question. $25.99. A totally unissued example will have stamped matching numbers, along with electro=penciled numbers on the major parts that were kept together during initial production. It's never ever failed to perform and accuracy has been excellent. You must have JavaScript enabled in your browser to utilize the functionality of this website. Sign-up for the Old Arms of Idaho newsletter special offers, and insights into firearms from the very old to the very modern. So, when were they actually produced? The bayonet locks into place correctly. The 3 guns that I have seen are not rebuilds
origin. I thought I have been overlooking M59's. For the most part
It appears to be BA TRB G16 002375 on the receiver and SL-4-00.000 on the magazine. The SKS was originally designed as a military rifle and was used by the Soviet Union and other communist countries during the Cold War. Tula receiver cover gun manufactured? Keep in mind that when you buy a Yugo SKS that is labeled as all matching, that there is always a chance that you can get electro-penciled serial numbers which normally indicate a legit refurb. Rifle Caliber: 7.62x39mm. But a refurb is still a refurb. of production. In the world of tomatoes, there are countless varieties that offer unique flavors, textures, and growth habits. If you have a lot of seeds to spare in one variety batch, test germination on paper towels to get an idea of what percentage of smalls might germinate in the future. The SKS is a highly versatile weapon, capable of being used for both close-quarters combat and long-range shooting. Below is a
had up to 6 digits. Here we discuss some of the most popular early sweet pepper varieties, their characteristics, and how they fare in different climates. when the rifle of choice was changed to the AK-47. The same thing was also found in
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This is an historic Yugoslavian M59/66 SKS rifle, semi-automatic, manufactured in the famous Zastava plant. This one was made in 1960. The CIA reported on the gun's existence in 1955 while the first real-live versions . Watch yall know about reality ? factory 26 rifles this would be a 1975 era gun.
1970- 1100
Protect your purchase for life! Manufacturer: YUGOSLAVIA. It was manufactured in 1973 and was one of 30,000 produced that year. The Russians know how to make a quality firearm, and the SKS is no exception. To ensure success, select medium-sized seeds for planting. One of the biggest complaints about this weapon is its weight. SKS page 32 - pictures of the serial numbered guns of Factory 26 SKS'S - Revised . compiled by Glyn Reinders
serial number sequence and range. inside a circle as shown in the pictures below. "withergyld's"
The Model 59 was produced in the late 1950's
[6] PLAN insurgents made effective use of rifle grenades fired from M59/66s against light armoured South African military vehicles, namely the Casspir. It is in immaculate condition and has no visible wear or damage. I'm skeptical of that at best, they don't have them serialized and it doesn't seem likely that too many people would throw 8$ at a random book that doesn't connect to a rifle they own, but hey whatever. SKS M59/66 Grade A rifles from Serbia, Ministry of Internal Affairs. The Chinese SKS is a copy of the Russian original and was introduced in 1956. The forearm has a small reinforcing bolt through it. SECTION 24: In this section I will try to show how to figure
Model: 59/66 SKS. Panzer, look at the 6th pic down. Don't believe anything else was electro-penciled though " Oh yeah, they're ready for somebody.They're not ready for us" - Snakedoc. Most of the factory and attendant info was destroyed in the recent bombing campaign against Serbia. The new
were approximately 17,000 made, 11,000 of which are said to have been destroyed,
HA! I have one that has the same number on the magazine bottom, trigger guard, reciever, & bolt carrier, but has a different marking on the rear housing and a different number on the stock. Extensive Chinese SKS dating information posted HERE! YesI am a stubborn bastard. These
The above pictured rifles are still a military contract as evidenced by the 3
[2] The rifle has been fitted with a folding ladder sight for use in launching grenades. And either/both type of book of value to the owners of the rifles they go with. Someone can give you an approximate year by the serial number im sure. 470. Help us gain knowledge by entering your Chinese SKS into the Survey located at the, Quote from: Worm on December 28, 2014, 02:54:42 AM, Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on December 28, 2014, 08:04:49 AM, Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on December 28, 2014, 09:10:02 AM, Quote from: armedhippie on December 28, 2014, 01:00:48 PM, Quote from: jeepguy on May 14, 2015, 03:16:10 AM. [4] Larger PLAN units included an equal number of insurgents armed with M59/66s and RPGs, with each carrying at least three rifle grenades or five PG-7 projectiles, respectively. 1968- 180
$109.00. temporarily off line. preceding the serial number. I think any CR will work except 59/66. Free shipping for many products! Unlike the other Yugo SKS rifles these only have the serial number (a low six digit number, mine being 001XXX) stamped on the receiver. Produced in 1969, it is in good working order and retains much of its finish. characters!! If youre looking for a more authentic experience, then the Yugo is probably the better option. 1234567 +1956 = 1957 ****
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These are ALL from my personal observations
The grenade launcher has been removed from the rifle. 1971- 2620
But if you explained it to them like this - Take the slowest most useless guy you employ, and have him check just the front page (or even snap a well-focused pic), compile a list that includes serial #, Datum Izrade (build date) where one exists, or Datum stamp from the bottom of the page (in the case of refurbs) andyour there. The vast majority of these were exported to other countries; however, a significant number were also used by the Yugoslav Peoples Army and Serbian paramilitary groups. Most of these were destroyed after the Berlin Wall came
The most common Yugo SKS pattern is the Zastava M59/66 PAP which was built under license from the USSR. http://www.theakforum.net/forums/14-general-discussion/214273-wikileaks-akforum-edition.html, https://www.classicfirearms.com/yugo-sks-semi-auto-excellent, http://www.dansammo.com/images/inv/gunpic.asp?ITEM=F1022. [5][7] They frequently sprang ambushes of South African military or police columns by attempting to disable the lead vehicle with an M60, either targeting the engine block or the wheels. stamping /26\ This is a Sino-Soviet Letter Gun. OK, so a long barrel is early non letter prefixed with approx. Survivor's forum by withergyld and printed here with his permission. The numbers don't look that deep, so it may be doable. 1955 Tula, last year the cover was year marked. The left side of the handguard is marked 2.00.001. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. This would be a 1970 era gun according to the charts. It is believed that the M21 marked Chinese guns followed the Star 1 guns
in 2002, Inter Ordinance and Century Arms imported quantities of SKS's from the former Yugoslavia. . Pre-Owned. Yugoslavia's defense industry started planning the development and production of a new self-loading rifle design during the 1950s, namely to replace the bolt-action Zastava M48 then in service with the Yugoslav People's Army. This one has been refurbed at some point during its service life, but the overall condition is excellent plus. Unlock the Benefits of Knowing Your Winchester Serial Number, Complete Buyers Guide to the Sig Sauer P228. Again, as far as date of manufacture
[5][7] The insurgents loaded their M59/66s with the M60 anti-tank variant as well as the more slender M60 AP1 anti-personnel rifle grenade. number. 5 11 comments Best Add a Comment jcraider12 7 mo. Not to mention they simply do not Malfunction. http://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php?topic=81.0 He also has an
If it were to be found. I just spoke with SOG.
time into the U.S. New Listing Sks Clip magazine Serial Number 271288. Yugoslavian SKS Rifle - Un-issued With Consecutive Serial #'s. Most of the examples seen in
Bore Condition: The bore is quite bright and the rifling is sharp. Banned for life!! To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. If you are looking for the very best example of a Yugo Model 59/66 SKS you can find in existence this is it! By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. roughly the late 50's into the early 60's. Undated- 420
There are more notable dings in the gripand on the belly of the buttstock. Current opinion is that the undated models MAY be rifles produced in either 1975
A second flip up U notched blade is attached to the rear of the assembly. This is a Model 59 SKS made in the early 1960's with the (C)
I will try to explain the dating system for the SKS rifle. http://pm9.ucoz.ru/index/ehvoljucija_pm/0-63, D series Letter Gun - 1956
The bore is slightly dark but shiny with strong rifling it would shoot well. The stock, trigger group and receiver are factory original to the rifle, but everything else was replaced at some point. For unknown reasons the Albanians
The barrel measures 20 inches with a 4 grenade launcher attachment at the end. Registered Member. These are night sights that glow when charged with a flashlight. They say they are original unissued not refurbished. procedures seem to dictate a better approximate age. GEORGIA VT and MOD 59/66 7.62 X 39 YUGO. year. 89th Division-WW1-1917-1918. The receiver on these guns are
would be either late 1955 or early 1956. Fermenting is a great way to separate viable from non-viable seeds as only the larger, viable, seeds will sink during rinsing. Model: SKS Model 1959/66A1 (M59/66A1). I am conducting a survey to determine the following: All I can recall is his name was Ben - something. Note location of serial number in regards to the factory
Banned for life!! Perhaps a websearch on that name, or join the Shelfspace list and try to contact him thru there. The only difference between these
What is the prefix of your serial number? Markings: The import mark on the right side of the barrel reads C.A.I. Yugoslavians are receiver stamped with a single serial prefix which is year built and a serial number, from 1 to 7 digits. Outstanding work GM.thank you for your good work! GM, I'd think "light" in the refurb thing leaves the building once any major, as-built, factory, serialized (including electro pencil) "out of the crate" part goes away. The grenade launcher has been removed, and the mount now serves as a brake. Serial Number: F-167440 (The "F" prefix is a date code.) The buttpad shows only light wear with some minor scuff wear on the heel. Dates of manufacturer are not known for sure but it is
Russian website on the development of the PM Makarov pistol with information
I have been looking around for information on these and there is not a lot out there. Yugoslavian SKS's had the first letter of the serial number used to denote the year of manufacture. I asked them to donate them to me shipped at my expense, and offered to credit them with the donation and a link to their website posted along with the info. was first made at the Jianshe
is 100% accurate. These are generally considered by many to be the last run in
numbering scheme for the
and were in the 800,000 to 900,000 serial number range that came after the N.Vietnamese version (Star 1) series. Screws show light tool marks with usable slots, and markings are generally clearthe import mark is poorly struck. Also there is a slight difference in the serial stamps, Top cover number, some replacements don't have the serial stamped, Handguards are even stamped with assembly numbers, Two totally different wood types used, also note: trench art in bottom photo. Both of
+ 1956 = 1967 ****12234567 + 1956 = 1968. Arsenal. Umgransh Arsenal in Albania. [2] Prior to firing a rifle grenade, the sight is unlocked by depressing a switch on the gas port. 8234567 + 1956 = 1964, 9234567 + 1956 = 1965 ****
comments . Notice the two below are only 860
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. C & R Eligible - These are being sold in groups of 2 only. Make: Preduzece 44 (Production Facility 44), Yugoslavia. Not the actual serial numbers but I found numbers up under the trigger guard on my Yugo SKS and I'm just wondering what they could be. If you have not submitted data please do so. Albanian SKS's were manufactured from 1967 to 1979
Even better if they had some early series numbers in that batch. destroyed or gave away nearly two thirds of them and it is believed that only
It was similar to other countries SKS of the same era except
it is easy to tell where and when the gun in question was made because of the
Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. manufacture. without a date on the receiver cover would suggest they were made later then
These guns were referred to as a Type 56 Carbine by
SKS Quick Facts: First Year of Manufacture: 1945 Number Produced: Millions from various manufacturers SKS Rifle Capacity: 10+ The SKS is chambered in 7.62 X 39 SKS 7.62 x 39 Caliber SKS Review: The SKS is an economical and relatively reliable 7.62 x 39 rifle. . FREE SHIPPING!! The SKS is no longer being manufactured in its original form. I'm going to make him an offer he can't refuse Maybe the logbook for yours would have shown a build date. refurbished rifles had a rebuild date or nothing.. you read the other thread? + 1956 = 1967 * * comments the following information was found on surplusrifle.com and compiled Glyn... Firing a rifle grenade, the SKS is a date code. 1955 Tula, last year the cover year! ( C ) preceding the serial number use only you carry any of this website SKS 's were from... Manufacture the Soviet SKS semi-automatic Carbine under license with most modern optics accessories.: in this blog post, we use technologies like cookies to ensure success, medium-sized. 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