Polysesouvient are not the sharpest tools in the shed.

Has anyone ever modified a gas piston for their SKS, specifically by shortening the "head" or general overall length, to reduce just how violent the action cycles? I'd like my gun to not beat itself to death and sling brass 4 lanes over at the range.

Years ago I read about someone enlarging the holes on the gas tube to bleed gas off faster, but I'd rather modify a non external part (✨️Aesthetics✨️) that I can find spares for.

I've been looking for one of these bad boys for a long time now but cant seem to find them anywhere. At this point I don't even care what color I just need directions to a store that sells them. Does anyone have any idea where I could get one?

I’m looking at the linens websites to narrow down the date for my sis but having trouble

My serial number is 021330

Does this mean it’s from the 50’s? Assuming I’m reading the info correctly my serial falls in the range of 56-57

Thank ya

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My friends sks is having some issues. He was uninformed and shot a significant amount of likely corrosive ammunition through the rifle and then let it sit for 2-3 days before cleaning it.

Its of course now my job to make it work again as he isn't aware of how to fix it.

I did a deep clean and oil of the rifle (ultrasonic bath for the carrier and a lot of barrel scrubbing) and attempted to test fire it.

on the first round I got a light primer strike and attempted to rechamber the round. I got another light strike on the same round and found that the bolt had locked up requiring me to mortar the rifle to clear the chamber.

Back at home I completely disassembled the rifle yet again to inspect the parts for any damage and found nothing obviously wrong with the rifle.

After re assembling the rifle and testing with snap caps Its still consistently locking forwards, often requiring significant force (bashing it on the floor) to get it to open up again.

I want to say the success rate of getting the bolt open on the first pull is around 20-30%.

The other thing I have observed is that the bolt is quite stiff in general and gets noticeably harder to pull back around the half way mark.

He isn't in the financial state to be able to take it to a gunsmith but I am open to replacing some parts out of pocket for him if needed.

Photos can be requested and any help is greatly appreciated.

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EDIT:

The issue was likely a dirty/corroded chamber. My guess was it was hugging the round and without momentum it was impossible for me to get it out.

It was fixed by letting the whole receiver/barrel assembly sit in low power rust remover for a few hours then do the normal cleaning routine with a 30cal brush and hoppe's #9

The rifle has been test fired since and cycles with no issue

I've tested a new spring in the back and it solved the issue with it being so stiff also, a new one has been ordered.

Measurements were taken and everything seems Perfect as of now.

Thanks to everyone that left suggestions.

Can anyone I.d this logo? I’m having trouble finding anything about this gun. Thank you!

Hey all!

I make the SKS speedloader kits you may have seen before on here, and I currently have them on for 20% off. If you're interested, now might be the perfect time to grab some!

With rumblings of cross-border trade shakeups on the horizon as well, it also could be more difficult for me to ship them to the US in the future. If you have any interest, get'em while the gettin's good.

You can find them on my store over here!

I’m eyeing a norinco sks at my local gun shop. It’s $450. Seems to be in decent condition with a cheese grater on the gas tube. All numbers matching. I couldn’t find a spec of rust in it. I should’ve gotten pictures but I’m just wondering how much these are worth nowadays. Thanks in advance

First, happy Thanksgiving everyone. What scope rings fit on the Red Star China dust cover scope mount?

Just picked up thos paratrooper, numbers matching original blade bayonet.Previous owner threaded muzzle and added the comp but only paid $550 usd.

Does anyone know of any replacement night sights for the M58/66? I’m knitting out mine as a basic budget ‘trouble and utility’ rifle, and since it comes equipped with flip up night sights I figure replacing them with ones that still work would be a budget friendly and very useful addition. Also, my eyes are terrible and larger glowing dots would probably help me keep my groups tighter.

On another note, does anyone know of any current production side mounted rail mounts worth a damn that would work on an SKS? If I’m going to be using the night sights I’m not really going to be able to take off the rear sights for a rail mount.