wifey says the first two characters are "five" and "six" and third is possibly "type" or "model."After
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This shows that it was made at arsenal 26, the three characters were added starting the second year of production and the serial starting with '11' puts it after 1966. It has the short lug and two piece gas tube so it has to be later than 1966 but before 1970.
Thanks. Funny they didn't add anything about 'carbine' as the AK is also a Model 56 'rifle'.wifey says the first two characters are "five" and "six" and third is possibly "type" or "model."
Nothing too mysterious there!
In total, about 6h of labor and about $10 of materials that I already had on hand.
It isn't hard to do, just tedious as the better prepped the metal is the better the blue will take.
So is beer good enough, or do you recommend something stronger, like bourbon or tequila?I now use the G96 Bluing Cream. Easiest stuff in the world.
As long as you have a glove, a booger hooker, alcohol, some clean rags and PB multi-purpose spray lube, then you to can do this (but your mileage may vary)...
They also used them as a mono pod but a I think I will keep mine folded.I like the SKS's, bought a few when they first hit the market and were $89 - $99 at the gun shows. Your pick right out of the import crate. I think they are slightly more accurate than the AK 47S. (Got one of those too).
By the way the SKS's were sighted in with the bayonet extended so they usually shoot high if it is folded or removed and require sights to be adjusted.
I have tested them all and they all work. I just don't waste them cleaning all the oil off the metal...So is beer good enough, or do you recommend something stronger, like bourbon or tequila?
Oh, I wasn't talking about using them on the gun. I was talking about while working on the gun.I have tested them all and they all work. I just don't waste them cleaning all the oil off the metal...
One big problem. He's in Indianapolis and you are on purgatory. He probably doesn't even want to go there yet.Thank you for taking the time to help the helpless. That is so cool. I can't thank you enough.
Drewski, I owe you a brewski...
hey just one of the many benefits of getting a mail order bride from TaiwanThank you for taking the time to help the helpless. That is so cool. I can't thank you enough.
Drewski, I owe you a brewski...