deadcoyote
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I bought the worlds ugliest SKS from my local pawn shop for $75. It looks like someone dragged it behind a quad then left it in a wood shed for a couple of winters. A lot of surface rust, and "Daniella" carved into the stock in 1.5" letters.
I bought an unissued surplus SKS stock for $13, a new bolt carrier and dust cover for $26, and a peep sight to replace the rear sight for $20. Topped it all off with a cheap 2" extended rubber butt pad for $12. So for less than $150 I figured I'd have a nice SKS that actiually fits my 6'6" frame and has a decent site for hog hunting.
Unfortunately my co-worker, who is pretty knowledgable about firearms, states Romanian SKS's are rare and it should be preserved as a collectors piece. It's already pretty much shot but the bore looks good and it functions ok. What do you guys think.
PS, Sorry for starting an SKS thread on the C&R forum. I know technically its C&R but It doesn't exactly inspire me with beauty or old world elegance when i hold an SKS.
I bought an unissued surplus SKS stock for $13, a new bolt carrier and dust cover for $26, and a peep sight to replace the rear sight for $20. Topped it all off with a cheap 2" extended rubber butt pad for $12. So for less than $150 I figured I'd have a nice SKS that actiually fits my 6'6" frame and has a decent site for hog hunting.
Unfortunately my co-worker, who is pretty knowledgable about firearms, states Romanian SKS's are rare and it should be preserved as a collectors piece. It's already pretty much shot but the bore looks good and it functions ok. What do you guys think.
PS, Sorry for starting an SKS thread on the C&R forum. I know technically its C&R but It doesn't exactly inspire me with beauty or old world elegance when i hold an SKS.