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Frontier05

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Can a Modified SKS Be Converted Back to a Tradional Rifle
« on: January 12, 2020, 05:40:07 PM »
I received a Norinco Paratrooper SKS in a Tapco T6 configuration in a trade.  And the bolt had been streamlined to handle polymer duck billed magazines.  The stock and OEM magazine had been sold by the original owner.  I have replaced the T6 stock with one made by Choate in a traditional format.  I have not had much success using polymer magazines except for certain Tapco magazines.  Is it possible to acquire and install an OEM metal box magazine and use stripper clips for loading?  Thanks
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Re: Can a Modified SKS Be Converted Back to a Tradional Rifle
« Reply #1 on: January 12, 2020, 06:15:23 PM »
Yes, try gunbroker.
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Re: Can a Modified SKS Be Converted Back to a Tradional Rifle
« Reply #2 on: January 13, 2020, 12:14:07 AM »
The bolt modification shouldn't keep it from being able to feed from the original 10 rd mag or a replacement.  The only problem is that compatibility with Norincos is hit and miss, so there's not guarantee that any particular mag you buy will fit properly, and you may have to try out a couple unless you get lucky. Still, any mag that fits in should function fine.
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Re: Can a Modified SKS Be Converted Back to a Tradional Rifle
« Reply #3 on: January 13, 2020, 10:03:59 AM »
There is a unnumbered SKS magazine on ebay right now for $89.50, and another unnumbered for parts for $22.99