Thanks to the two replies I got in the General Discussions about what country made the best all around SKS variant, I purchased a 1960 Romanian from a local pawn shop. The receiver, bolt carrier and stock are marked RA985, the trigger group and magazine are RA1827 with electro-penned 985. I don't know if that was done at C.A.I. or if it was a re-build. The receiver cover is RA3827 and lastly, the bolt is RA1250. Although a mix master, she is in great shape. The overall general good condition and the out the door price of $440.00 was enough that I didn't feel that I had paid too much. After having mostly Chi-Com Type 56's, this is a welcome addition to the collection. Cheers, Bruce.
