Welcome from Kentucky!  I have fond memories of California as a kid in the mid to late 80s.  I lived in El Cajon from 3rd grade to 8th grade.  Politics wasn't on my radar, I was too busy trying to figure out girls and wishing I was in Motley Crue. 

This is the best place to learn about the SKS.  You can find out all you need to know and then some!

Thanks fellas. I'll post some pics after work later today. It appears all the #'s match except the dust cover. The stock is original and not in too bad of shape.

Welcome aboard from The Magic City!

I hope you don't mind, but we're probably going to start a pool on how long it takes you to leave that cesspool of a state. 

Just kidding of course, we actually have several members from California.  I visited there once, it's a beautiful place. It's no wonder it's called The Golden State. Still, with all the shenanigans going on I sometimes wonder how anyone manages to survive out there.  You sir must have some type of resilience. 

Curious, Is yours all parts matching?  Does it have the original stock or an aftermarket stock?  If you post a pic or two, I'm sure several of the guys here can tell you more about it.  Look around, there's plenty of great info here to be had and don't be afraid to ask questions. 

Tomorrow, another attempt will be made at the shooting range. The two SKS rifles, one an underfolder with a Yugo action and the other Yugo-Russian will be tested.
The new project " Colapsible, sliding, retractable stock" has began.

The thread size of the SKS Grenade Spigot is M14x1 RH.