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'51 SKS
RMXC51:
--- Quote from: Vlado on April 14, 2012, 04:52:46 PM ---Thanks for the help guys. I guess I meant to say "I hope it was not refurbished with new '90's-era parts before being exported" (could it?).
Thanks again!
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Unlikely. Probalby rebuilt and stored in the late 50's or 60's as units continued to convert to the AK. Then sold as surplus once there were enough extra AKs to go around and around...
Old Outlaw:
--- Quote from: RMXC51 on April 14, 2012, 10:56:25 PM ---
--- Quote from: Vlado on April 14, 2012, 04:52:46 PM ---Thanks for the help guys. I guess I meant to say "I hope it was not refurbished with new '90's-era parts before being exported" (could it?).
Thanks again!
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Unlikely. Probalby rebuilt and stored in the late 50's or 60's as units continued to convert to the AK. Then sold as surplus once there were enough extra AKs to go around and around...
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Yep, as the AK47 replaced unit weapons, they went to refurb. and then stored.
Vlado:
Great thanks for the info, really makes this a good conversation piece!
Question: I've noticed the front sight post (just the post, not the entire block), is canted quite a bit to the left. Is that normal? Somehow used to compensate for the bayonet being out?
Old Outlaw:
--- Quote from: Vlado on April 15, 2012, 09:16:50 AM ---Great thanks for the info, really makes this a good conversation piece!
Question: I've noticed the front sight post (just the post, not the entire block), is canted quite a bit to the left. Is that normal? Somehow used to compensate for the bayonet being out?
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Define canted. Bent pin? Or,do you mean it is just pushed further left. Good pic would help.
What ever, it has no relationship to the bayonet. Can't say to much as it would be risky.
Vlado:
pushed to the left, not crooked.
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