Just got my first SKS...not sure what it is? (take a look pl

[Greasemonkey]

Possibly a Nam or other type of bringback, based on looks and lack of import stamp. The box mag looks Romanian, judging by the letter suffix/serial number. The inscription in the stock kinda matches the one on the receiver, which stands for Type 56 in Chinese. The sling, that looks very much like a field installed/fixed strap.

Looks like a very nice find

[Greasemonkey]

Just my guess, the sling looks like a strip cut from a tractor belt or some type of conveyor belt. Any markings/stamps present on the sling?

[Greasemonkey]

Ah, I see, kind strange for another country to use standard measurements. Looks like a 1 inch wide x 75inch long belt of some type that was trimmed some.

[bunkysdad]

Stopsign, I know just what you mean. This carbine is speaking to me too. I don't know enough about these to offer you any info, but we have some real Chinese SKS experts here that can assist you once they have time to see this thread. Congrats on what looks like a rifle with some real provenance.

[gurn]

Very cool SKS.

[desdem12]

Pretty cooool rifle

[jeremyb]

Sweet rifle. I like the sling.

[fenceline]

Very cool type 56. Love the markings on the stock. Could be trench art or something similar. Never seen that before.

[etprescottazusa91]

Possible NAM bringback, that is an outstanding find

[HMSsian]

Re; First SKS

Do you still own the SKS rifle;
What else have you found out about it.

Was it a Nam era GI pick up?

[Longcolt44]

Sorry HM, this thread is 6 years old and the original poster has been a long time gone from this forum.