P after the serial on Chi-com?

Discussion of the SKS platform of semi auto rifles

Preservation forum, please no altered military surplus rifles or discussions on altering in this forum. Please read the rules at the top of each forum.
Post Reply
User avatar
Simo
Posts: 721
Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:27 pm
Location: Port Allegany, PA

P after the serial on Chi-com?

Post by Simo »

What does the "P" pertain to that comes immediately after the serial on a Chinese sks?
"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." -Declaration of Independence
Top
howiebearse
Posts: 184
Joined: Mon Jan 16, 2012 12:02 pm

Re: P after the serial on Chi-com?

Post by howiebearse »

The letters sometimes in front of or after the serial number (these are normally a different size or font) are import codes to track when a particular batch of guns came in. they have nothing to do with the original markings.
You do not have the required permissions to view the files attached to this post.
Top
User avatar
Simo
Posts: 721
Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:27 pm
Location: Port Allegany, PA

Re: P after the serial on Chi-com?

Post by Simo »

I read rumors that they were export markings such as A= Afghanistan B= Bangladesh P=Pakistan. I cant remember where I read it. the batch makes more sense though
"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." -Declaration of Independence
Top
User avatar
OLD OUTLAW
Posts: 1270
Joined: Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:31 pm
Location: Eastern Iowa

Re: P after the serial on Chi-com?

Post by OLD OUTLAW »

I thought about this for about 5 seconds and came up with your answer! :biggrin:

The "P" stands for Pennsyvania. Imported only for residents. Whattcha think about my idea? :clap:
Happiness is owning Swedish Mausers!
Top
User avatar
Simo
Posts: 721
Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:27 pm
Location: Port Allegany, PA

Re: P after the serial on Chi-com?

Post by Simo »

OLD OUTLAW wrote:I thought about this for about 5 seconds and came up with your answer! :biggrin:

The "P" stands for Pennsyvania. Imported only for residents. Whattcha think about my idea? :clap:
makes even more sense :lol:
"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." -Declaration of Independence
Top
User avatar
OLD OUTLAW
Posts: 1270
Joined: Sun Nov 06, 2011 8:31 pm
Location: Eastern Iowa

Re: P after the serial on Chi-com?

Post by OLD OUTLAW »

It's about time you noticed. Couldn't help myself.
Happiness is owning Swedish Mausers!
Top
User avatar
Simo
Posts: 721
Joined: Wed Feb 15, 2012 8:27 pm
Location: Port Allegany, PA

Re: P after the serial on Chi-com?

Post by Simo »

OLD OUTLAW wrote:It's about time you noticed. Couldn't help myself.
I've been busy trying to get my $30 camera to take million dollar pictures.
"But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security." -Declaration of Independence
Top
Post Reply

Return to “SKS Forum”