The Russian Mosin Nagant Forum

Had the great fortune to land a time capsule recently, a Chinese M21 No 8 SKS which is very close to as-manufactured condition. Fit and finish are on par with any of the best producers of the SKS.

Original bluing is near 100%, with no oxidation, freckling or fading. Internal parts have no wear from use. Stock has a few dings, and the finish is the only drawback. It has not been sanded, but there is a coating of BLO over the shellac. Tastefully done, but it still isn't quite right. The bayonet still has a light gold protective film, and the screw is staked. Cleaning kit, rod and a nice period sling are present.

I wish that I could give you a little better background on the M21 SKS, but there is no documented history of manufacture or distribution. But observations of features and context of existence in the US before general importation would indicate that these were built as a subset at Jianshe Arsenal in the late 1950's and/or early 1960's. The guns with this particular serial number configuration are all thought to be brought back from Vietnam or bordering nations in the late 1960's and early 1970's.

Here are the pictures, and thanks for looking.

I like it!! I've been looking at these finer looking SKS carbines and am tempted to buy. Not really my thing but could become so.

Again, another fine write-up, martin08! Did the NVA or VC it was isssued to even get a chance to fire it? It looks freshly picked off the battlefield, never hit the ground, maybe landed on top of him (or her). Mods, these write-ups of martin08's need to be their own category, or at least added in the Showcase!

That sure is a beauty.

The mysterious golden bayonet like the one on my non refurb 54 Tula. The Chinese did use some Russian made parts. No one seems to know why some have this color. My 53 refurb Tula fas a bright silver bayo on it.
BTW a very nice example, a plus for any SKS collection.

Nice M21 I have one without the "NO" after M21 dates to 1965. No import marks and it's all matching except the dust cover, to bad my dust cover does not match.. but it does match the the condition of the rifle. The rifle is in well used condition looks like it's been there but still fully functional and looks pretty cool.

A nice addition to any collection.