Thanks sheepdog! I will be reading through this while eating dinner tonight
Don't tell the others, but I did sneak in and took a peek at one today. I strolled up to the counter with all my new found knowledge and was instantly lost lol. First, there was no date or arsenal stamp. So right away, I don't even know what year it is, let alone what arsenal.
I took some cell phone photos, but they are worthless. If from this brief, newbie description you all think its worth going in for another look, I'll see if I can get the camera in there.
First off, the stock is very similar to millman's '54 Tula. It has the same contrasting stock and handguard wood grain patterns. Also, it is very similar in color. I hope you don't mind me borrowing your photo millman (nice SKS btw!
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The second thing I noticed is the stock stamp is orientated different that most I've seen. This photo is similar, but the markings were closer to the butt plate:
Finally, I looked for an import mark. I assumed it would be similar to what you see on a Mosin. I couldn't find anything but markings similar to this:
Over-all, it looks like its in excellent shape, it doesn't appear to have any refurb work done on it. It does have a bayonet, no sling. I admit, there's a lot more to this than I know. Not having a date or arsenal stamp made me nervous...and intrigued at the same time.
Any clue?
Cocked, locked and ready to rock...