Navy Arms SKS Sharpshooter

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Navy Arms SKS Sharpshooter

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Back in the late 1980's and early 1990's, there were thousands of SKS's flooding the market from China. So many were available that it was hard to give them away at $70 with a half-case of ammunition.

With the stagnant market, a few importers began to get creative, and Val Forgett of Navy Arms was one of those dealers trying to spice things up. He began to offer a line of commercial adaptations of the SKS to make them more appealing. One of them was called the Sharpshooter, which featured a detachable scope and mount with a bi-pod that took place of the bayonet. Other variations were called the Cowboy Companion, Farmer's Friend, and the Sniper.

Even with the accessories, sales did not flourish, and Navy Arms only produced a limited number of these commercial variants. SKS collectors will sometimes jump for joy when one is added to the fold. I felt lucky to find my Sharpshooter in unfired-since-packing condition. Mine also came with a carrying case accessory.

Here are some pics. Enjoy.

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Thanks for looking. :wink:
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I am assuming that you have one of each variation. :) That is neat. 8-)
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millman wrote:I am assuming that you have one of each variation. :) That is neat. 8-)
Working on that. :D
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8-) 8-) 8-)
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That really is a neat rifle and I love the set up!
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OK I am in love with that SKS... The more I see SKS's the more I love them.
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