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Old 01-14-2021, 4:40 PM
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Talking Need help looking for a NK SKS

Hello,

I’d like to find a North Korean SKS. I’ve always wanted one as my grandfather was North Korean. I have checked online auctions, but I have not been able to find one.

Does anyone know of one for sale? I’m looking for an all numbers matching in very good condition.

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Old 01-14-2021, 4:45 PM
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That's a very tall order. North Korean SKS's are about as rare as they come. Check Morphy's or Rock Island Auction, they put some up for auction every once in a while. But expect to pay top dollar.
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Old 01-14-2021, 5:17 PM
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Thanks, I was checking Rock Island but I’ll try Morphy’s. Yeah I’m sure I’ll spend a lot for it hahah or at least I think I am

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That's a very tall order. North Korean SKS's are about as rare as they come. Check Morphy's or Rock Island Auction, they put some up for auction every once in a while. But expect to pay top dollar.
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Old 01-14-2021, 5:19 PM
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NK most rare albanian second right? sorry thread jack best of luck on your mission to find one.
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Hello,

I’d like to find a North Korean SKS. I’ve always wanted one as my grandfather was North Korean. I have checked online auctions, but I have not been able to find one.

Does anyone know of one for sale? I’m looking for an all numbers matching in very good condition.

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RARE North Korean SKS Type 63 Matching!

https://www.d4guns.com/product/north...sks-type-63/?r
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Old 01-14-2021, 5:50 PM
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RARE North Korean SKS Type 63 Matching!

https://www.d4guns.com/product/north...sks-type-63/?r
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NK most rare albanian second right? sorry thread jack best of luck on your mission to find one.
Incorrect.

It's NorK, east German, and north Vietnamese are the rarest.

Albanian is rare. But not on the same tier as them.

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Old 01-14-2021, 6:04 PM
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NORTH KOREAN MODEL 63 SKS RIFLE W/ GAS CUT OFF

https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item...-w-gas-cut-off


SERIAL NUMBER 3260 BARREL 20" CALIBER 7.62X39 MANUFACTURED 1963+. The rare North Korean SKS Model 63 is typically only found in captured rifles from the Vietnam war. These rare rifles differ from their Chinese and Russian counterparts as they have the five pointed star within a circle with 63 stamped on dust cover, Laminated stock with chrome plated blade bayonet. Numerous inspections and serial number found on left side of butt. Serial numbers found on trigger guard, magazine, bolt and left side of receiver. Unique gas shut off lever for launching grenades found at gas tube assembly. CONDITION. Good with matching numbers with scuffs and impressions in wood. Blue finsih is good with expected losses and no import markings. Two holes drilled in left side of receiver believed to be for optics mount but not verified. Cleaning kit in butt trap and period khaki cotton sling with leather tabs. Extremely rare battle rifle from the secretive North Korean nation. C&R GARY THOMAS COLLECTION
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Old 01-14-2021, 6:14 PM
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Gramsh Albanian SKS 7.62x39mm Semi-Automatic Rifle

https://www.proxibid.com/Firearms-Mi...79299#topoflot

Nice Gramsh Albanian SKS semi-automatic rifle in 7.62x39mm. The rifle is in nice used condition and the barrel measures 20.5" long overall. Comes with folding bayonet. SN:02589-78. FFL required for transfer. (220-4)
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German SKS Model Karbiner S:

The Year of manufacture is stamped into the left side of the receiver in front of the serial number along with the stylized sunburst logo. The butt stock has a slot for a sling similar to the slot in a K98 Mauser and there is no provision for a cleaning rod. Very few were imported into the U.S. and, Michael Kreca, our writer on Yugoslavia has discovered why. In 1991, Germany once again recognized Croatia's declaration of "independence" from a dissolving Yugoslavia, much like it had done 50 years before. In fact, at that time, the most popular song in Croatia was "Danke, Danke Deutschland" (Thank you, Thank you, Germany.)

As part of this process, Germany, once again attempting to gain influence in the Balkans via the willing Croats, over the next three years gave Croatia nearly all of the former German People's Army's (East German military) huge stocks of existing weaponry ranging from Kar. Ss and MPi-Ks (AK-47s) to Mi-8 attack helicopters and 130mm howitzers as well as various types of MiG warplanes.
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Old 01-14-2021, 9:38 PM
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Thank you for all the replies!
Will definitely be looking at those suggestions
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NK,NVA, EG, all unicorns. I'd love to say Albanians are super rare but I didn't have much trouble finding two that were very nice and matching. Not cheap though.

There are a bunch of oddball Chicoms that are rare and collectible too. They were put togethers for importation but still neat.

I don't want to upset mods by linking to it, but there is currently an East German SKS on GB listed for a cool $10,000.

After all these years, the SKS is still the bread and butter of my meager milsurp collection. The fact that 7.62x39 wolf can still be found at sort of reasonable prices makes me love them even more.
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You might wanna try Survivor's SKS Boards. They might have some leads for you

https://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php
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You might wanna try Survivor's SKS Boards. They might have some leads for you

https://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php
Been a visitor there since day one.
Great site! Broken down by country of origin.
Some of their members' collections are overwhelming.
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You might wanna try Survivor's SKS Boards. They might have some leads for you

https://www.sksboards.com/smf/index.php
They used to have a killer classified section before the split. Matched Gunboards for SKS stuff. PAX
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Been a visitor there since day one.
Great site! Broken down by country of origin.
Some of their members' collections are overwhelming.
This is true. The SKS tends to multiply due to the numerous variants, relative affordability, and simple, robust, reliable characteristics. I transitioned from “accumulation” phase to “enjoy what I have” phase. I still wouldn’t turn down a good deal on another one if it was in front of me.
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This is true. The SKS tends to multiply due to the numerous variants, relative affordability, and simple, robust, reliable characteristics. I transitioned from “accumulation” phase to “enjoy what I have” phase. I still wouldn’t turn down a good deal on another one if it was in front of me.
I'm a sucker for an SKS deal, any condition. But unfortunately, they're few and far between these years, in this state. PAX
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The North Korean's are uber rare. I've never seen one in person.

I was able to get a North Vietnamese SKS around ten years ago. It has some battlefield damage and it's original sling.

Rough shape, but original.








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OP -

They are out there - Not easy to find nor reasonably priced by any means -

This one have been refinished to hide the heavy pitting - The stock have been refinished also - Slightly sanded -

It's unfortunate as we who collect bring back cherished them for the original condition -

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This is a nice one -

Coming out of a huge collection -

The two holes on the side of the receiver is not for an optic but it's for grenade launching sight -


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SERIAL NUMBER 3260 BARREL 20" CALIBER 7.62X39 MANUFACTURED 1963+. The rare North Korean SKS Model 63 is typically only found in captured rifles from the Vietnam war. These rare rifles differ from their Chinese and Russian counterparts as they have the five pointed star within a circle with 63 stamped on dust cover, Laminated stock with chrome plated blade bayonet. Numerous inspections and serial number found on left side of butt. Serial numbers found on trigger guard, magazine, bolt and left side of receiver. Unique gas shut off lever for launching grenades found at gas tube assembly. CONDITION. Good with matching numbers with scuffs and impressions in wood. Blue finsih is good with expected losses and no import markings. Two holes drilled in left side of receiver believed to be for optics mount but not verified. Cleaning kit in butt trap and period khaki cotton sling with leather tabs. Extremely rare battle rifle from the secretive North Korean nation. C&R GARY THOMAS COLLECTION
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Which is the best shooter, Yugo, Russian or Norinco ?
Any restrictions on out of state purchases or auctions ?

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Beautiful rifle SVT - Always a pleasure for me seeing it -


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I was able to get a North Vietnamese SKS around ten years ago. It has some battlefield damage and it's original sling.

Rough shape, but original.
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To show the difference in conditions -

The first gun is heavily pitted also was converted to gas cut off for launching grenades -

The 2nd is all original -









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https://www.d4guns.com/product/north...sks-type-63/?r
This is actually priced pretty good. A valmet AKM is more expensive.
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This website seems to have pretty much everything known about every SKS variant there is so you can compare features and markings if you find one to make sure you aren’t getting scammed.

https://www.yooperj.com/SKS.htm

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