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SKS Question
Hi folks,
I recently acquired an SKS from a store that had very little info it was willing to share about it. As it's not in default military config I don't think it fits in the curio section anymore. Here is the URL for your quick viewing.
First of all, this Norinco SKS I believe is a paratrooper based on the length compared to others I've seen, though it was not distinguished as one by the shop or tag. My main question is in regards to the polymer stock it came with:
I understand that this stock is very close to the original wood one, and so it doesn't trigger any 922r compliance requirements (like say, a slightly different dragunov stock with more pistol grip would?). This is at least the shop's argument. However, doesn't this replacement part count as taking the weapon out of 'original military configuration' regardless of its similarity to the factory one? My collection mostly uses FMJ stuff so my best and most frequent place to shoot is in the desert near Ocotillo. The problem is that I deal with the border patrol regularly, and I can't afford to simply trust the shop on this info.
Bottom line, what the shop thinks may be hairline-legal and enough so for me to make quick runs to the range and home, may be a bit more problematic when the border patrol stop points on the 8 west are involved. They already tried to throw a fit about my Saiga AK47 in 5.65 (those polymer ones atlantic sells), I was a few rude words from one of their power trip holding cells, fortunately a senior trooper decided to shut up his deputy's ill informed tough guy routine.
Much appreciation for any light you fine folks can shed on this situation. This gun shoots tight groups and is a real joy under 150m, loving it more than any saiga AK I've owned.
PS- the railed receiver cover and scope didn't come with it, just having some fun with parts
I recently acquired an SKS from a store that had very little info it was willing to share about it. As it's not in default military config I don't think it fits in the curio section anymore. Here is the URL for your quick viewing.
First of all, this Norinco SKS I believe is a paratrooper based on the length compared to others I've seen, though it was not distinguished as one by the shop or tag. My main question is in regards to the polymer stock it came with:
I understand that this stock is very close to the original wood one, and so it doesn't trigger any 922r compliance requirements (like say, a slightly different dragunov stock with more pistol grip would?). This is at least the shop's argument. However, doesn't this replacement part count as taking the weapon out of 'original military configuration' regardless of its similarity to the factory one? My collection mostly uses FMJ stuff so my best and most frequent place to shoot is in the desert near Ocotillo. The problem is that I deal with the border patrol regularly, and I can't afford to simply trust the shop on this info.
Bottom line, what the shop thinks may be hairline-legal and enough so for me to make quick runs to the range and home, may be a bit more problematic when the border patrol stop points on the 8 west are involved. They already tried to throw a fit about my Saiga AK47 in 5.65 (those polymer ones atlantic sells), I was a few rude words from one of their power trip holding cells, fortunately a senior trooper decided to shut up his deputy's ill informed tough guy routine.
Much appreciation for any light you fine folks can shed on this situation. This gun shoots tight groups and is a real joy under 150m, loving it more than any saiga AK I've owned.
PS- the railed receiver cover and scope didn't come with it, just having some fun with parts
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