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So, a family member from out of state is no longer into guns and wants to send one to me.
Markings are located on the left side of the receiver and are a triangle with "26", 3 chinese characters that I was told state "56" and then SN with receiver SN in the 13 million range.
From what I gather based on this website (http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=26665) its a Chinese SKS type 56 carbine made in factory 26 around 1969. It has a folding spike bayonet and fixed magazine. The rest of the SN's on the trigger guard, fixed magazine, etc all match each other but not the receiver. There doesnt appear to be "SKS" listed anywhere on the rifle, no apparent import markings (although he said he never took the rifle apart to check for any), and no other identifying marks that he's aware of.
So, BIGGEST question - based on Robert-Roos it looks like I cant get this weapon sent to me in CA ("Made in China 56") BUT since it doesnt have a detachable magazine I can (based on some internet info Ive found)???? Does the fact that its a carbine also affect AW status? Since 30515 states "(c) "Assault weapon" does not include either of the following: (1) Any antique firearm." Does this mean once it hits the 50yr mark I'll be able to own it in CA since no "evil" features are present and just need to find someone to hold onto it for a while?
Next, since Im unsure if I'll be able to get it, what would it be worth in the free world? Im an AR guy and dont really follow AK/SKS pattern rifles.
*EDIT* - from what I remember seeing it a while back it looks like BR's top rifle in this pic.
Thanks in advance!
Markings are located on the left side of the receiver and are a triangle with "26", 3 chinese characters that I was told state "56" and then SN with receiver SN in the 13 million range.
From what I gather based on this website (http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=26665) its a Chinese SKS type 56 carbine made in factory 26 around 1969. It has a folding spike bayonet and fixed magazine. The rest of the SN's on the trigger guard, fixed magazine, etc all match each other but not the receiver. There doesnt appear to be "SKS" listed anywhere on the rifle, no apparent import markings (although he said he never took the rifle apart to check for any), and no other identifying marks that he's aware of.
So, BIGGEST question - based on Robert-Roos it looks like I cant get this weapon sent to me in CA ("Made in China 56") BUT since it doesnt have a detachable magazine I can (based on some internet info Ive found)???? Does the fact that its a carbine also affect AW status? Since 30515 states "(c) "Assault weapon" does not include either of the following: (1) Any antique firearm." Does this mean once it hits the 50yr mark I'll be able to own it in CA since no "evil" features are present and just need to find someone to hold onto it for a while?
Next, since Im unsure if I'll be able to get it, what would it be worth in the free world? Im an AR guy and dont really follow AK/SKS pattern rifles.
*EDIT* - from what I remember seeing it a while back it looks like BR's top rifle in this pic.
Thanks in advance!
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