Online at Proxibid.com 10 days prior to auction. The magazines often have numbers electropenciled on them, but they rarely match the serial number of the pistol. It is unclear exactly when production began, but it appears that prototypes were made starting in 1958. Most have a brown-to-plum-colored safety, hammer and extractor, although some have a mottled finish. by Greasemonkey Sat May 25, 2013 10:43 pm, Post . CAI ST.ALB.VT SKS 7.62X39 CHINA SERIAL #'S MATCH FFL gayle tsew A+ (1441) Add Favorite Seller Seller's Other Items Used Condition FFL is required Ask Seller a Question Watch Current Bid $0.00 Starting Bid $749.00 Sign In/Register to Bid Enter your maximum bid. The frame usually has a number under the stocks, but this is a part number since it does not correlate with the serial number. This report supersedes the catalog description. The import mark on the right side of the barrel is stamped "CAI ST ALB VT 30-06". It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. In that time frame, I don't think there was much distinction between the two. , and you should immediately look for the other features like the serial & import mark. Completed forms may be faxed prior to auction to 845-635-5140. In addition to importing bulk surplus ammunition, Century is the US importer and distributor for Red Army Standard Ammunition.[5]. Summary Vehicle History Report below provided by AutoCheck. Bidders are responsible for confirming their import laws and any restrictions do not release a purchaser from their responsibility for payment of an invoice. A Patek Phillipe 18K Yellow Gold Wrist Watch, Large Sherri Smith Geometric Tapestry, 175"W, German Mixed Metal Frederick II Tobacco Box, Peter Anton DARK BAR Hyperrealistic Ice Cream Sculpture, A Chinese jade-handled silver letter opener, An early 20th century novelty 'flute', rosewood walking stick, GOLOK, kort svrd, Java, Indonesien. i picked me up a chinese sks today and have some questions about it. Discussion of the SKS platform of semi auto rifles Preservation forum, please no altered military surplus rifles or discussions on altering in this forum. Redfield nor the consignors are responsible for any misinformation pertaining to grades and bidders agree that they are not relying on this information to purchase or bid. Send email to admins@russian-mosin-nagant-forum.com. If your card is declined there will be a $25 service for using an additional card. Be sure to include the lot number(s) and your shipping address. 4. The rifles imported by Georgia Vt have a much larger import mark and a made up S#. Astute collectors also appreciate the engineering of the Makarov and its simplicity. The following markings are typically on the right side of the frame: Germany CAI ST ALB VT 9mm Mak Classic Distributers, Inc. (Swanton, Vt.) The following marking is at the right rear of the frame in very small font: Makarov 9 x 18 Germany CDI Swan VT Cole Distributing (Smithville, Ky.) The following marking is stamped in very small font on the right side of the frame or on the bottom of the frame above the trigger area: Cole Dist Smith KY Ruko (Buffalo, N.Y.). DO NOT BID IF YOU DO DO NOT OR CAN NOT AGREE TO ALL TERMS. 13. Payment must be made within 2 business days of email notification. This discount is not valid for credit card purchases. Original technical or repair manuals are another desirable, but uncommon, accessory.Makarov Importation To The United StatesSeveral different companies imported East German Makarovs into the United States starting in the 1990s. 45 South Avenue, Pleasant Valley, NY 12569. The cartridge body essentially has no taper, which makes it well-suited for blowback pistols. If you are more than 15 minutes late you may be required to reschedule. IMPORTANT NOTES: Your items must be paid in full by the payment due date and / or prior to pick up. Bidders picking up their purchases must do so within five (5) business days of payment or call us to make other arrangements; otherwise, the items will be considered abandoned. Purchaser is responsible for all document transfer fees. Stock shows minor nicks and indentations, as well as wear to varnish all around. with offices in Montreal. Model 1917 | History in Firearms Email accounting@CordierAuction.com for Wire Transfer instructions. CONDITION REPORTS: All bidders should email questions regarding condition reports. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. Stock retains its original serial number, date of manufacture, and arsenal stamps. Several different designs were submitted for evaluation including ones by Makarov, Korovin, Rakov, Simonov, Sevryugin, Voyevodin and Baryshev. 717-599-0169 14. All property is sold AS IS, and ALL SALES ARE FINAL- NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. PICK-UP: Appointment times will be available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday following the auction. Caliber: 7.62x39mm. 0 Bids Bid History Time Left 15 min rule 4d + However, all lots offered online are sold without minimum or reserve to the highest bidder regardless of price. Property is open to thorough public inspection. The rigs also contain a side pouch to accommodate a spare magazine. Follow over bridge and thru Poughkeepsie. ST. ALB, VT." and "MDL 56 7.62X39 / CUGIR ROMANIA". Redfield will not be held responsible for any damage during shipment. I found that the ATF did not require import marks until 1986 and that Century Arms moved from St. Albans in 2002, so it was imported some time in that period. Some were imported and sold in the United States in the 1990s and bear the importer marking CDI Swan. Follow to end and make right onto Rt. Carbine appears to be straight out of the crate after being refurbished and packed away for years in an eastern European depot. A range of serial numbers has been observed across the various letter codes for the years 1960 through 1965 (ranging from 00XX to 96XX), which supports the idea that each unique one- or two-letter code was for a production run of 9,999 pistols. Payment is due by Wednesday following the auction. 7. Instructions to schedule appointment will be on invoice. help to identify - Enfield-Rifles.com These are usually lower-case letters such as s, a, z, or y with marks at different points around them that are believed to document various steps in the inspection process. Researching more than one vehicle? It should come as no small comfort for any patriotic American to know that the countrys firearm industry is vibrant and productive, still faithfully serving the needs of armed citizens, law-enforcement officers and military personneljust as it has for more than two centuries. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. I personally can't hit anything with my SKS. as mriddick said it is not an early import of sks, as they started in early 80s. SKS Forum. Estimates: Whenever estimates are provided in this catalog they are our opinion of the price range that a willing buyer would pay for the property at auction. Although in our discretion we will execute absentee bids or online bids as a convenience to clients, we are not responsible for any errors or omissions in connection therewith. Final Chinese SKS Survey V2.0 Referrer The Comprehensive Chinese SKS Survey Version 2.0 Thank you for clicking on this Comprehensive ChineseSKS Survey v2.0! by Greasemonkey Sun May 26, 2013 9:48 am, Post The pistols letter code and four-digit serial number appear on the left side of the slide and frame. Long guns: $50 for first long gun; $25 for each additional long gun won. Action Type: Semi Automatic Fixed Magazine Rifle. If paying by Money Order, we can ship to wherever it's legal. Samples made in 1958-1959 are the most difficult for collectors to find. An armorers parts kit, a wooden container that holds a variety of tools and gauges for the handgun, is a desirable accessory for todays Makarov collector. There is an 18% internet premium added to your final bid price. record(s) for this. View Item in Catalog Lot #47 (Sale Order: 50 of 298) Sold for: $325.00 to . Barrel is import stamped on the right side and reads "C.A.I ST. ALB VT/ SKS 7.62x39 RUSSIA". i was not able to get a close up of the serial number, chinese writing or the little triangle stamp. For years the thought seemed to be there were new commercially made SKS's produced outside of the military quality structure primarily for export. Mosin Videos, and "How to's" (Sub-Forum). (ALL CREDIT CARDS ADD 4.5%), Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Flintlock Misc, Antique (Pre-1899) Rifles - Matchlock/Wheellock Misc, Century Arms International (CAI) - Rifles, Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Rifles (perc), Winchester Rifles - Modern Bolt/Auto/Single, Winchester Rifles - Pre-1899 Bolt/Single Shot, Century Arms International (CAI) - Pistols, Colt Automatic Pistols (.25, .32, & .380 cal), Colt Single Action Revolvers - Modern (22 Cal. The type, size and location of import stamping varied a great deal by importer. Then some started to suggest that all Chinese SKS's came from military arsenals under military control with the so called commercial models really being most likely scrubbed military models made primarily for export. Location address to be provided to winning bidders on invoice. It can also be depressed to load the magazine more easily.The Makarov is easily fieldstripped. The gun also has a strong following among collectors of Communist-Bloc pistols and those who collect Makarovs specifically. Russian SKS manufactured by Tula in 1954. Bidder acknowledges and understands that this service may or may not function correctly the day of the auction. Any purchases made in the state of Kentucky incur a 6% sales tax. Receiver, barrel, and stock bear Russian arsenal proof marks. In 1995, the company headquarters and sales staff moved to Boca Raton, Florida and to Delray Beach, Florida in 2004. All payments made by credit card will incur a 3% processing fee. After World War II, the Soviets started the process of selecting a new service pistol to replace the TT-33 (Tula Tokarev 33). An armorers parts kit, which is a wooden container that holds a wide variety of tools and gauges, is still seen occasionally today. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CALL 256-442-4007 BEFORE BIDDING! VT MDL 56 7.62X39 CUGIR ROMANIA Pre November 2000 import based on the St. Albans stamp. All parts have matching serial numbers except the receiver cover which seems aftermarket to mount a scope and is marked "Red Star China " on the rear. In 1995, the company headquarters and sales staff moved to Boca Raton, Florida and to Delray Beach, Florida in 2004. B-WEST #1, B-West out of Los Angeles, California: MADE IN CHINA BY NORINCO <left> B-WEST L.A.CA 7.62x39mm SPORTER <right> Type: Hand Engraved Location: Left and Right Rear Receiver Notes: The hand engraving and LA, CA location leads me to believe these SKSs were some of the first ones B-West Imported. Looking for examples - SKS-FILES Year of Manufacture: 1951. (ALL CREDIT CARDS ADD 4.5%) Condition: Used, As New Brand: cai st alb vt russian Caliber: 7.62x39 (AK47/SKS) Item #: 904188445 SKU: sks Payment must be made within 24 hours of close of auction. "Tax, Shipping & Handling and Internet Premium not included. I'd like to get rid of the scope mount and replace it with a regular receiver cover. Internet Premium: 18% 3. WIRE TRANSFER REQUIRED for invoice amount over: Domestic $2,500 and International $1,000. See page 27 of Joe Poyer's book, The SKS Carbine. Handguns: $65 for first handgun; $35 for each additional handgun won. The magazine follower has a protrusion that acts as a slide hold open. IT IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBLITY TO PROVIDE REDFIELD GROUP AUCTIONS, INC WITH THE NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE # AND FFL # OF YOUR AGENT THAT IS WILLING TO RECEIVE YOUR PURCHASE. The bullet diameter of the Makarov round is greater than that of most 9 mm cartridges; 0.363" compared to 0.355"/0.356" for the 9x19 mm (Luger) and 9x17 mm (.380 ACP) rounds. IMPORTANT: Before bidding, please read the terms and conditions. Norinco SKS Info | Perfect Union Interest in the PM is growing as collectors have come to appreciate its fine qualities and numerous variations. FAXED COPIES OF THE LICENSE SHOULD BE SENT TO 256-467-7359 or emailed to cfisher@redfieldgroup.com. Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Wire Transfer. 18. SKS 7.62x39 Russia CAI ST ALB VT Serial # is intentionally blacked out - we do not show serial #s. Proof marks on receiver. These should not be labeled as, , as they never went there, but are still a cool variant to have, and are usually in very nice shape.*. INfo on late 1980's "CAI" CHinese SKS | Gunboards Forums Shipping may be provided by our preferred shipper: by Celt Sun May 26, 2013 10:23 am, Post He then sought sources of surplus rifles that he could sell for a profit. MLW Item Dimensions: L: 40 - 1/2".Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 20 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore 7.62x39mm Drop at Comb Drop at Heel FFL Status Curio & Relic Length of Pull Manufacturer Tula Model SKS Paperwork Serial Number FT3T7356, Item Dimensions:, Name, Value, Accessories, Barrel Length, 20 - 1/2", Caliber/Bore, 7.62x39mm, Drop at Comb, Drop at Heel, FFL Status, Curio & Relic, Length of Pull, Manufacturer, Tula, Model, SKS, Paperwork, Serial Number, FT3T7356, Magnificent Silver and Gold Mezuzah case, Moshe Smilovici circa, 1950, A Paper Sefer Torah on wooden rollers, probably 19th century. Bidder does hereby indemnify and hold harmless Auctioneer and seller from any and all damages, claims, or liabilities from injuries to persons or property of any type whatsoever, caused before, during, or after the auction. Shipping rates will be assessed upon request and charged They are prized by their owners because they are considered to be the most well-made of the Makarovs. 10. Cai St.alb.vt Sks 7.62x39 China Serial #'S Match Catalog descriptions are for simple identification purposes only, no representations are made as to authenticity, age, origin or value. Please read the rules at the top of each forum. East German production of the Makarov pistol began in the late 1950s and continued until 1965a relatively brief production run. I sold four and kept one. Buyer will pay actual shipping costs, insurance and $10 PER ITEM packaging fee for guns and $10 per package on knives. Lately the discussion of commercially produced SKS's from China has taken a turn. The company was started after William Sucher, a typewriter repairman, took a LeeEnfield rifle in trade against a typewriter he had repaired for a customer. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. List of Chinese Type 56 Importers - SKS-FILES A popular holster with collectors is a cloth one in raindrop camouflage pattern, although it was not officially used in service. Participation Requirements: Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval Payment Options: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Wire Transfer Payment Instructions: For online bidders we accept MasterCard, Visa, & American Express. Under no circumstances shall Bidder have any kind of claim against Redfield Group Auctions, Inc or anyone else if the internet service fails to work correctly before or during the live auction. First, ensure the pistol is unloaded and remove the magazine. 16. The East German Makarov, also known as the Pistol M, or PM, is a fascinating relic of the Cold War era. by bean Sun May 26, 2013 9:26 am, Post AutoCheck vehicle history reports deliver information on reported accidents, odometer rollback, lemon vehicles, branded titles and much more. UCAAR shall not be liable in any way for such a difference. If you would like your purchase released to our preferred shipper please email accounting@cordierauction.com with your permission to release. Payment must be made within 24 hours from close of auction. YOU MUST AGREE TO ALL TERMS OF SALE BEFORE BIDDING. Additional commissions shall be due and payable. It appears that very few of the pistols made in 1958 and 1959 have survived based on the limited numbers seen. Collectors like the fact that the pistol was not significantly altered for importation (other than the import marking and grips with a thumb rest), which is not the case for other surplus pistols (such at the TT-33, which had an external safety added). Matching components include the receiver, receiver cover, bolt carrier, bolt, magazine cover, trigger guard, and stock. It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. China SKS 7.62. Once an invoice is paid, the purchase will be prepared for shipment or pickup. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to, negligence, shall UCAAR and its consignors be liable for lost profits or any special, incidental, or consequential damages that result from the use of, or the inability to use, this site. The auction company shall not be held responsible for any 'missed' bids or bids unseen by the auctioneer. Ammunition: $40 per lot. You or your third-party shipper shall remove it by 4pm EST on the Wednesday following the auction.