Albanian SKSs update

RTO · 09-15-2012, 07:12 PM

Anyone that didn't get one on the first go around, SOG is advertising them as available now. They aren't cheap though, the advertised price is $339.95.

They are also advertising the Yugo M59 at $295. and the Yugo 59/66 at $349.95.

I'm not suggesting that these are great prices but they may be the last ones available through dealers.

AKWARRIOR · 11-07-2012, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by RTO

Anyone that didn't get one on the first go around, SOG is advertising them as available now. They aren't cheap though, the advertised price is $339.95.

They are also advertising the Yugo M59 at $295. and the Yugo 59/66 at $349.95.

I'm not suggesting that these are great prices but they may be the last ones available through dealers.

I got an Albanian fixer upper years ago from CAI for $100.It had powdered rust in the magazine and graffiti all over the stock from some soldier.There was no major pitting or damage from all that powdered rust or dirt.Its crude but it cleaned up nicely and shoots well.

SIXPACK · 11-08-2012, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by AKWARRIOR

I got an Albanian fixer upper years ago from CAI for $100.It had powdered rust in the magazine and graffiti all over the stock from some soldier.There was no major pitting or damage from all that powdered rust or dirt.Its crude but it cleaned up nicely and shoots well.

I used to love getting those as they were always the easiest to sell, that graffiti gave them great character. You wouldn't mind posting a few pics of it, would you?

AKWARRIOR · 11-10-2012, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SIXPACK

I used to love getting those as they were always the easiest to sell, that graffiti gave them great character. You wouldn't mind posting a few pics of it, would you?

There ya go.

Hard to see but is very distinguishable in person.Heart on the grip with initials.Also a heart under the gas tube and some other stuff.The soldier must of been in love with some girl and put it on the rifle.I guess destruction of Gov property wasn't a crime over there.

It was a mess when I got it.Inside the action it was like it had sat under a leaking engine for years.Thick oil in there and gravel and dirt.It took a while but cleaned up nicely and had no problems functioning.

SIXPACK · 11-11-2012, 11:38 PM

Nice!

I've seen some that had more graffitti than your typical railroad car, some very artistic and well done, and some that looked like a drunk monkey carved it!

500grains · 11-27-2012, 06:11 PM

I like the frog sticker on the end.

RTO · 11-28-2012, 11:44 PM

The bayonet made good rat roasters too.

hangfire · 11-29-2012, 08:50 AM

When I bought my Yugos, you could almost buy 'em by the crate.

bounce · 12-01-2012, 06:53 PM

Find the Albaninans in this photo! Winners get the "I'ma SKS Guy" award.

RTO · 12-01-2012, 07:38 PM

Looks like the two on the right. The extended hand guards are unique to Albanian SKSs

Czubek · 12-03-2012, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by RTO

Looks like the two on the right. The extended hand guards are unique to Albanian SKSs

That and the blued cruciform bayonets, squared off magazines and the AK style charging handles.

Brian

RTO · 12-04-2012, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Czubek

That and the blued cruciform bayonets, squared off magazines and the AK style charging handles.

Brian

I knew about the charging handle but never noticed the shape of the mag.

bounce · 12-01-2012, 07:57 PM

you're an SKS GUy!

bounce · 12-17-2012, 01:41 PM

me neither! I don't recall reading about that either....thanks for the lesson!

I sold the blonde one...she was unmatching and had a single hole butt plate...and the stock was only single drilled as well. the crown was beat all to hell

the dark one is all matching with an inch shorter bayonet..both mirror bore / bolt face. the crown has been "lightly smithed".. pics anyone for dissection? looks like someone went into the crown by about a 16th of an inch.... I wonder if this is best?

09-15-2012, 07:12 PM	#1
RTO Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Flarda Posts: 29,610	Albanian SKSs update Anyone that didn't get one on the first go around, SOG is advertising them as available now. They aren't cheap though, the advertised price is $339.95. They are also advertising the Yugo M59 at $295. and the Yugo 59/66 at $349.95. I'm not suggesting that these are great prices but they may be the last ones available through dealers. __________________ 3 Make America Like Florida

11-29-2012, 08:50 AM	#8
hangfire Home on the range Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S. Indiana Posts: 17,287	When I bought my Yugos, you could almost buy 'em by the crate. __________________ "Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure of the universe" -Albert Einstein-

11-11-2012, 11:38 PM	#5
SIXPACK RIP America 1776-2012 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 13,443	Nice! I've seen some that had more graffitti than your typical railroad car, some very artistic and well done, and some that looked like a drunk monkey carved it!

11-27-2012, 06:11 PM	#6
500grains Soldier of Allah Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Crackerland Posts: 31,690	I like the frog sticker on the end.

11-28-2012, 11:44 PM	#7
RTO Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Flarda Posts: 29,610	The bayonet made good rat roasters too.

12-01-2012, 06:53 PM	#9
bounce Senile Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 7310 ft .002 mach :N AZ Posts: 2,463	Find the Albaninans in this photo! Winners get the "I'ma SKS Guy" award.

12-01-2012, 07:38 PM	#10
RTO Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Flarda Posts: 29,610	Looks like the two on the right. The extended hand guards are unique to Albanian SKSs

12-01-2012, 07:57 PM	#13
bounce Senile Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 7310 ft .002 mach :N AZ Posts: 2,463	you're an SKS GUy!

12-17-2012, 01:41 PM	#14
bounce Senile Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: 7310 ft .002 mach :N AZ Posts: 2,463	me neither! I don't recall reading about that either....thanks for the lesson! I sold the blonde one...she was unmatching and had a single hole butt plate...and the stock was only single drilled as well. the crown was beat all to hell the dark one is all matching with an inch shorter bayonet..both mirror bore / bolt face. the crown has been "lightly smithed".. pics anyone for dissection? looks like someone went into the crown by about a 16th of an inch.... I wonder if this is best?