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The SKS Carbine, 5th Revised and Expanded Edition by Steve Kehaya and Joe Poyer.A complete analysis of the Communist Bloc's SKS Carbine the first detailed study of this fine, collectible carbine in twentyfive years. Every part analyzed to tell you how to determine its country of origin and whether or not those parts are compatible between SKS carbines of different national manufacturers.This famed Sovietdesigned shoulder arm, which together with the AK47, armed hundreds of thousands of National Liberation Front fighters from Vietnam to Angola. It was manufactured in six countries and its total production ran into the tens of millions. Since 1986, over 1,000,000 of those Albanian, Russian, East German, Chinese, North Vietnamese, North Korean, Romanian and Yugoslav SKS Carbines were imported into the United States. That vast number not only provides a fertile field for collectors, but helps keep prices low enough to make the SKS carbine a fine plinking and hunting rifle.The SKS Carbine examines the firearm on a partbypart basis so that you can determine 1) which parts are original on a particular SKS carbine, 2) in which country they were produced, 3) which of those parts are interchangeable between different manufacturers and which are not, 4) how to read serial numbers to determine date of manufacture and country of origin, and 5) what the inspection markings stamped on metal and wood parts mean.Since the vast majority of SKS Carbines in the U.S. are military surplus, you will learn how to examine and select a fine, shootable SKS Carbine. You are also provided with complete assembly/disassembly instructions, how to manufacture most parts if you cannot find a commercial source, and ammunition characteristics, and ballistic information.An expanded list of factory codes for the Chinese SKS carbines has been made available to the authors by collector Howard Bearse. That information and more has also been included in this 5th revised and expanded edition of The SKS Carbine.K. Stewart;Bookwyrm's review below is not quite correct. The 5th edition has been updated to include information on the Romanian SKS Carbines.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The SKS Carbine, 5th Revised and Expanded Edition'? A: The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the SKS Carbine, detailing its history, parts compatibility, and how to identify its country of origin.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Steve Kehaya and Joe Poyer, both knowledgeable in firearm history and collectors.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book has a total of 256 pages, making it a thorough resource for collectors and enthusiasts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in firearm collecting? A: Yes, the book includes detailed explanations and guidelines that make it accessible for beginners as well as experienced collectors.
- Q: What specific features does the book cover regarding SKS Carbines? A: The book discusses original parts identification, country of production, parts interchangeability, serial number reading, and inspection markings.
- Q: When was the 5th edition of this book published? A: The 5th edition was published on December 1, 2020.
- Q: Does the book include historical context about the SKS Carbine? A: Yes, it provides historical insights about the SKS Carbine's use in various conflicts and its production across different countries.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: The book is available in paperback binding, making it easy to handle and read.
- Q: Can this book help in determining a SKS Carbine's date of manufacture? A: Yes, the book includes instructions on how to read serial numbers to ascertain the date of manufacture.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that buyers receive a quality product.