The serial number is also hand-scribed on the . This is considered an unusual and desirable accessory. The total due on your invoice will include: (1) your final bid price, (2) the buyer's premium, and (3) any applicable sales tax. Does anyone have any Chinese SKS's with the correct IC import mark on the barrel that are non-/26\, or that are /26\ but NOT 9 or 12 mills? [1], With his brother-in-law, Manny Weigensberg, Sucher made contacts in foreign countries for the importation of military surplus rifles and handguns and by the 1970s, Century became the single largest importer of firearms in the United States and Canada.[2][3]. Should you not agree with our terms, please don't bid because you will be held to them. Lots will be sold in catalog number order. In this process they used new receivers and scrubbed receivers. X | 634 | 101 | Lc | 62.4723ms, CAI.ST.ALB.VT IMPORTED RUSSIAN SKS 7.62X39, This is a model-SKS made by Tula (a star with up-arrow and 1954 is engraved on the top of the receiver) comes with blade type bayonet,fixed magazine,correct canvas sling,condition is 98%+ to 99%. BUYERS PREMIUM DEFINITION: The Buyers Premium is that portion of the commission(s) which is being paid by the buyer. Unable to retrieve AutoCheck Summary Report, please try back later. CONDITION REPORTS: All bidders should email questions regarding condition reports. 15. Reviews of different Mosin Models. . Therefore, the buyer should rely solely on their own knowledge to determine the amount they are willing to pay. The East German variant was considered a rarity in the past, but after the collapse of the erstwhile nation in 1990, many of these pistols were imported into the United States where they found their way into the hands of shooters and collectors as military surplus.The Makarov Is BornThe story of the East German Makarov begins, of course, with the Soviet Makarov. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Credit card or wire transfer only. Buyer is responsible for paying taxes in their state. 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. Next, pull the trigger guard down, pull the slide to the rear, then lift it up off the frames rails. 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. The pistols have the following marking on the front of the grip strap: ERNST THAELMANN MOD. Buyer relies solely on his/her own inspection and judgment when bidding. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. Cordier Auctions provides shipping for firearms and ammunition (except NRR firearms). Shipping AutoCheck found Bidder agrees that everything is sold as is and that they may not return any item they purchase. STORAGE: If you are unable to remove your purchases within one week following the auction, they will be considered abandoned and become property of Cordier Auctions. It has a pristine chrome-lined bore alongside all milled parts. East German production of the Makarov pistol began in the late 1950s and continued until 1965a relatively brief production run. Mine looks like those, Except the finish is a darker red. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. It is unclear exactly when production began, but it appears that prototypes were made starting in 1958. The manufacturing issues apparently were worked out and production continued through 1965, making for a relatively brief production run. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. pca225@postalconnections.com SKS 7.62x39 Russia CAI ST ALB VT Serial # is intentionally blacked out - we do not show serial #s. Proof marks on receiver. 17. SKS's are seen with serial numbers in the 9 million, and 12 million ranges, giving them dates of 1965 & 1968, right before the Chinese aid to Syria. So if a "89" dated rifle is early this one must be real early. Mike, As I have said many times here commercial means assembled for off shore sales These guns were made up new from surplus parts. Credit card or wire transfer only. 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. If you purchase a gun that is not legal in your state, WE WILL NOT REFUND ANY MONEY and you agree to all of these terms by bidding. On the bolt it looks like 2 arrows in a X pattern a D on left side a C on right side if you r looking . If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive. The company was founded in 1961 in St. Albans, Vermont, This lot is PICKUP ONLY. 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. 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.). Friday 3-8pm and Saturday 3-5pm. Postal Connections 225 AS New York State Form ST-120 must be completed and kept on file with our office. Any pistol with a 58 or 59 date is considered a great rarity and is seldom seen for sale.Further research is needed to determine how many pistols were actually imported into the United States; however, the number appears to be fairly significant since they are routinely seen for sale at gun shows, gun shops and at online auctions.So What's The Makarov's Appeal?The East German Makarovs have wide appeal to collectors and shooters for a variety of reasons. Shipping rates will be charged to the buyer once the rate has been obtained from UPS. SKS is complete with its blade bayonet, cleaning rod, butt trap cleaning kit, and Finnish M39 leather sling. Might just have to send him my trigger group. There is an 18% internet premium added to your final bid price. Please contact Proxibid to learn about retracting a bid. That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life. All sales are final. $ Minimum bid: $749.00 No Reserve! Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express, and Wire Transfer. Absentee bids are executed at no charge and are a convenience for our customers. The pistols letter code and four-digit serial number appear on the left side of the slide and frame. 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. There will not be anyone to assist you at pick up. AutoCheck vehicle history reports deliver information on reported accidents, odometer rollback, lemon vehicles, branded titles and much more. SKS 7.62x 39 made in China by Norinco CAI ST ALB VT No other markings anywhere that I can see. 13. Barrel is import stamped on the right side and reads "C.A.I ST. ALB VT/ SKS 7.62x39 RUSSIA". Having no need for the rifle, he posted a newspaper to sell it and received more queries about the rifle than he had for typewriters. As not all Internet bidders require shipping, this fee will not be included. Additional commissions shall be due and payable. Click link on invoice e-mail to make payment by credit card. Redfield Group Auctions, Inc may attempt to describe the merchandise in advertising, on the internet and at the auction but makes no representations. Please email any questions at least 24 hours prior to the start of auction. ARMSCORs RIA 5.0 ST semi-automatic 9 mm Luger pistol represents the companys first handgun to be designed and manufactured here in the United States. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted if presented with a business card or letterhead. Here are just a few pictures of SKS's with Sino-Syrian characteristics: Copyright 2016 SKSGUIDE.COM, All Rights Reserved, *Note: Some (but very few) Chinese SKS's have a similar import mark, and the Russian laminate stock/Blued bolt carrier "Combo" which seems to be the most common for the, , but have a NORINCO export stamp. The Laminate stock indicates that it was refurbished at the arsenal at one point. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. Winning bidders will pay actual shipping, insurance and $10 per item packaging costs. 6. might learn a lot more. The Makarov was originally designed by Nikolay Fyedorovich Makarov, a prominent young Soviet arms designer. Summary Vehicle History Report below provided by AutoCheck. Payment must be made within 24 hours from close of auction. NYS Thruway to Exit 18 New Paltz. They can be found on either one, or both sides of the buttstock. . Shipping 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! i picked me up a chinese sks today and have some questions about it. Buyer will pay actual shipping costs, insurance and $10 PER ITEM packaging fee for guns and $10 per package on knives. Good luck! The purchaser is legally responsible for payment. Any one who participates in the auction and/or makes auction purchases agrees to submit to the jurisdiction of the courts of the State of New York with respect to any dispute arising in connection with the auction and/or any auction purchases. Invoice MUST be paid in full prior to pick up or shipping. Estimates are neither a representation nor a prediction of the actual selling price that will be realized at auction, post-auction sale, or upon resale, which may be substantially different from these estimates. Shipping is subject to any restrictions of the purchaser's country. CAI ST A VT SKS 7.62 CHINA We are trying something new - if we test fire a weapon and record the test we will post it. M 9MM IACO SACCA GERMANY MMXXX Century Arms IntL (St. Albans, Vt.)The majority of pistols observed were imported by Century Arms. I find it interesting you seem to be saying the CAI rep was stating the rifle was a new made commercial model which I would think backs the original thought of these being new made rifles for export. DO NOT BID IF YOU DO DO NOT OR CAN NOT AGREE TO ALL TERMS. Stock and receiver cover do not exhibit any arsenal . After payment by due date, visit https://cordierauction.com/customer-pickup to schedule your appointment. Please contact them directly for pre-auction shipping estimates. Barrel is import stamped on the right side and reads "C.A.I ST. ALB VT/ SKS 7.62x39 RUSSIA". The right side of the barrel is marked "CAT ST ALB VT / SKS7.62 X 39 RUSSIA". 1982 Lebanon War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, ISRAEL PUTS CAPTURED ARMS ON DISPLAY - NYTimes.com. Bids cannot be retracted using this feature. China SKS 7.62. im sorry for such bad pictures, i dont have a good camera. 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. FAXED COPIES OF THE LICENSE SHOULD BE SENT TO 256-467-7359. The bore is chrome lined and the bolt carrier bares a lightening cut. Import marked "CAI, St. Alb. 44-55 East). The magazine follower has a protrusion that acts as a slide hold open. This is a nice Russian SKS. PICK-UP: Unable to retrieve AutoCheck Summary Report, please try back later. Double click on the above pic for video of a test firing of this rifle. Carbine appears to be straight out of the crate after being refurbished and packed away for years in an eastern European depot. "CAI ST ALB VT" and "SKS 7.62 CHINA" in tiny (almost missed 'em) font. For example, East Germany made its own variants of the AKM and SKS rifles, as well as the Makarov. PAYMENT: Payment is due by Wednesday following the auction. Caliber:7.62x39mm Action Type:Semi Auto, Fixed Magazine Markings:The import mark on the barrel reads "C.A.I. This indicates that it was imported by Century Arms while they were in St. Albans, VT. I personally can't hit anything with my SKS. However, all lots offered online are sold without minimum or reserve to the highest bidder regardless of price. In 1995, the company headquarters and sales staff moved to Boca Raton, Florida and to Delray Beach, Florida in 2004. Email accounting@CordierAuction.com for Wire Transfer instructions. Items to be shipped will be mailed out on a first-paid-first-shipped basis. My ad blockers block all ads on the Gunboards, ask me how to set up your blockers to prevent ads Tom Prince is "Kivaari" He's famous for SKS trigger work! Take a look! See page 27 of Joe Poyer's book, The SKS Carbine. FAXED COPIES OF THE LICENSE SHOULD BE SENT TO 256-467-7359 or emailed to cfisher@redfieldgroup.com. The barrel has four grooves with a right-hand twist. Severability and Waiver: If any provision or portion of these Terms of Sale shall be deemed unlawful, void, or unenforceable under applicable law, that provision or portion shall be stricken and severed from the remaining provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect. They all were the same 88 prefix and were very close in serial number to each other. AutoCheck found I just picked up an SKS that the seller thought was Russian,,,,, NOT! I have a similar rifle with a 88 serial number prefix. The exception is, obviously, serialized items. Send email to admins@russian-mosin-nagant-forum.com, picked up a chinese sks & have some questions, Re: picked up a chinese sks & have some questions, http://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=26665, http://www.russian-mosin-nagant-forum.c =45&t=3279. 3. Ammunition: $40 per lot. by Greasemonkey Sat May 25, 2013 10:43 pm, Post While the Makarov pistol was originally designed and manufactured in the Soviet Union, it was also produced by other communist countries including China, Bulgaria and, most relevant here, East Germany. Internet bidders who desire to make certain their bid is acknowledged should use the proxy-bidding feature and leave their maximum bid 24 hours before the auction begins. 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. No transfer shall be recognized from one buyer to another. If you would like your purchase released to our preferred shipper please email accounting@cordierauction.com with your permission to release. Payment is due by Wednesday following the auction. WIRE TRANSFER REQUIRED for invoice amount over: Domestic $2,500 and International $1,000. It's always neat to find one of these in like new condition after all these years. . Then again, NORINCO is/was a Gov't owned corpration using gov't armories to produce it's products. All items are shipped via US Postal Service unless other arrangements have been made. It appears that very few of the pistols made in 1958 and 1959 have survived based on the limited numbers seen. However, the extent to which these earlier Walther designs impacted the development of the Makarov pistol and its cartridge has not been documented.East German Production BeginsMost Communist Bloc/Warsaw Pact countries manufactured and used arms similar to that of the Soviet Union, and East Germany was no exception. Stock retains its original serial number, date of manufacture, and arsenal stamps. Guns International #: 101649975 Seller's Inventory #: 48863, When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com. It is the Bidder's responsibility to determine condition, age, genuineness, value or any other determinative factor. . Redfield Group Auctions, Inc reserves the right to withdraw or re-catalog items in this auction. (~2meg file) KATS Firearms Bright mirror chrome lined bore with strong rifling throughout. It is not known precisely how many pistols were made, however the number could be several hundred thousand.The following letter codes have been observed or reported (the original listing of letter codes found at makarov.com was expanded based on additional pistols observed): 1958: S 1959: J, K, L, N, U 1960: B, C, F, G, H, M, T 1961: AR, AS, AQ, AT, AU, AV, AW, AX, AY, AZ, D 1962: AO, AP, BR, BS, BT, BU, BV, BW, BX, BY, BZ 1963: BN, BO, BP, DA, DB, DE, DF, DK, DL, DP, 1964: ES, ET, EV, EW, EX, EZ 1965: ER, FB, FD, FH, FFA small but distinguishing marking found on all pistols is a K100 in a rectangle on the left side of the frame forward of the slide stop. Location address to be provided to winning bidders on invoice. Samples made in 1958-1959 are the most difficult for collectors to find. UCAAR shall not be responsible for any errors or failures to accurately execute bids. The front has a fold out multi-edge bayonet with sling. with time being of the essence. 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. Sounds like it's a nice one and I bet you'll be very happy with it. The PM was the Soviet service pistol from the time it was adopted in 1951 until about 1991. One source indicates that the East German Model PM was built under license at the Ernst Thalmann manufacturing plant in Suhl, Germany. East German models are distinctive due to their K98-style sling slot in the stock, and they were only produced for two or three years. The total due will include: (1) your final bid price, (2) the buyer's premium, and (3) any applicable sales tax. SKS semi-automatic rifle stamped "CAI ST ALB VT KS 7.62 China" ser # 04203. 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. Others have simplified lanyards that are simply knotted and exit through an extra hole in the back of the frame. 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. record(s) for this. All purchases are subject to the New York State Sales Tax of 8.125% unless the purchaser possesses a tax exemption number or requires shipping to a location outside of New York State. Nowhere else have blued bolt carriers shown up in photos of current conflict zones, and to see other features such as the white painted, arabic marked stocks along side them, is just more to support the fact that these came out of Syria. Ammunition: $40 per lot. Redfield Group Auctions, Inc is providing internet pre-auction and live bidding as a service to Bidder. The K100 mark is found on all East German Makarovs and is an inspection acceptance mark. Governing Law and Forum for Disputes: The laws of the State of New York shall govern the auctions of UCAAR. They will pick up your item(s) on the next business day and contact you directly with the shipping charge. Action Type: Semi Automatic Fixed Magazine Rifle. The magazine is open on both sides and is usually nicely blued and finished. Germany CAI ST ALB VT 9mm Mak Classic Distributers, Inc. (Swanton, Vt.) The following marking . SKS semi-automatic rifle stamped "CAI ST ALB VT KS 7.62 China" ser # 04203. FAXED COPIES OF THE LICENSE SHOULD BE SENT TO 256-467-7359 or they can be emailed to cfisher@redfieldgroup.com. UCAAR shall not be liable in any way for such a difference. It should be marked on the left (ish) side of the barrel, and say: CAI ST.ALB.VT. If paying by credit card, store policy is to ship to the billing address of the card. First and foremost, the East German variant is a beautifully made handgun with a high level of fit and finish. See Auction Information for full details.". BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at location in Harrisburg, PA, after invoice is paid in full. The number following the MM marking appears to be the sequential number of the pistol imported. The frame usually has a number under the stocks, but this is a part number since it does not correlate with the serial number. Shipping may be provided by our preferred shipper: At the current time only arsenal /26\ are dateable. Catalog descriptions are for simple identification purposes only, no representations are made as to authenticity, age, origin or value. Researching more than one vehicle? she probably meant it was an early import of guns they ordered new in 1989. i agree it is a commercial sks made in 1989. since she was so talkative why don't you ask her what factory it was ordered from, even if she just says norinco. You will receive a confirmation email when your appointment is confirmed. "CIA corners the market on surplus weapons", "Georgia, Vt. Century International Arms", "In Franklin County, a Global Arms Dealer Quietly Makes a Killing", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Century_International_Arms&oldid=1138031653, Firearm importation companies of the United States, Firearm manufacturers of the United States, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, BFT-47 (AKM clone with RPK-style front trunnion), This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 17:29. Summary Vehicle History Report below provided by AutoCheck. For years the thought seemed to be there were new commercially made SKS's produced outside of the military quality structure primarily for export. by bean Sat May 25, 2013 9:53 pm, Post For example, East Germany made its own variants of the AKM and SKS rifles, as well as the Makarov. You or your third-party shipper shall remove it by 4pm EST on the Wednesday following the auction. Note: Bidder agrees that United Country Absolute Auctions & Realty (UCAAR) shall not be held responsible for bidders inability to post a bid on any lot, at any time, for any reason whatsoever. This stamp appears on the right side of the barrel betwen the FSB and the gas block. As not all bidders require shipping, this fee will not be included. It is believed that these parts have a brownish coloration due to finish being applied after they were hardened. 7. Appointment times will be available on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday following the auction. The rifle shows a near mint condition with excellent cwood and smooth action. All property is sold AS IS, and ALL SALES ARE FINAL- NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. Most imported pistols had a thumb shelf installed, which was needed to gain points to allow importation into the United States. as far as the little triangle stamp goes, i looked at the site mogunner posted and the one on my gun is not on that list. CAI #1b, Century International Arms out of Saint Albans, Vermont: MDL 56 7.62X39 CUGIR ROMANIA ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. If the Auctioneer determines that any bid is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, he/she may reject the same and withdraw the item from the auction, and if, having acknowledged an opening bid, he/she decides that an advance is not sufficient, he/she may reject the advance. 12. Matching components include the receiver, receiver cover, bolt carrier, bolt, magazine cover, trigger guard, and stock. Interest in the PM is growing as collectors have come to appreciate its fine qualities and numerous variations. 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. But, the Auctioneer will use his/her judgment as to the good faith of all claims and his/her decision is final. All items are shipped via US Postal Service unless other arrangements have been made. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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Firearm bidders please line up transfer agent now to avoid delays in shipping. ALL FIREARMS MUST BE SHIPPED TO AN FFL AGENT IN YOUR AREA. Valid Credit Card required for bidding approval, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Money Order, Pay Pal, and Wire Transfer. Model: SKS-45. , and you should immediately look for the other features like the serial & import mark. Bolt is in the white. A photo of the left side of the receiver and over all photos would help. 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