Or at least it used to be. We reserve the right to refuse admittance to any person(s). Blade bayonet like new. Double click on the above pic for video of a test firing of this rifle. i found my triangle stamp number, mine is a 7676. this is some good info, i could spend all day reading this stuff. For example, East Germany made its own variants of the AKM and SKS rifles, as well as the Makarov. Invoice MUST be paid in full prior to pick up or shipping. The pistols letter code and four-digit serial number appear on the left side of the slide and frame. ALL FIREARMS MUST BE SHIPPED TO AN FFL AGENT IN YOUR AREA. Reviews of different Mosin Models. Buyer relies solely on his/her own inspection and judgment when bidding. Bidder agrees to pay any and all charges and expenses incurred by reason of any breach of terms & conditions of auction or in case of default, including, without limitation, reasonable attorneys fees, as well as any dollar deficiencies which may result in the resale of the property, and the cost of re-marketing said property. Successful bidders will be emailed an invoice at the end of the live auction. They are prized by their owners because they are considered to be the most well-made of the Makarovs. UCAAR shall not be responsible for any errors or failures to accurately execute bids. Instructions to schedule appointment will be on invoice. Shipping rates will be assessed upon request and charged Bidders picking up at auction location and Alabama residents will pay 9% sales tax unless you have an Alabama Sales Tax number on file with the auctioneer. Bright mirror chrome lined bore with strong rifling throughout. , they should carefully search the entire rifle from head to toe, to look for other strange markings. pca225@postalconnections.com NOTE: This is a cataloged sale. CONDITION: Metal components retain the vast majority of their arsenal applied finish, showing few nicks and scratches all around. 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. Should a dispute arise after the auction, the Auctioneers records shall be conclusive in all respects. pca225@postalconnections.com 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. 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? It may not be the first give-away that you have an Israeli Capture, but it should always be checked for. Most imported pistols had a thumb shelf installed, which was needed to gain points to allow importation into the United States. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS CALL 256-442-4007 BEFORE BIDDING! Buyer will pay actual shipping costs, insurance and $10 PER ITEM packaging fee for guns and $10 per package on knives. ALL FIREARMS MUST BE SHIPPED TO AN FFL AGENT IN YOUR AREA. That was the understanding I got from it too. All shipping charges will be billed to the credit card you registered with in a separate bill. Friday 3-8pm and Saturday 3-5pm. It is up to the buyer to make sure that firearm they are purchasing is legal in their state. conversion kit that was used for practice or training. Mine looks like those, Except the finish is a darker red. A forum community dedicated to all firearm owners and enthusiasts. We will not ship it ourselves. 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. 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. The pistols have the following marking on the front of the grip strap: ERNST THAELMANN MOD. 5. It is always a good idea to post Absentee Bids on lots of interest in the unlikely event that your Internet service is interrupted during the live auction event. SERIAL: nK7 (Cyrillic) DESIGN:Russian SKS carbine, cal. Add 3% to the total cost for such purchases. SKS semi-automatic rifle stamped "CAI ST ALB VT KS 7.62 China" ser # 04203. . 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. I have noticed that all my Mosins imported by St Alb have a tiny import mark on the muzzle end and the import S# stamped on the receiver is the same as the barrel S#. The early pistols were manufactured using some die cast parts that exhibited breakage, therefore the factory reverted back to using machined parts fairly early in the production run.It has been reported that plant officials were actually imprisoned for the problems related to the faulty manufacturing methods. Year of Manufacture: 1951. I sold four and kept one. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Full disassembly is easily accomplished, but it is not necessary unless a part requires replacement.The PM is chambered for the 9x18 mm Makarov cartridge designed by Boris Semin. Run as many reports as you like for 21 days, 1500 Paxton St, Harrisburg, PA 17104-2615. Dave's sporting goods 1164 North St. Pittsfield Ma. They all were the same 88 prefix and were very close in serial number to each other. (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. They will pick up your item(s) on the next business day and contact you directly with the shipping charge. Ammunition: $40 per lot. See Pick Up sections for important information READ CAREFULLY! Credit card or wire transfer only. 17. Appointment times for items requiring a background check will be available Thursday and Friday following the auction. See page 27 of Joe Poyer's book, The SKS Carbine. Interest in the PM is growing as collectors have come to appreciate its fine qualities and numerous variations. Might just have to send him my trigger group. All black synthetic, Has CAI ST ALB VT stamped on barrel, 7.62 x 45 CZECH M54 also stamped on barrel, bayonet, adjustable sights, threaded barrel #X 643 45 . Action Type: Semi Automatic Fixed Magazine Rifle. They are of a basic utilitarian design having a flap with a strap and stud closure, and a side pouch to hold a spare magazine. with offices in Montreal. Unable to retrieve AutoCheck Summary Report, please try back later. Barrel is import stamped on the right side and reads "C.A.I ST. ALB VT/ SKS 7.62x39 RUSSIA". The K100 mark is found on all East German Makarovs and is an inspection acceptance mark. 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. Several variations of leather holsters were made in brown, black and whiteused by the army, police and traffic police, respectively. Bidder shall be the sole judge of value. Ownership title passes upon the fall of the Auctioneers gavel, and thereafter the property is at the risk of the buyer, and neither the seller, nor the Auctioneer shall be responsible for loss or damage. Payment must be made within 24 hours from close of auction. . Model: SKS-45. First and foremost, the East German variant is a beautifully made handgun with a high level of fit and finish. SKS 7.62x39 Russia CAI ST ALB VT Serial # is intentionally blacked out - we do not show serial #s. Proof marks on receiver. record(s) for this. Additional commissions shall be due and payable. Know the exact vehicle you want? I said I was an addict. Ammunition: $40 per lot. No date or star on the bolt cover. Postal Connections 225 AS 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. There will not be anyone to assist you at pick up. 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. BUYERS PREMIUM DEFINITION: The Buyers Premium is that portion of the commission(s) which is being paid by the buyer. However, all lots offered online are sold without minimum or reserve to the highest bidder regardless of price. ( which in fact were all Military production) If you think of all the guns they produced you have to remember that the spare parts shipped to repair units were huge. Shipping rates will be charged to the buyer once the rate has been obtained from UPS. You can narrow it down pretty easily by different characteristics that your's has, the best I could do with mine was mid-70's, there is a period of time there where not many changes were made on a yearly basis. The total due will include: (1) your final bid price, (2) the buyer's premium, and (3) any applicable sales tax. Preview date is Monday, March 3 from 10:00 till 5:00. Items must be picked up or shipped within one week of the auction date. The date codes that have been personally observed are 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64 and 65, but the date code 58 has also been reported. I just picked up an SKS that the seller thought was Russian,,,,, NOT! Absentee bids are executed at no charge and are a convenience for our customers. 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. 717-599-0169 Sanno, FLINTLSPISTOL, orientalisk, tidigt 1800-t, BAJONETT, Norge, m/1894, Krag Jrgensen, b, BAJONETT, M/1915, fr svenska flottan, Car, Arisaka Type 99 Bolt Action Japanese Rifle, Savage Arms Model 64 Semi Automatic Rifle. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted if presented with a business card or letterhead. 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. Once an invoice is paid, the purchase will be prepared for shipment or pickup. 24 hour notice required and appointments are first come first serve. If you find one with Arabic markings, you have an. . The serial number is also hand-scribed on the . Bidder agrees that everything is sold as is and that they may not return any item they purchase. 7. All items are shipped via US Postal Service unless other arrangements have been made. VT" and "SKS 7.62x39 Russia" (twice). The rest can be date estimated by certain features, such as blade or spike bayonet or barrel lug design. Cyrillic-only 3 digit serial number, matching including stock. Caliber:7.62x39mm Action Type:Semi Auto, Fixed Magazine Markings:The import mark on the barrel reads "C.A.I. "CAI ST ALB VT" and "SKS 7.62 CHINA" in tiny (almost missed 'em) font. All property is sold AS IS, and ALL SALES ARE FINAL- NO REFUNDS OR EXCHANGES. 0 Bids Bid History Time Left 15 min rule 4d + BIDDING: Our online auctions proceed at a sales rate of approximately 85 to 95 lots an hour. "Tax, Shipping & Handling and Internet Premium not included. Black leather holsters, like the one pictured, were issued to East German police forces, while the nations army and traffic police used similar brown and white holsters, respectively, to carry their Makarovs while on duty. The import mark on the right side of the barrel is stamped "CAI ST ALB VT 30-06". The shipping costs will be billed to your card on file in a separate transaction. SKS Forum. Researching more than one vehicle? 18. 4. For years the thought seemed to be there were new commercially made SKS's produced outside of the military quality structure primarily for export. This is a Chinese manufactured SKS assualt rifle in a 7.62x39mm caliber. Completed forms may be faxed prior to auction to 845-635-5140. The bore is chrome lined and the bolt carrier bares a lightening cut. Location address to be provided to winning bidders on invoice. ( CAI.ST.ALB.VT SKS 7.62 CHINA ) I am NOT looking for ones with this very similar mark: CAI.ST.A.VT SKS 7.62 CHINA Note the difference, "A" instead of "ALB", I am looking only for the "ALB" ones The auction company shall not be held responsible for any 'missed' bids or bids unseen by the auctioneer. This is a nice Russian SKS. You will receive email notifications for new items in this category! Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Any disputes that may arise in connection with the auction and/or any auction purchase, and all of the terms and conditions set forth herein above, shall be governed by and construed in accordance with New York law. These are usually 1 to 3 Arabic numbers, and are thought to be rack numbers. As not all bidders require shipping, this fee will not be included. Bidders are responsible for confirming their import laws and any restrictions do not release a purchaser from their responsibility for payment of an invoice. by bean Sun May 26, 2013 9:26 am, Post There's always something new to learn about SKS's . Long guns: $50 for first long gun; $25 for each additional long gun won. The East German Makarov, also known as the Pistol M, or PM, is a fascinating relic of the Cold War era. 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. 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). Follow over bridge and thru Poughkeepsie. View Item in Catalog Lot #3 (Sale Order: 3 of 345) Sold for: $160.00 to onsite "Tax, Shipping & Handling and Internet Premium not included. AutoCheck found The rifles imported by Georgia Vt have a much larger import mark and a made up S#. 14. IT IS THE BUYER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE REDFIELD GROUP AUCTIONS WITH THE NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE # AND FFL # OF YOUR AGENT THAT IS WILLING TO RECEIVE YOUR PURCHASE. 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. New? $ Minimum bid: $749.00 No Reserve! ALL SALES ARE FINAL and there are no refunds or exchanges. He then sought sources of surplus rifles that he could sell for a profit. picked up a chinese sks & have some questions. The overall fit and finish on these pistols is outstanding and is considered by some to be equal to or better than that found on many modern commercial pistols.Most guns have one-piece stocks made of a jet-black-colored plastic with fine checkering, although a few have been noted with a reddish-brown flecked appearance. The slide has 10 grasping grooves on the left side and 17 on the right. Stock shows minor nicks and indentations, as well as wear to varnish all around. Payment must be made within 2 business days of email notification. Items to be shipped will be mailed out on a first-paid-first-shipped basis. Redfield Group Auctions, Inc will not be responsible for any missed bids from any source. 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.). The Makarov was originally designed by Nikolay Fyedorovich Makarov, a prominent young Soviet arms designer. 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. It should be marked on the left (ish) side of the barrel, and say: CAI ST.ALB.VT. As not all Internet bidders require shipping, this fee will not be included. SCHEDULING A PICK UP: Know the exact vehicle you want? Shipping History ALL SALES ARE FINAL. Prospective bidders should inspect the property before bidding to determine its condition, size, and whether or not it has been repaired or restored. 2. . That is why you might see a "Mosin Nagant USA 7.62X54 CAI ST ALB VT" on a Remington Arms Mosin Nagant being imported from Finland. Click link on invoice to make payment by credit card. Firearm bidders please line up transfer agent now to avoid delays in shipping and if you have any questions, please call us at 256-442-4007 Send email to admins@russian-mosin-nagant-forum.com. Barrel is import stamped on the right side and reads "C.A.I ST. ALB VT/ SKS 7.62x39 RUSSIA". This is considered an unusual and desirable accessory. REGISTRATION: All bidders shall register to bid in the auction by completing the online registration form and acknowledging agreement to the Terms & Conditions of the Internet auction as listed below. PICK UP IMPORTANT: Shipping may be provided by our preferred shipper: WE DO NOT ACCEPT CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS! FAXED COPIES OF THE LICENSE SHOULD BE SENT TO 256-467-7359 or they can be emailed to cfisher@redfieldgroup.com. 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. For a printable list of local third-party shippers, go to AARauctions.com and click on the Local Shippers link at the bottom of the home page. In the case of a disputed bid, our sale record shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and our auctioneers may also, at their election, withdraw the lot or re-offer the lot for sale. Guns International #: 101649975 Seller's Inventory #: 48863, When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com. Items to be shipped will be mailed on a first-paid-first-shipped basis. M 9MM IACO SACCA GERMANY MMXXX Century Arms IntL (St. Albans, Vt.)The majority of pistols observed were imported by Century Arms. The cartridge body essentially has no taper, which makes it well-suited for blowback pistols. 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%. Payments accepted are Paypal, MasterCard, Visa, and Discover Card. Others simply enjoy the Makarov because of its excellent shooting qualities. Serial Number: NK1134. Russian SKS manufactured by Tula in 1954. AutoCheck found 1982 Lebanon War - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia, ISRAEL PUTS CAPTURED ARMS ON DISPLAY - NYTimes.com. One report may be all you need. It is your responsibility to bring help, equipment and packing materials. Does anyone know when CAI left St Alb, Vt.? SKS 7.62x 39 made in China by Norinco CAI ST ALB VT No other markings anywhere that I can see. $50 fee to be applied to invoice total (international wire transfers only). CAI #1a, Century International Arms out of Saint Albans, Vermont: C.A.I. ALL SHIPPING CHARGES ARE BILLED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD. Payment must be made within 24 hours of close of auction. Bolt is in the white. These rifles were made for export to this region, but never left China; instead, staying in China and later exported to the U.S. for the civilian market. A Silver Filigree Circumcision Knife, Galicia, circa 1800.