56 Tula closeup of rail marking In late 55 or 1956 Tula mfg SKS (no Ishevsk mfg is known other than 1953 & 1954), were switched from hardwood stocks to laminate stocks, the arsenal marking (Star) was applied to the left receiver along w/serial# & a Crylic character which is believed to be a date code & the top covers on the "side rail" marked guns was left unmarked except for the serial in the normal location at the rear. Check the other pics for clues on how to determine the originality of the laminate stock on a particular rifle by matching the markings & styles shown in the other pics. | |
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