r/canadaguns • u/ExtremeCommercial821 • Jul 11 '26

Feets / Collection / My build I'm officially Canadian.

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Thanks for all the help everyone, after several question posts, I got it.

I was on the hunt for cleaner examples, but certain Gunpost members were really hosing people. Did I still buy it for inflated prices? Yes. Are there better condition ones out there? Yes. But at least I got to check it out in person. And I now own an SKS.

All matching 1963 Chinese. I'll get a tickler soon if the prices don't go even more insane, but I've wanted an SKS since I shot one at a friend's house 15 years ago, and as massive as my list of wants is, I just couldn't move on until I had one.

Also, Cosmoline is no joke. I looked at it wrong and now my next 3 generations of offspring are covered in it. I'll take cleaning tips as it's far worse than expected.

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u/GamesFranco2819 Jul 12 '26

Love those early Chinese examples.

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u/ExtremeCommercial821 Jul 12 '26

It's got a 5 digit serial number which I'm finding is pretty uncommon. I was wanting the Tickler but enjoy the looks of the older style bayonette.

I could've got a Tula for $150 more but it was more beat and I don't enjoy the wood grain as much.

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u/GamesFranco2819 Jul 12 '26

Sounds like a letter series. Nice find