**Factory 26 Chinese SKS, Possible Vietnam Bring-Back with Carved Stock Inscription

Manufactured 1965

7.62x39mm. 20" barrel length. SN: 10152904. Parkerized metal finish. Hardwood stock has a plain semi pistol grip and forearm, with handguard and grasping grooves. Gas operated semi automatic rifle with an adjustable tangent notch rear sight and globe post front sight. Item features an integrated magazine, fixed folding spike bayonet, side mounted sling loops. Includes a khaki sling with dog collar leather loops that have deteriorated. Markings include Factory 26 arsenal marks and Chinese characters to receiver. Stock is carved with text that appears to read THU NAY QUYI T TRA (possibly translating to "this thing is the rule") on right side of forearm.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Good. Bore is bright, with a light amount of residue to mid-barrel rifling. Finish has sprinkled pit marks and patina overall. Wood stock has scratching and mars overall. Leather sling loops have losses and wear, and khaki material has frays overall.

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