SKS Question

[GaryED50]

Hi

I have a norinco SKS and the Numbers preceding the serial number are R0021 does anyone know what these numbers are?

thanks

Gary

 

[T. O'Heir]

On a Norinco, I think it's the factory number. Don't think I'd put money on it though.
This might help.
http://chinesesks.weebly.com/dating-the-chinese-sks.html