I believe I just snared a factory original, unfired 1952 Tula that had been sitting in a private collector's safe for the past few decades or so. I will be receiving additional pics from the seller a little later this evening or tomorrow.
I will fire up the macro lens and take some decent pics when I receive it...dancin' on cloud nine right now!!! dance2
BTW, since the sticky was still open, I have started jotting down some notes about how to recognize the Ruski SKSs if this is still needed. :)
Very good. Like '54s, '52s are often found in as-issued condition for whatever reason.
Any of the FAQ/Howtos that are blank still need to be created. If you or anyone have aome ideas on any of them, I'd be glad to hear them!
Nice... lets see that bad boy.
Wonder why GMs gun keeps coming up short. fart1
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on August 01, 2016, 11:23:34 PM
Wonder why GMs gun keeps coming up short. fart1
think1 My Tulas are anything but short bat1 .. they are all about 48 to 52 inches long or 1 RM high when on end :)
Lol.... posted in wrong thread. I'm only human!!
I'm feeling sick!! I just picked up this gun from my LGS and the seller sent me the wrong carbine. Instead of an as issued boxed 1952 Tula, I got a refurbished boxed 1954 Tula..... >:(
I hope the seller still has the gun I paid the big bucks for so we can make a trade or something. I sent him a message and am waiting to hear back.
The 98K Yugo refurb looks great though, so there is a silver lining... thumb1
Oh for petes sakes
I know--I am assuming it was just an honest mistake, but I did pay a hefty price for it being as issued with the original box. He's probably feeling just as badly as I am right now.
Keep your fingers crossed that the '52 Tu;a was not sent off to someone else..... dead2
Could be an honest mistake, could be a bait and switch. Bummer, looked like a nice carbine. Somebody's out some hefty shipping dollars. :(
His mistake... he needs to fix it or neg feedback. bat1
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on August 12, 2016, 08:40:47 PM
His mistake... he needs to fix it or neg feedback. bat1
+1
Quote from: Loose}{Cannon on August 12, 2016, 08:40:47 PM
His mistake... he needs to fix it or neg feedback. bat1
It's a shame that it's about all that can be done, if it was intentional. What kind of feedback did the seller have going into this transaction?
Right now I am not rushing into suppositions and am extending him the benefit of doubt and allowing him time to make the situation right. :)
However, if I discover this was an intentional act of fraud, I have no qualms whatsoever of calling down the big bird to stretch out her wings and make his life miserable... 8)
Quote from: montigre on August 13, 2016, 07:51:11 AM
Right now I am not rushing into suppositions and am extending him the benefit of doubt and allowing him time to make the situation right. :)
However, if I discover this was an intentional act of fraud, I have no qualms whatsoever of calling down the big bird to stretch out her wings and make his life miserable... 8)
Good approach thumb1
Not sure exactly what the big bird is...but I admit I'm a little scared :o rofl2
WoW Good luck . Have you talked to the seller to resolve the above for your sanity.
Quote from: Direct Connection on August 13, 2016, 06:26:55 PM
WoW Good luck . Have you talked to the seller to resolve the above for your sanity.
Yes, did that this morning while at archery range--all is now good; as issued SKS is being shipped out today. thumb1
Thanks, everyone for your support and for letting me vent a little to keep my nerves in check.
Quote from: Phosphorus32 on August 13, 2016, 08:01:05 AM
Quote from: montigre on August 13, 2016, 07:51:11 AM
Right now I am not rushing into suppositions and am extending him the benefit of doubt and allowing him time to make the situation right. :)
However, if I discover this was an intentional act of fraud, I have no qualms whatsoever of calling down the big bird to stretch out her wings and make his life miserable... 8)
Good approach thumb1
Not sure exactly what the big bird is...but I admit I'm a little scared :o rofl2
He's big, yellow, and sees hairy earless elephants that others can't. There's one in particular that he calls "Snuffy". rofl
In all seriousness, it's good to see you're getting this sorted out, montigre.
You call that a vent? :))
Have you seen GMs posts? :o
rofl
Quote from: montigre on August 13, 2016, 06:37:02 PM
Yes, did that this morning while at archery range--all is now good; as issued SKS is being shipped out today. thumb1
Oh wow, this is great news... banana time...I had a knot in my guts over that transaction. Looking forward to the photos! bouncecool1
I just got home from picking up this KBI imported, 1952 as issued Tula Ruski, and she is by far the best looking SKS I have ever seen. The wood is a very deep Russian red arctic birch with just a single small gouge from packing, but no flaking on it. The metal is a rich blue/black without any mars and the bore is so bright, it is like looking into a prismatic crystal. Arsenal proof marks are deep and correct, all exterior parts are stamped with matching numbers.
Here are a few pics:
(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj597/montigre/As%20issued%201952%20Tula%20SKS/Box_zpsn0u6iqjt.jpg)
(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj597/montigre/As%20issued%201952%20Tula%20SKS/Accessories_zpsld8zdbxc.jpg)
(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj597/montigre/As%20issued%201952%20Tula%20SKS/Left%20butt%20stock_zpsaaq7iwi4.jpg)
(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj597/montigre/As%20issued%201952%20Tula%20SKS/Right%20butt%20stock_zpsgbckgt0g.jpg)
(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj597/montigre/As%20issued%201952%20Tula%20SKS/Left%20crossbolt%20markings_zpsrksyz3nl.jpg)
(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj597/montigre/As%20issued%201952%20Tula%20SKS/Right%20cross%20bolt%20markings_zps0hib6plo.jpg)
(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj597/montigre/As%20issued%201952%20Tula%20SKS/Receiver%20cover_zpsm40eb13m.jpg)
(http://i1269.photobucket.com/albums/jj597/montigre/As%20issued%201952%20Tula%20SKS/Right%20barrel%20and%20bayo_zpsg6imfou9.jpg)
After seeing the condition of this little carbine, the bite of its cost to bring it home stings a lot less.... :)
very nice 1952, congratulations!! BTW, is it a late 1952 production?
clap1
Very very nice! You gonna shoot it?
Thank you. No, not this one. I have a '54 Tula that will be my range partner.
Quote from: pcke2000 on August 20, 2016, 07:39:21 PM
very nice 1952, congratulations!! BTW, is it a late 1952 production?
Thanks, I am very happy with this acquisition. I'm really not sure where in the production run it sits. I do know it was imported in 1987 and purchased by the seller's father along with 4 others at that time. The seller kept 2 for himself and sold the other 3. I believe this was the only as issues one that was offered.
Sweet thumb1 and all the goodies ta boot. Congrats!
I'm still kicking myself 18 years later for saying " naw, I don't need the box" rofl still got all the goodies though.
Ooh, that is a beauty 8) Nice score thumb1 :)
Now THAT is a real looker thumb1 photographs never do the subject any real justice. Congratulations on an incredible snag clap1
Very nice 52 :) Glad to see it all worked out for you.. Dont feel bad about not shooting it and filling it with holes. That would defiantly decrease the value :) :) Matter in fact, and all serious.. I dont shoot any of my Russians.. Except pictures rofl2.. You got a really nice rifle there montigre.. clap1