But, who decides it's legally date-able and the dating result is acceptable by DOJ/ATF is the main question here. Why is there a list at all if we can just guess for ourselves? It is a guess, that dating scheme is still just a guess.ĭating a Chinese SKS should not be a problem, as nowadays there are so many internet resources (meticulously researched and tested) easily accessible everywhere. The NORINCO SKS were commercial and not officially MILSURPS and not on the C&R list at all. Only a few NORINCO AKs are eligible and only with ONE serial number. And on January 1st, 2019 all of the 1968 guns will eligible as well. And it is explained in detail that is an order of magnitude more concise and thorough than the previously held hypothesis.Ĭurrently, anything date-able to 1967 or earlier is C&R eligible. The dating theory you linked above is meticulously researched and tested.
CHINESE SKS SERIAL NUMBER IDENTIFICATION FULL
The info/research that the previous dating formula was based on was scant and shot full of logical holes. The BATF gave the green light to the Sino-Albanian guns based on an older, now outdated serial dating formula for the Chinese guns. Hopefully, I could get some suggestions from C&R experts here.Įven with a Norinco Import stamp from the 1984-94 preban imports, if it the serial dating formula puts its age at 50+ years, it's eligible for C&R given that the rifle retains its original configuration. Should I also record it in my bound book as required by ATF?Īnother option is I go to 01-FFL, but ask them to identify this rifle as C&R, then I use my 03-ffl+coe to carry it immediately, but I'm not sure if they are willing to take the liability. On the other hand, if I go thru 01-FFL, and treat it like a modern rifle, but the manufacturing data is recorded as 1956/57. If I buy it directly with 03ffl, would I get in trouble when I report it to DOJ? Or Would I be chased later by ATF since they can't officially identify it as a C&R long gun? In either case, is there a final judgment to determine whether it is a C&R? Or just because it can not be identified by ATF, I can't treat it as a C&R at all? I'm thinking whether I should buy it directly using my 03-ffl+coe privilege, or I should play a safe game and go thru a 01-FFL. the links my friend shared to me: DATING THE CHINESE SKS and Chinese SKS Type 56 ID FAQ. However, it's just based on some solid "internet" knowledge e.g. From the serial number and features (secondary identifications) on the rifle, it looks like been manufactured in 1956/57. I'm going to purchase a Chinese Type-56 SKS from a private party, and I'm a 03ffl+coe holder. I would like to pump a similar thread on this topic, but it seems too old.
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