What should I do?

USP45usp · April 10, 2005, 04:07 PM

I have a "franken'rinco" SKS. None of the numbers match and I can't find/get a rear ferel(sp) (the metal piece that attachs to the rear of the wood on the gas port). All I can really do is buy another Norinco that isn't in good shape and use the handguard on the one that I have now (but they aren't as cheap as yugos and the yugo handguard won't work).

So, should I keep it for a parts gun? Just break it down and if I ever need a trigger group, barrel, furniture, etc.. use that? Or should I sell it and hope that another can find the parts to make her work again?

All I need is that one piece and she will fire again. Without it, the handguard moves to the extent that I'm not sure if the rod will operate the way it should or if it may bind.

Wayne

cntryboy1289 · April 10, 2005, 10:04 PM

Try going to a dealer who sells the rifle. If he buys many of the guns, he might have bought one that didn't come complete and he might have the part. Contact Tennesse gun parts, he may have the piece as well. A look through Shotun news may give you other names such as Sarco, Tapco and others that deal these guns that might have a source for the part. Good luck with it.

XavierBreath · April 10, 2005, 10:16 PM

I'd try to find the part first too.
Have you tried the SKS Man?
Have you tried calling Red Star Arms?

Another option might be a whole new stock, one of the polymer types.

If you decide to sell it, it might be most profitable to part it out on ebay.

yorec · April 10, 2005, 11:23 PM

Keep looking - I remember seeing the whole gas upper - rod, tube, wood hand guard, and both metal ends in an assembly before. Can't remember where - sorry, but they're out there.

USP45usp · April 11, 2005, 05:47 PM

Thanks all.

The biggest reason for my frustration is due to everytime I see the part on the web parts areas (like SKS man, Sarco, etc..) they are out of stock when I call. Appearantly, these things sell quick.

I'll must likely keep it, may as well

.

Wayne

April 10, 2005, 04:07 PM	#1
USP45usp Junior member Join Date: May 17, 2000 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 3,427	What should I do? I have a "franken'rinco" SKS. None of the numbers match and I can't find/get a rear ferel(sp) (the metal piece that attachs to the rear of the wood on the gas port). All I can really do is buy another Norinco that isn't in good shape and use the handguard on the one that I have now (but they aren't as cheap as yugos and the yugo handguard won't work). So, should I keep it for a parts gun? Just break it down and if I ever need a trigger group, barrel, furniture, etc.. use that? Or should I sell it and hope that another can find the parts to make her work again? All I need is that one piece and she will fire again. Without it, the handguard moves to the extent that I'm not sure if the rod will operate the way it should or if it may bind. Wayne

April 10, 2005, 10:04 PM	#2
cntryboy1289 Senior Member Join Date: July 19, 2004 Location: Ms Posts: 1,160	I would keep it and find the part Try going to a dealer who sells the rifle. If he buys many of the guns, he might have bought one that didn't come complete and he might have the part. Contact Tennesse gun parts, he may have the piece as well. A look through Shotun news may give you other names such as Sarco, Tapco and others that deal these guns that might have a source for the part. Good luck with it.

April 10, 2005, 10:16 PM	#3
XavierBreath Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2002 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 2,800	I'd try to find the part first too. Have you tried the SKS Man? Have you tried calling Red Star Arms? Another option might be a whole new stock, one of the polymer types. If you decide to sell it, it might be most profitable to part it out on ebay. __________________ Xavier's Blog

April 10, 2005, 11:23 PM	#4
yorec Senior Member Join Date: February 2, 2000 Location: Wyoming Posts: 2,328	Keep looking - I remember seeing the whole gas upper - rod, tube, wood hand guard, and both metal ends in an assembly before. Can't remember where - sorry, but they're out there. __________________ What part of "... shall not be infringed..." don't you understand?

April 11, 2005, 05:47 PM	#5
USP45usp Junior member Join Date: May 17, 2000 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 3,427	Thanks all. The biggest reason for my frustration is due to everytime I see the part on the web parts areas (like SKS man, Sarco, etc..) they are out of stock when I call. Appearantly, these things sell quick. I'll must likely keep it, may as well . Wayne