There are several meanings for the term SKS. It is the New York Stock Exchange symbol for Saks Fifth Avenue. It is the abbreviation for a Russian rifle designed by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov. Various companies in the United States and England also use the initials for their company name.
SKS stands for often used in text messages and stands for some kind soul, it can also stand for sustainable knowledge society. The acronym DHBB stands for David Hasselhoff Big Band.
you can find sks rifle at virtually any gun shop but searching for a Chinese version may be a little more difficult.
You should be able to find plenty on Google Images, Bing, Flickr/Flickrivr, etc. The Chinese models are either the Type 56 Carbine, or you can search for "SKS-M" or "SKS-D" if you're looking for the models which use a detachable AK magazine.
Find a gunsmith and ask for help.
SKS Microfinance was created in 1998.
The D and M models accept AK47 magazines whereas the standard sks has an integral magazine.
The only SKS carbines currently which require registration are the Chinese-made SKS-M and SKS-D models. Those could not be imported into the state after 1989, and had to be registered by 2000.
All of the fixed ten round mags are cross compatible, but cannot be used in the SKS-M or SKS-D, both of which use a detachable AK magazine.
Very similar, minor differences,
You might be able to find an SKS in the $150 - $200 price range.
Value of ANY gun is based on exact make, model, and condition. A well worn Yugo SKS may be $150, while a pristine Russian SKS is $500. An average Chinese SKS is around $250-$275.
SKS-M and SKS-D