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LOT 3378
Very Scarce North Korean Type 63 SKS Semi- Automatic Rifle with Sling - Serial no. 0451, 7.62x39 mm cal., 20 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, laminate stock. An exceptional example of a North Korean manufactured variant of the Russian SKS. Reportedly, a limited amount of these were exported for use by the North Vietnamese during the Vietnam War, and surviving examples are very seldom seen on the American collector market today when compared with other SKS variants. No import marks are visible on this example, indicating it was
likely a Vietnam War bringback. Features a hooded front post and elevation ajutable notched tangent rear sight, integral 10-round box magazine, and replacement folding blade bayonet. Original transliterated serial number is “0451P.” Matching numbers on magazine floor plate, buttstock, top cover, bolt, and trigger guard. The top cover is marked with circled “star” with model type beneath. Fitted with birch handguard and laminate finger groove stock with smooth buttplate. It differs from the other North Korean Type 63 in the auction (Lot 3375) in that it lacks provisions for launching rifle grenades. Includes Chinese pattern green web sling and cleaning kit in butt trap. North Korean Type 63 SKS rifles are seldom offered in any condition on the collector market today, and we have two examples with slight differences offered in this same auction! CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% plus of original blue finish with moderate handling marks and light spotting. Stock is fine with several moderate scratches and numerous scattered scrapes visible along with small hairline cracks at the butt. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3379
Historic Vietnam Bring Back Soviet Izhevsk Model 1944 Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Carbine with Folding Bayonet and Capture Papers - Serial no. K4997, 7.62x54 R cal., 20 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, birch stock. The Soviet M44 carbine, as well as the Chinese Type 53 that was patterned after it, were widely used by North Vietnamese Army and Viet Cong fighters during the Vietnam War. The chamber is dated “1946,” with the serial number transliterated to “TSK4997,” with matching numbers on the bolt, buttplate, and magazine floor plate. Fitted with a hooded post front sight and adjustable notched tangent rear sight, straight grip stock, and ill-fitting replacement folding spike bayonet. The included October 25, 1969, dated DD 603 document states that this carbine was the trophy of Floyd Riblett of the Headquarters Company, HQ Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, at the Quang Tri Combat Base, Republic of Vietnam. The capture paper also lists the carbine as “SOVIET 7,62mm Carbine M1944” and the serial number as “UK4997.” Includes a tan canvas carry sling. CONDITION: Fine as a Vietnam War trophy, with 50% of the blue finish retained with scattered moderate pitting, handling marks, extensive spotting, and wear expected from a battlefield pickup in a tropical climate. The front barrel band and band retainer spring are absent, along with the front quarter of the handguard and front right section of the forearm, possibly due to damage sustained at the time of capture. The stock also has some filled in dents. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,500
LOT 3380
Historic Vietnam Bring Back Soviet Izhevsk Model 1944 Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Carbine with Folding Bayonet and Capture Papers - Serial no. 3107, 7.62x54 R cal., 20 1/2 inch round bbl., black finish, laminate stock. The Soviet M44 carbine, as well as the Chinese Type 53 that was patterned after it, were widely used by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong fighters during the Vietnam War, with this carbine being an example of the prior. The receiver ring markings are no longer visible, except for the serial number and Izhevsk arrow within a triangle marking. The original serial number is transliterated to “ChIa3107,” with matching numbers on the bolt and magazine floor plate. Fitted with a hooded post front sight and adjustable notched tangent rear sight, laminated straight grip stock, and a folding spike bayonet. The included July 6, 1967 dated capture paper states that this carbine was captured by Charles Mayer of the 2nd Battalion, 27th Infantry, 25th Infantry Division in the Cu Chi, Vietnam, theater of operations. The capture paper also lists the carbine’s serial number as “4R3107” and the manufacture as “Chicom.” CONDITION: Very good as a war trophy, with 40% plus of a later added black finish retained with extensive handling marks, pitting, and spotting focused on the left side of the action and around the bayonet and muzzle. The stock is good, with a large horizontal separated crack splitting the toe at the bottom buttplate screw. Mechanically functions fine, although very stiff. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3381
Soviet Izhevsk Model 1944 Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Carbine with Folding Bayonet - Serial no. T3280, 7.62x54 R cal., 20 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, birch stock. A product of World War II, the Soviet M44 carbine, as well as the Chinese Type 53 that was patterned after it, were widely used by North Korean and Chinese forces during the Korean War, of which this rifle was purportedly brought back from as a trophy (per consignor attribution). The receiver ring is dated “1945.” The original serial number is transliterated to “TG3280”, with “6178” on the bolt. Fitted with a post front sight, tangent rear sight, and a folding spike bayonet. CONDITION: Very good, with 30% plus of blue finish remaining, balanced with moderate thinning and spotting of the finish along with scattered handling marks and edge wear. The stock is good with numerous scattered dings and scratches, a crack visible on the left side near the muzzle and at the right side of the receiver. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
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