Grip/Magazine Base Wood???

[alvin]

Originally Posted by Sieger

Hi:

I know the Yugos used a lot of local Elm on their M48 Mausers, but never teak.

Sieger

I had a few Yugo M48 and SKS in the past. The M48 and some SKS have elm stocks. But some SKS stocks.... Looks to me,,,, I would say it's teak. This subject was discussed in SKS forums, some people thought it's beech, some even thought it's walnut (which I am sure it's not). The origin of the raw material was also a myth. Either from Africa or local from Europe. Since most SKS collectors were busy on refurbishing/customizing their rifles, no one has digged this out in depth in the past.