Grip/Magazine Base Wood???

[alvin]

Some Yugo SKS have teak stocks, a good indicator that this is a quality product, at least, the raw material is not common these days (probably teak was cheap in Yugoslav, God knows). And indeed, it's excellent.

[Sieger]

Originally Posted by alvin

Some Yugo SKS have teak stocks, a good indicator that this is a quality product, at least, the raw material is not common these days (probably teak was cheap in Yugoslav, God knows). And indeed, it's excellent.

Hi:

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

Sieger

[G.T.]

On the Japanese side, I have no idea as to what they used?? Also do not know why they glued all the buttstocks up in two pieces??... It would be interesting to find out, as I've never seen any variation in color and/or grain on Arisakis.... (sp.?) 99's anyway... Always looked like a fairly light wood..lot'sa straight grain... Best to all, til...lat'r....GT

[sheepherder]

Originally Posted by G.T.

On the Japanese side, I have no idea as to what they used?? Also do not know why they glued all the buttstocks up in two pieces??

This from the NRA Firearms Assembly Guide -

"The stock construction is unusual. The butt is made in 2 pieces dovetailed together. This method allows the use of smaller blanks and a stronger grain direction through the pistol grip area."

[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.