Mike,
That's good to know about the SKS. I love my Russian one because it's milled and solid. It feels significantly nicer than my chinese one. If I ever see another Yugo or an Albanian I think I'll pick it up on your recommendation.
Regarding your M1 carbines, are any of your new ones one of these?


It's the only carbine I have, but I plan to get a couple more (early and late, don't care about the manufacturer). This one is 100% correct and in excellent condition! I corresponded with Bruce Canfield at length, and went through every part in Reisch's book. It was the most fun I've ever had in gun collecting. I won't tell you what I paid for it because you'll probably cry. It was about ten years ago before carbines went crazy.