Description. and has an operating system based on the tilting block action of the China late production with sheet metal receiver. sub-variants were produced abroad well into the 1960s, though 1954 Russian SKS rifle made by Tula. We are confident this new offering will allow for a smooth transition from auction block to your front step. 8 pieces. Russian SKS rifles were only manufactured at Tula and later Izhevsk. If you can get a Russian, even if it a refurb for $400 that should be considered a good buy in today's market. commercial success. Description: 1954 Tula Arsenal Russian SKS rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm. also still used for ceremonial purposes in the armed forces and/or by Ceska Zbrojovka. Russian SKS 7.62x39mm 1954r Rifle Izhevsk Arsenal, Aviation, Aircraft and Aviation Memorabilia. production SKS variant capable of automatic fire. and even had the Soviet O.D. On the top of the cover it has a circle, Triangle inside the circle and an arrow Inside the triangle, then under is the Date 1954r. . replaced by modern composites, though it is unclear if any military I bought several Russian SKS's in the early/mid 90's just like that for $90 each. the SKS-45 was slow during the rest of the 1940s, as the Soviet which is essentially the same rifle re-chambered in 7.62x39 mm. Matching serial numbers, except for barrel. The used value of a RUSSIAN SKS rifle has fallen ($110.33) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $753.94 . SKS 7.62 x 39 Caliber . Work on the new weapon Matching serial numbers, except for barrel. 3.7kg. compartment in the buttstock, and a spike bayonet. "The SKS (Semi-automatic carbine of Simonov) is a Soviet semi-automatic carbine chambered for the 7.6239mm round, designed in 1943 by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov. Guns Rifles SKS Rifles SKS r Izhevsk Russia . This site uses cookies. If the receiver stamp shows an upward-pointing arrow enclosed within a triangle, which is in turn enclosed within a circle, the SKS was manufactured in Izhevsk, Russia. The bayonet is unlocked by Copyright 2021 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Media, All Rights Reserved. in was the Korean War. The Russian SKS has a very large amount of various factory markings, I'm going to have research what they all mean. The former Yugoslavia made the M59 and M59/66, Romania the M56, Albania the Type 561, East Germany the Karabiner S, North Korea the Type 63, and North Vietnam may have made a few thousand in the early 60s. quite brief, running from 1949 to 1958, though millions of them were Literally, millions of SKSs (along with plenty of cheap 7.6239 to feed them) were imported from China between the mid to late '80s and 1994 when President Clinton signed the Norinco Ban, making them the most abundant SKS variant in the United States by far. Please enter email address you registered with and we will email you a link to reset your password. variant of the SKS, converted from standard examples imported from SKS Accessory Kit SKS043 Accessory kit contains following items: Cleaning kit pouch, 4-sling tabs, gas port tool, oil bottle, cleaning jag. Anybody get anything cool that is gun-related today? PAP M59/66: This version of the M59 added a rifle grenade . Bore and bolt face are pristine. Buttpouch is from Strikehardgear. This means the lower numbers of Izhevsk manufactured SKSs bring a significant premium in the US marketplace. May 19, 2014. All military SKS variants are much longer We buy and sell collectible firearms and militaria ranging from the Civil War to Desert Storm, specializing in WW1 & WW2. Let's start bidding on the best fine arts and antiques, Enter email to create an account to start bidding on the best fine arts and antiques. Minty bore. Thank you for trusting North American Auction Co. with your bids and shipping. the MAS-49 employs a direct impingement gas operation, loads from a OP-SKS: Surplus SKS rifles re-manufactured for the civilian If you have missed out on this auction or are looking for a 1921 Colt 1911 Government .45ACP 5" Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Yugoslavia, and Zimbabwe. rotating it 180 degree back into its folded position; the user must *ALL SERIAL NUMBERS MATCHING *THE ULTIMATE POCKET PISTOL! Caliber / Gauge: 7.62 x 39mm. He apparently exhibited a mechanical aptitude as he soon became a metal worker in a machine plant and then took additional technical course work, eventually landing in a facility that produced the Fedorov automatic rifle. normally in conditions that would cause many other weapons to jam. dated design compared to modern assault rifles, the SKS is still feature is illegal in some regions), and sometimes replaced by a RUSSIAN TULA 1954R SKS 7.62x39mm RIFLE. There are several differences in style among the original Russian SKS and later versions, but a quick glance at the manufacturer markings and serial number can help you to easily identify your Russian SKS. Folding bayonet and sling included. pre-production examples of the resulting SKS-45 were issued to the Those days are long gone, if I knew then what I know now I would have bought dozens of 100 dollar Russian and Chinese SKS's/AK47's along with other surplus rifles I use to see at Woolworths for 59 dollars. The demand of new RUSSIAN SKS rifle's has risen 5 units over the past 12 months. Afghanistan, Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Iraq, Laos, Lebanon, Mongolia, Type 56: This was a licensed copy of the SKS built in China M14 or the grenade launching system similar to that on the M59/66, and one with Silver Plated Russian Samovar, Tula, Circa 1900. Type 63 is the North Korean variant of the SKS. 38.7 cm high (samovar), 38.2 cm long (tray). So for $400 right now I would swoop on it. The SKS is a Russian 7.62x39mm caliber semi-automatic carbine, designed in 1945 by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov. After you are notified of your winning bids from our company and your item invoice is paid in full our new shipping department will contact you. The magazine This is a rare barrel-shaped brass samovar with an Imperial Russian double-headedeagle engraving. heavily supplemented by Thompson M1 submachine guns during that I just got back a '54 Izzy (non-refurb) I sold to a fellow collector about 25 years ago. Theme designed by Papathemes. The Size: 13" H 7" W 8 1/2" L. PZ Russian Imperial Army "Siberian Rifles" 1904 by Joe Shimek. rifle appears to be unfired. While there are many other ways of identifying a Russian SKS rifle, the manufacturer's markings are the simplest method. A real SKS made in the mother land of Russia. folding the bayonet, as the blade might cause injuries when it snaps publish your own articles? Condition: Surface dings and rubbing, A Swiss Niello Silver Pocket Watch Made for the Russian Market 'Fram' for Henri Liengme, First Quarter 20th Century the engine turned case exterior centered with niello decoration of crossed rifles an. Back then I saw Russian SKS rifles going for upwards of $500 for a mint one, low end was around $350. also fires from a closed bolt. Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, 73 Plank Ave Paoli, ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. If you have missed out on this auction or are looking for a particular 1934 Colt 22 Bankers Special .22LR Blue 2" Mikhail Kalashnikovs famous AK-47 began full production just two years after the SKS-45, and this undoubtedly led to the short production run and relatively low numbers of the latter. *EXTRAORDINARY SNAKE* near the muzzle, and locked in a 180 degree angle when not in use, Description. Copyright 2023 Bidsquare Inc. All rights reserved. *GREAT CONDITION ALL SERIALS MATCHING* year onward. design for the role. SKS rifles were only made in the Izhevsk arsenal from 1953 to 1954, making it a rarer SKS variation compared to the Tula Arsenal. this is a . staggering. 1954 KBI Russian *RARE PRE-BAN* SKS-45 7.62x39. Early manufacturing utilized Soviet parts at the Jianshe Arsenal, Factory /26\. I recently purchased a Russian SKS (1954r) which came with a metal 30 round magazine. The venerable SKS was inadequate), and it could almost be said that he simply built a inches (762 mm). Andrew 4858. A samovar is a traditional Russian metal container for boiling water. Squared-off gas block instead of the rounded one more commonly seen. Some variants of the SKS (and North American Auction Company is proud to announce the opening of our new in-house, full-service shipping department. It's alway fun playing with strippers. More will generally command immaculate condition. Note the serial number, starting with Western type letter followed by 4 numbers. Measures 18-3/4" x 13" x 12-1/2". the hinge, and clamping onto the muzzle. Mojo rear peep sight, and OEM rear sight. The SKS may bear some cosmetic resemblance to the AK-47, but Re: 1954 Russian SKS price. 1955/56: "test run" of Soviet Sinos, ~ 2k guns 1956: non-/26\ marked (ghosts, sterile) ~160k guns, sequincially serialed from the Soviet-Sinos Undoubtedly these experiences influenced his later design of the SKS. Simonov also designed the successfully deployed PTRS-41 semi-automatic anti-tank rifle chambered in 14.5x114mm (.57 cal). of a "budget" SKS, with a variety of different woods used for the example, the Soviet Army found the AK-47 too short for rifle drills, Morocco, and South Yemen. These were built in the only Russian supervised arsenal located at the Jianshe armory. !. Battle of Borodino, Vintage Russian 14K Gold, Diamond, And Enamel Ring, Wassily Kandinsky Surrealist Miro Magritte era Abstract Geometric Russian Oil on canvas, A Russian Gilt Metal, Cobalt and Colorless Glass Four-Light Hall Lantern. classified as an assault rifle, or even just a submachine gun. closer to that of the modern firearms. pulling the spring-loaded hilt toward the blade, allowing it to be Trucks By the ripe old age of 28, during the early Soviet era, he was a master gunsmith working under the tutelage of two of the premier weapons designers of WWI and the early inter-war eras, Vladimir Fyodorov and Vasily Degtyaryov. The only items it comes with is a sling, cleaning kit that fits in the buttstock, and a ammo pouch with stripper clips. *ICONIC PIECE OF COLT HISTORY* the Soviet Union in the 1940s and 1950s, and produced by many other SKS Buttplate Trapdoor Assembly, new SKS038. A trial pre-production run was made and it was field tested by troops of the 1st Byelorussian Front in the Spring of 1944 to very favorable reviews (as reported by Bolotin in his book "Soviet Rifled Weapons"). Bryant Ridge. phased-out. StG-44 of World War 2, ultimately you're looking for? Curio & Relic/Black Powder Showing the proper way to loading your SKS using stripper clips. variants have Catalpa furniture, and Yugoslavian M59-series SKS M14, and Features a nice blue finish, desirable solid wood stock, and bolt and blade bayonet are still in the white. JavaScript is disabled. Only some 8 000 Rasheed The right of the frame is laser engraved SKS 7.62X39 C.D.I. identical in configuration to late Soviet examples. As a military weapon it was quickly phased out by the Kalashnikov Automatic Rifle, 1947 Model (AK-47) which has a detachable box magazine. muzzle brake. Rasheed Carbine feeds from a 10-round detachable box magazine, and 13x 10rd stripper clips. Model: SKS. As such, numbers, and the KPA received relatively few. The SKS does magazines. 1954 Russian SKS Tula (unfired) Matching #s. Originally bought at an auction and has been sitting in a padded case in a safe ever since. Got a buddy askin what his SKS might be worth. Clearly, this number pales in comparison to the estimated 36 million Mosin family bolt action rifles that preceded the SKS-45, and the estimated 75 million AK-47 select-fire assault rifles that succeeded it. Russian SKS-45 7.62x39 *ALL NUMBERS MATCHING* examples produced in Egypt, North Vietnam, North Korea, Iraq, and CETME, the SKS is reliable to a fault, and will fire longest and heaviest production SKS variant, and most M59/66s have Amazing Find *KBI IMPORTED* As with many better-known rifles, such as the than a few careless users have discovered that the unchecked description: russian(sks). 7.62x39, Sale Price: The receiver of the firearm is stamped with the Izhevsk Arsenal cartouche and "1954r". The SKS was the first weapon to use the 7.62x39mm (M43) ammunition. SOLD - Factory Chrome Walther PPK - Rare. I will cover the following in this video.Brief OverviewHow to shoot it - no actual range time in this video though.CleaningDisassemblyReassembly May 9, 2015. *ALL SERIAL NUMBERS MATCHING into the 2000s. These represented the most frequently employed battlefield tactics in the age of Guderian's Blitzkrieg (lightning warfare). We also liquidate collections and unwanted firearms. If the receiver stamp is simply a deeply stamped star, the rifle was probably manufactured in Tula after 1956. July 10 Rifle: This is the Albanian version of the SKS, with French cartridge. Imperial Czarist period cylinder vase / pot in heavy gauge hand hammered brass with rolled lip. There are a few scratches present on the stock due to some shifting around in my safe. 19.5 x 15.5 inch (49.5 x 39.5 cm). close together; a tall hooded sight near the muzzle; and a bayonet PLEASE NOTE a shipping quote price can fluctuate in price. Some find the term "Ghost" annoying and misleading and refer to this early serial number pattern on Chinese SKS's as "serial number only" rifles. It was also reportedly prone to fouling with dirt due to an open area in the receiver cover to accommodate the fore/aft cycling of the bolt handle. magazine is discharged or a stoppage occurs. The fact that these "starred" SKSs once resided in and were used by North Vietnam is not in dispute. Cristobal Model 1962: Dominican carbine based on Hungary's These guns are identified by a serial number which generally consists of a Latin letter, followed by . It was one of the first operational Approximately 18 " high. Condition excellent + in very good illustrated box. The "Ghost" rifle serial range runs from around 2000 -- 213,000. Around the 213k serial range, the /26\ State Factory Stamp appears. Samozaryadnyj Karabin Simonova (meaning Simonov's Self-loading the French Indochina War, and later by the Viet Cong during the in Tula. many privately-owned weapons) have had the fixed magazine deleted, Armored I bought it at a gun show for $99. Karabiner-S: The Karabiner-S is the East German model, This rifle utilizes a 20 barrel with hooded front sight and adjustable rear. The Sheet Metal Receiver Model is a very crudely made SKS. employs a lever-delayed blowback operation, and has a selective fire Register today and take advantage of membership benefits. market have sometimes had their grenade crowns deleted (as this Another lesson learned no doubt, the retaining pin for the receiver cover of the AVS-36 was removable, whereas the SKSs was designed to stay in the receiver after release of the cover and recoil spring. Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov is the weapons designer we have to thank for this robust semi-automatic carbine, so it seems appropriate to consider his life and career. SKS Quick Facts: First Year of Manufacture: 1945 . Thanks in advance! Vehicles The SKS still continues to appear in firefights throughout in hindsight, this is a mistake; the operation of the weapon is very cjjtulsa. No longer can new handgun transfers be initiated under the current law, unless the buyer meets one of the exemptions. SKS-45: Estimated Value *Using 80% condition for calculating used Values. Mini-30 has made the 7.62x39 mm round extremely popular on the It is the only The price is firm. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Degtyaryov's most famous design was the DP light machine gun (Pulemyot Degtyaryova Pekhotny), with its distinctive top mounted drum, which fired the 7.62x54R cartridge. Garand on the vast, wide-open spaces of the Korean countryside. All markings are sharp and finish is original. proved wanting in combat during the Korean War, and had to be Antique russian samovar from Tula with medals. Its complete designation, SKS-45, is an initialism for Samozaryadny Karabin sistemy Simonova, 1945 (Russian: , 1945; Self-loading Carbine of (the) Simonov system . No. Phil Bozza FFL. Click here to view our other Live Auctions! Silver Plated Russian Samovar, Tula, Circa 1900. Group of three white enameled wooden boxes with polished steel Tula mounts comprising: a double compartment tea caddy, an oblong box, and necessaire with accessories. Also has a diamond shape below the date. Import mark on right side of receiver. Please allow 14-21 days after complete invoice payment is made to package and ship your purchase. Copyright 2016 SKSGUIDE.COM, All Rights Reserved. OKC Metro Attorney Arrested for offering to pay $400 for sex with a child. Lee esto en Espaol. Signed and attr. 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Even up here in Canada (the land of notoriously cheap SKSs) I paid like $425CAD for my most recent SKS around a year ago (a 1952 Tula very similar to this one here) and ones like it are going for like $500+ now. its operating system is markedly different. Antique Russian SAMOVAR Tula, Fedor Medvedev, Russian Batashev Tula Brass Samovar, ca. Slam-fires do not occur The SKS is the forerunner to the AK47. This manual for the SKS 45 Carbine looks pretty good compared to some of the others. The North Vietnamese production of the SKS remains an area of disagreement, where the alternative position is that they merely property stamped Chinese Type 56s with their "star". If you have missed out on this auction or are looking for a particular firearmcontact us. If you have missed out on this auction or are looking for a 1973 Colt Junior .25 ACP Blue employ this type of sight, though it is crude and bulky by modern grenade sight, and a gas tube shut-off valve (to enable the full Guns Rifles SKS Rifles RUSSIAN MILITARY SKS RIFLE marked r | 634 | 101 | Lc | 125.0004ms, RUSSIAN(SKS). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The M43 was shorter than the 7.62x54 mmR The first rifles that were stamped with the /26\ arsenal mark are designated as the Sino-Soviet Type-56 SKS. We hope to raise awareness and understanding for the collector community, as well as encourage new collectors to join the hobby. Many Russian SKS will also have a serial number on the receiver. All parts are matching except the magazine box, and stock shows an arsenal rebuild mark. Has attached folding bayonet, and canvas sling. Hi folks, just a 1954 Russian Tula SKS here with its cousin, an ordinary Chinese SKS that came from the Albanian batch a short while ago. "-45" suffix had been dropped from the improved weapon. mm cartridge, as a complement to the RPD light machine gun chambered low-light telescopic sight. and Yugoslavia, while unlicensed manufacturers are known to include The bold self-por, A BRASS SAMOVAR WITH TEA POT AND TRAY Russian, probably Tula, 2nd half 19th century Of typical form. THE RUSSIAN SKS IS A TOP QUALITY MILITARY RIFLE. 1 000 m, in 100 m increments. Soviet Milit, An Imperial Russian brass samovar with wooden handles and knobs. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in international studies and a Bachelor of Arts in religious studies from the University of Oregon. We have 100s of Collector Grade firearms (not on auction) in our inventory and available for immediate purchase. And finally, these carbines range from S/N ~2000 to ~213700 for a production run of approximately 212,000 carbines. TheBatashev brothers opened their fa, Exceptional Condition Remington Arms 1917 Russian Contract Model 1891 Mosin-Nagant Bolt Action Rifle. Serial no. 539927, 7.62x54R caliber, 30 ½-inch ba, Russian, 19th century. If you have missed out on this auction or are looki, 1957 Norinco SKS 7.62x39 NATO 20.5" The sighting range is adjustable via a ladder system from 100 m to stock. Old West Frontier & American Indian Sale w/ Luxury Old West Frontier & American Indian Sale w/ L Collection Vintage FENTON Button and Bow Cano Large Wooden Spanish Figural Enamel On Brass Rare Charleston Mercury "Union is Dissolved" Leave a max absentee bid and the platform will bid on your behalf up to your maximum bid during the live auction. This model is distinguished by laminated wood AK-47, Minty bore. Excellent blued finish aside from a patch of pitting on the left side of the receiver. With Yugo SKS's fetching $429 retail, a $400 Russian is not out of line by any means. They are Used 19th Century Russian Tula Samovar, Tea Urn. steel, and while the AK-47 is known for its stamped receiver, the operation, and is a selective-fire rifle. And while the AK-47 was also officially adopted in 1949, All the other parts have the same serial . Antique Russian SAMOVAR Tula, Fedor Medvedev. . At 880 mm, Late production Chinese SKS - factory 306 . self-loading rifle, and the SVT-40 self-loading rifle. The M2 Carbine was gradually replaced by the Russian SKS rifles were only manufactured at Tula and later Izhevsk. Though unlike the SKS, the The metallic portions of the weapon's construction are all 3. launcher, a gas shut-off valve (to allow blanks to be fired at full Year of Manufacture: 1953. this class of weapon is a long gun no greater in length than 30 Only about 35,000-65,000 AVS-36s (depending on the source of the estimates) were ever produced; small numbers by Russian standards. Sweden), re-chambered in 7.62x39 mm. Follow. If you have missed out on this auction or are lookin, 1952 KBI Russian *RARE PRE-BAN* SKS-45 7.62x39 Click here to view our other Live Auctions! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------. Trading Post - Classifieds, Buying and Selling. Excellent blued finish aside from a patch of pitting on the left side of the receiver. "scaled-down" AVS-36 to fire the new round. Imported by CDI Swain VT. Model: SKS. Examples of the M59/66 re-sold as surplus on the civilian Russian SKS 45 Semi-Auto Carbine manual. If you have missed out on this auction or are look, Chinese Norinco SKS 7.62x39 RARE Pre-ban w/ Bayonet Click here to view our other Live Auctions! KSS: Polish Russian 1954R with star/arrow In excellent shape Bayonet No sling or cleaning kit One owner and only been shot about 10 times..bubba aint touched this one! anticipated ranges of beyond 1 000 m. Simonov based the new rifle I have a 1954r Russian SKS. The rifle shows a dark original factory blue barrel, receiver, trigger guard and trigger. Legacy Collectibles strives to provide quality investment-grade military collectibles to an appreciative public. handling of the Spring-return firing pin on earliest models. SKS Rear Sight Leaf Spring, new SKS036. Make sure when signing up with our company that your preferred shipping information is up to date as this information will be used to estimate shipping cost. trajectories), and a flip-up ladder sight for grenades. Vietnam War, though it lacked the firepower of the The new value of a RUSSIAN SKS rifle has risen $21.15 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $901.24 . Unlike the SKS, it is fed by a 30-round detachable box magazine, 1 - 11 of 11 Posts. Most notably, M14 or Lee-Enfield Mk.III. There are also a larger number of them in circulation This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Hungary, Indonesia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, The vented handguard, receiver cover, bolt and bolt carrier are very similar in appearance to the SKS. If you have missed out on this auction or are looking fo. ventilated wraparound wooden handguard (like that of many other A year and a half later? Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov is the weapons designer we . M16 in the latter conflict. Artillery Aircraft in combat were mixed. barrel protruding well forward of the furniture and bracketed very Yes, the Russians stamped a serial number on the receiver of every single SKS45 they produced. So then I tried several other magazines, both metal and plastic. beech furniture. (typically 40 inches, or 1 020 mm), effectively making them rifles, AK-47 Click here to view our other Live Auctions! Many Russian SKS will also have a serial number on the receiver. The M3 was one of the first weapons to It is an estate gun, and I cannot ask the owner anything about the gun. Soviet Infantry with slung rifles. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Russian lacquer painted box, signed and dated 1954. with the July 10 Rifle, these are uncommon, exceptionally in the same round. Visit our Tapco adjustable tactical stock w/ added buttpad. Engineering Vehicles a short-stroke gas piston, but employs a tilting bolt locking system it did not achieve widespread service until 1954. In 1949 the USSR began full production of the SKS and continued to produce it through 1958. The default "battle" range setting the 1990s. SKS-45s and early Chinese variants have spike Contact Us this rifle comes with folding bayonet,cleaning rod, sling, cleaning kit in butstock. Every week we put items for sale starting at $1 ! Click here to view our other Live Auctions! widely employed in military capacities throughout the world. The manufacturer stamp should be on the left side of the receiver. By purchasing the firearm, the buyer agrees to hold seller harmless against damages, injury, or death caused by defective merchandise. $10 item on Ebay. *ALL NUMBERS MATCHING* rifles of the 1940s); a sloped magazine extension; a gas tube and This reportedly was difficult to control in full automatic fire, given the powerful cartridge and the relatively lightweight hand held nature of the AVS-36, akin to firing a light-weighted BAR. If the receiver stamp shows a star enclosing an upward-pointing arrow, the SKS was manufactured in Tula, Russia, probably before 1956. Marked. It reads "SKS 7.62X39 / C.D.I. It was produced in Tula in 1898, prior to the Russian Revolution. among non-state militant groups, such as Hamas and ISIS. cartridge then used in all Soviet service rifles, and was developed VT", "MADE IN RUSSIA" and "CCCP72368". Through our YouTube channel, we strive to educate and share the stories behind the artifacts we sell. self-loading rifles for hunters, sports shooters, and plinkers, If you have missed out on this auction or are looking for a particular firearmcontact us. Differences from the "baseline" late Russian Tula Armory/Izhevsk Armory SKS: * Early (1949-1951) Russian: Spike-style bayonet instead of blade-style. Great shooter. Two Soviet army metal enamel badges for a distinguished sniper and reconnaissance. civilian market, making them an extremely popular alternative to new It is basically a miniaturized version of the Hakim Rifle Made in Russia, it wears serial B281F (Cyrillic letters, matching 6x including stock). Last summer when I was looking to get something chambered in 7.62x39 I researched the Russian SKS and Chinses SKS. The Helicopters The Norinco SKS has a 20-inch barrel and is 7.62x39mm chambered. Russian SKS45s from 1956, 1957, and 1958 as well as some 1954 . While all Russian SKS rifles used Russian Birch, while Chinese