Guns International #: 102811981
Seller's Inventory #: 24070140
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Guns International #: 102811981
Category - SKS Rifles
- Norinco Rifles
Norinco SKS 7.62x39mm w/Bayonet, Sling, Cleaning Tube Kit
Description: The SKS is one of the most famous of Soviet/Russian designs. In 1943, the Soviets managed to capture a handful of examples of the German Maschinenkarabiner 42(H) or Mkb 42(H) proto-assault rifles, forerunner of the famous StG 44 assault rifle. Upon examination of the 7.92x33mm Kurz cartridge, the Soviets realized that a new class of rifle cartridge, the intermediate cartridge, had reached the battlefield, and that the game had now changed. With this new type of cartridge, a universal rifle could be given the firepower of an SMG while having the range and accuracy of a rifle. In response, the Soviets ordered that a new intermediate cartridge be designed, and that a rifle and light machinegun be designed around it. The new the 7.62x39mm M43 cartridge was soon created. Earlier, back in 1941, Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov, a respected designer of small arms, took the design of his famous semi-automatic anti-tank rifle, the PTRS-41 (chambered in the huge 14.5x114mm cartridge), and effectively scaled down the operating mechanism to create a smaller, semi-auto carbine chambered for a lighter cartridge. This was done in response to some complaints pertaining to the SVT-40 semi-auto rifle. Most of Simonov’s early prototypes were chambered in the 7.62x25mm Tokarev pistol/SMG cartridge, although he built at least one prototype chambered for the standard 7.62x54mmR Mosin-Nagant rifle cartridge. Initially known as the SKS-41, the rifle was submitted for tests to the Artillery Committee of the Red Army. While they liked the rifle, the German invasion of 1941 meant that a full evaluation of the rifle would be put on the backburner for a while. Interestingly, the SKS-41 was intended to be chambered for the 7.62x54mmR cartridge for logistical reasons. Simonov resumed his work in 1944 and immediately created a new prototype chambered for the 7.62x39. He made few detailed design changes as well to suit the new cartridge, and to simplify maintenance and cleaning of the rifle. The newer version of his rifle, referred to now as the SKS-45, reached the prototype/field testing stage at the end of World War 2. The new rifle was well liked by the Soviet troops who used it. It was much shorter and lighter than the Mosin-Nagant rifle and could be maneuvered through thick foliage and urban environments more easily. Simonov intentionally designed his rifle with loose fitting parts so that the rifle would continue to function even when dirty or inadequately lubricated. Although the SKS was replaced fairly quickly in post-war Soviet service by the AK-47, the SKS was exported widely through the COMBLOC nations and was even produced in other countries as well, including China. The rifle shown here is a Chinese produced SKS manufactured by Norinco and imported by Norinco Inc. It originally came with a synthetic folding stock that was damaged beyond repair and so it has been replaced with a classic wooden SKS stock. Needless to say, the stock S/N does not match the rifle’s S/N. it is a bit beat up and originally belonged to SKS rifle with a side mount installed, hence the slightly cut down portion on the lefthand side near the rea of the receiver. The stock does not suffer from any cracks, however. The only other part which does not match the rest of the rifle is the magazine body, the bottom of which is stamped with Cyrillic lettering and numbers, indicating an Eastern European or Russian origin. The rest of the rifle’s parts, including the trigger guard, match each other. The replacement stock also comes with its cleaning kit tube. The rifle exhibits some light pitting on the bolt. With some Flitz metal polish, this issue would be a fairly easy fix. The rear cover and other parts exhibit some light rust/pitting. A good oil or Hoppe’s #9 cleaning solvent used with a Scotch-Brite pad will clean these parts rather easily. There isn’t any heavy rust or deep pitting present. The bore is in pristine shape, thanks to the chrome-lining found in the majority of SKS rifles (and most military rifles today). This was an important feature, as most COMBLOC nations utilized corrosive primers in their ammo. The only SKS rifles which lack the chrome-lining are the Yugoslavian examples. There is some slight wear of the finish on barrel on the lefthand side, most likely caused by the metal studs present in the leather loops on the nylon sling. The original bayonet is present, which is a good bonus. Many Trigger pull is on the smoother side for an SKS, which is nice. The SKS should not be treated as marksman rifle, however as this was never its intended purpose. The SKS has always made an excellent “truck gun” or ranch rifle. Price: $600.00 Rifle Caliber: 7.62x39mm Manufacturer: Norinco Model: SKS Serial Number: 24100423 Barrel Length: 20.0 inches (508 mm) Bore Info: 4 grooves, 1:9.45 inches (1 in 240 mm) RH twist Ejectors: Auto-Ejection Condition: Used - Good Barrels: Carbon Steel Barrel Type: Standard Action: Short-stroke gas piston, tilting bolt Triggers: Standard Stock: Wood Fore End: Wood Butt Pad: Metal plate w/trap door LOP: 12.25 inches (311 mm) Finish: Blued Weight: 8.5 lbs. Sights: Hooded post front, tangent notch rear graduated from 100-1000 m. Radius 18.9 in (480 mm) Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102811981
Seller's Inventory #: 24070140
Guns International #: 102811981
Seller's Inventory #: 24070140