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Rare Tula Arsenal Soviet SKS Semi-Automatic Carbine, with Folding Bayonet

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
Rare Tula Arsenal Soviet SKS Semi-Automatic Carbine, with Folding Bayonet
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Rare Tula Arsenal Soviet SKS Semi-Automatic Carbine, with Folding Bayonet, #RL005513, 7.62x39mm, 20.5" barrel, blued finish, bright bolt carrier, laminated stock, hooded post front sight and adjustable leaf rear sight. Cleaning rod is mounted under the barrel, and the cleaning kit is inside the butt trap. A good condition Soviet cotton sling is attached. Bayonet blade has dark finish. Marked on top of receiver cover with the Tula Arsenal fletched arrow inside a five-pointed star over "1954r". Matching original Cyrillic serial number (AN2180) on bolt carrier, receiver cover, trigger guard, and (crudely scratched) on the left side of the re-numbered buttstock. Magazine is marked "464069" on the left side and appears to be a replacement. Condition overall is very good with the metal retaining approx. 80% finish, showing most of the bluing removed from the magazine and rust spots on the exposed barrel and trigger guard. Hand guard has been sanded smooth and left unfinished, now in good condition. Stock is very good showing areas of flaking to the dark shellac finish along with handling marks and scratches. Action operates smoothly, bright bore is excellent with sharp well-defined rifling. Bayonet is excellent and locks firmly into position. Import marked on left side of receiver. Est.: $800-$1,100. (C&R)