Norinco SKSS Paratrooper 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Carbine, 16.5 in Barrel, Matching Serials, Chinese Import
This factory-marked SKSS Paratrooper from Norinco is a compact 7.62x39 SKS variant with a 16.5 in barrel and approximately 37 in overall length. It features matching serial numbers, a fixed 10-round internal magazine, and early-1990s C&A Virginia Beach import markings. The configuration and markings identify it as a commercial SKS-S pattern recognized by collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid functional shape. Scratches and blemishes are present. The bore is clean and shiny. Areas of rust and pitting are present.
What’s Included
- Sling: Green canvas web sling with leather strap and metal buckle (installed)
This SKSS Paratrooper variant uses the SKS gas-operated short-stroke piston with a tilting bolt and a fixed 10-round internal magazine. The 16.5 in barrel pairs with a full-size stock for an overall length of about 37 in and a 12.5 in length of pull.
Receiver markings include MOD. SKSS 7.62x39MM and MADE IN CHINA BY NORINCO, along with the C&A Virginia Beach, VA importer stamp (C&A, VA BH VA). Matching serial numbers with a 92 prefix appear on the receiver, bolt, bolt carrier, and stock, a pattern commonly seen on early-1990s SKSS rifles.
The hardwood stock has an orange shellac finish with left-side sling swivels, a single cross-bolt, and a bayonet groove. The upper handguard is wood with two cooling slots, complementing the blued metalwork. The bolt and carrier are bright in-the-white, and the rifle features a stamped trigger guard and a smooth receiver cover.
Iron sights consist of a hooded front post and a tangent rear sight with a sliding elevation ramp. A bayonet lug and stock groove are present, but no bayonet is installed. A green canvas web sling is already fitted.