Izhmash SKS 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle (1954 Izhevsk), Matching Numbers, Russian-Made, 20.5 in Barrel, Folding Bayonet
This Russian-made Izhmash SKS was produced at the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant in 1954 and features matching Cyrillic serials across the major components. It retains the classic SKS configuration with a fixed 10-round internal magazine, a 20.5-inch barrel, and the correct folding blade bayonet and cleaning rod installed. Marked with the Izhevsk arsenal crest and a CAI St. Albans import stamp, this example pairs desirable factory markings with a clean, shiny bore and the correct hardwood stock in reddish shellac.
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 rifle presents in solid shape. Expect some scratches and blemishes on the metal and wood from prior handling.
What’s Included
- Folding blade bayonet (installed)
- Under-barrel cleaning rod (installed)
Made in Russia at the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant (Izhmash), this SKS is dated 1954 and carries the correct triangle-with-arrow-in-circle arsenal crest on the receiver cover alongside the "1954 r" marking. The importer marking reads "SKS 7.62x39 RUSSIA CAI ST ALB VT," identifying CAI St. Albans, VT as the importer. These clear, legible markings provide well-documented provenance.
The rifle exhibits matching Cyrillic serial "C62И" on the receiver, bolt carrier/bolt, receiver cover, trigger guard, magazine floorplate, and stock. This level of parts matching is a notable attribute for an SKS from this era and plant, reinforcing its cohesion as a complete example.
Its configuration is correct to the platform: a short-stroke gas piston system with a tilting-bolt lockup, chambered in 7.62x39, feeding from a fixed 10-round internal magazine with a hinged floorplate. The 20.5-inch barrel provides the standard SKS sight radius, and the iron sights include a hooded front post and a tangent rear sight with a "П" battle setting, graduated to 1000 m. Length of pull measures 12.5 inches.
Finish and furniture are classic SKS. The receiver and most metal components are blued, while the bolt and carrier are left in-the-white. The hardwood stock wears a reddish shellac, featuring the right-side fore-end grasping groove, a wooden upper handguard, and a rear sling swivel at the toe. Stock cartouches include a 5-point star and square-with-diagonal refurb marks.
Correct accoutrements are present: the folding blade bayonet is installed, and the under-barrel cleaning rod is in place. Overall, this 1954 Izhevsk SKS presents as a solid, well-marked Russian example with matching numbers and a clean bore.