Tula SKS-45 1954-Dated 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle with Laminated Stock and Aftermarket Rear Sight
This Tula-manufactured SKS-45 is a 1954-dated Russian SKS-pattern semi-automatic carbine in 7.62x39, identified by the Tula star/arsenal mark and the 1954г receiver cover date marking. It features a laminated wood stock with a wood upper handguard and includes an aftermarket rear sight. Import markings include "SKS 7.62x39 RUSSIA" and "CAI ST ALB VT".
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows light signs of wear and handling with some surface scratches.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Folding blade bayonet (installed)
- Under-barrel cleaning rod (installed)
Built on the SKS platform, this rifle uses a gas-operated, short-stroke piston action with a tilting-bolt locking system. The gas system is positioned above the barrel in the standard SKS layout.
This example is configured with a fixed (hinged) internal 10-round box magazine and a stripper-clip guide, matching the classic SKS-45 feeding setup. The barrel length is listed as 20.5.
Markings and identifiers include the Tula star/arsenal mark, the receiver cover date marking "1954" followed by Cyrillic "г", and importer text including "SKS 7.62x39 RUSSIA" and "CAI ST ALB VT". Serial KB5503 is observed on multiple parts, with additional receiver-side marking "KV" over "KB 5503" and an additional "XXX"-style stamp on the stock.
Furniture is laminated wood with a wood upper handguard, and the rifle is equipped with iron sights featuring a protected post front sight and an aftermarket rear sight. The bolt carrier appears in-the-white, consistent with the observed configuration.