Tula SKS-45 1955-Dated 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle with Laminated Stock and Blade Bayonet
This Tula-manufactured SKS-45 is a 1955-dated Russian example from the Cold War era. It features a blued steel receiver, a laminated wood stock and handguard, and an under-barrel folding blade bayonet. Arsenal and importer markings are present, including the Tula star mark and a receiver cover marked "1955г", along with a KBI, Inc. (Harrisburg, PA) import/ID marking.
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 1x 10-round fixed internal box magazine (non-detachable) (installed)
- Under-barrel folding blade bayonet (installed)
- Cylindrical metal accessory/tool (as pictured)
Built on the SKS platform, this rifle uses a gas-operated, short-stroke piston system with a tilting-bolt action. It is configured with a fixed internal box magazine intended for top-loading via stripper clips, and it is listed with a 10+1 capacity.
The rifle is equipped with iron sights, including a hooded/protected front post and a tangent/leaf rear sight with a sliding elevator graduated 1-10. These are the standard-style SKS sighting features, presented here on a 20.5-inch barrel configuration.
Cosmetically and mechanically, the key highlights are the 1955-dated receiver cover marking and the Russian Tula star arsenal mark. The rifle is also import-marked "RUSSIA SKS-45 7.62X39 KBI, INC HBG, PA", and the Cyrillic serial appears on multiple parts including the stock.
Furniture on this example is laminated wood, including the stock and the upper handguard, and it has a steel two-screw buttplate. The finish is blued, matching the blued steel receiver.