Tula SKS-45 7.62x39 Russian Semi-Auto Rifle, 20.5 Inch Barrel, KBI Import, Fixed 10-Round Magazine, Underfolding Blade Bayonet
This Russian Tula Arsenal SKS-45 is a collectible, import-marked semi-automatic carbine chambered in 7.62x39 with a 20.5-inch barrel. It features a fixed 10-round internal magazine, an installed underfolding blade bayonet, and classic Soviet markings including the Tula star and refurbishment/inspection cartouches. The rifle retains its hardwood stock with dark red/brown shellac finish and presents excellent bore condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are handling marks from previous use. The bayonet finish shows areas of staining. The bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Factory underfolding blade bayonet (installed)
Built on the proven SKS platform, this Tula SKS-45 uses a short-stroke gas piston system with a tilting-bolt lockup. It is chambered in 7.62x39 and sports a 20.5-inch barrel, offering the classic SKS handling profile with a fixed 10-round internal magazine and a hinged floorplate.
Sights are the traditional iron setup: a hooded front post and a tangent rear sight with Cyrillic graduations and the "П" battle setting. These original-style sights retain the rifle’s authentic Russian configuration.
The hardwood stock wears a dark red/brown shellac finish and is paired with a ventilated wooden upper handguard. A steel buttplate with trap door is fitted, and the length of pull measures 12.5 inches. A rear sling attachment point is present.
Markings include the Tula five-point star cartouche on the left buttstock and Soviet inspection/refurbishment cartouches around the crossbolt area. Matching-style Soviet assembly numbers are observed on the receiver, bolt, bolt carrier, magazine, and triggerguard.
This example bears a KBI (Harrisburg, PA) import mark, confirming its import history while preserving desirable Russian manufacture and arsenal markings from Tula.