1950 Tula SKS-45 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle, 20.5 in Barrel, Blued, Integral Folding Bayonet
This 1950 Tula Arsenal SKS-45 is a classic Soviet 7.62x39 rifle marked with the Tula star crest and "1950r." on the receiver cover, along with Soviet inspection marks near the chamber. It features the original fixed 10-round internal magazine, an integral folding blade bayonet, and a hardwood stock with a reddish/brown shellac finish. Matching serial numbers are observed on multiple major components, consistent with Soviet assembly.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes present. The stock storage cover does not have spring tension.
What’s Included
- Canvas web sling with metal hardware (attached)
- Integral folding blade bayonet (installed)
- Under-barrel cleaning rod (installed)
Produced at Tula in 1950, this SKS-45 carries the factory’s star crest and year stamp "1950r." on the receiver cover, with Soviet inspection and acceptance markings near the chamber. These original markings provide clear provenance and align with its period-correct configuration.
The rifle retains its core SKS features: a fixed 10-round internal magazine, a short-stroke gas piston operating system with a tilting-bolt, and a 20.5 in barrel chambered in 7.62x39. The steel receiver and major components wear a blued finish.
Sighting is handled by a protected post front sight and a tangent-leaf rear sight with a slider, bearing standard range markings. This setup reflects standard Soviet military patterning for the model and era.
The stock is solid hardwood with a reddish/brown shellac finish and a steel buttplate, complemented by a wood upper handguard. An integral folding blade bayonet (left in the white) and the under-barrel cleaning rod remain installed, completing the rifle’s as-issued profile.
Matching serial numbers are observed on multiple major components, consistent with Soviet assembly practices. Length of pull measures 12.5 in.