Izhevsk SKS-45 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle, 20.5 in Barrel, Hardwood Stock, NHM Import, Receiver-Cover Rail Mount, Muzzle Brake, Fixed 10-Round
This Russian SKS-45 from Izhevsk Mechanical Plant blends classic military design with thoughtful updates. It is an NHM (Sacramento, CA) import in 7.62x39 with a 20.5 in barrel and a fixed 10-round magazine. Notable features include an aftermarket receiver-cover scope mount with integral rail marked 'GUNS–Detroit, Michigan Pat. D367312' and a clamp-on multi-port muzzle brake. The hardwood refurb stock shows a Tula star over 1950r stamp, and the gas tube is electro-pencil marked, indicating a force-matched refurbishment.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are markings from previous handling and use. The bayonet does not work correctly in the current configuration due to the pinned muzzle brake. Refer to pictures.
What’s Included
- Canvas web sling (attached)
- Folding blade bayonet (installed)
- Receiver-cover scope mount with integral rail marked 'GUNS–Detroit, Michigan Pat. D367312' (installed)
- Clamp-on multi-port muzzle brake (installed)
- No cleaning rod included
Produced by Izhevsk Mechanical Plant, this SKS-45 retains the core features of the platform: a milled steel receiver, semi-automatic operation with a short-stroke gas piston located above the barrel, and a tilting-bolt lockup. It is chambered in 7.62x39 with an approximately 20.5 in barrel and uses the traditional fixed internal 10-round magazine. The bolt and bolt carrier are in-the-white.
The rifle wears a hardwood stock finished in red-brown shellac with a left-side rear sling swivel and a 12.5 in length of pull. Stock markings include a Tula star over 1950r on the butt and small X-stamps. The gas tube bears electro-pencil markings, a common force-matched refurbishment indicator, and the stock stamp indicates a replacement refurb stock.
Sighting equipment consists of a hooded post front and a tangent rear sight ramp graduated from 100 to 1000 m. This configuration provides the standard SKS sight picture with clear range graduations on the rear unit.
Markings include the receiver import stamp 'RUSSIA SKS 7.62X39 NHM SAC, CA.' The rifle also features an aftermarket receiver-cover scope mount with an integral rail marked 'GUNS–Detroit, Michigan Pat. D367312' and a clamp-on multi-port muzzle brake. In its current setup, the muzzle brake is pinned, which affects bayonet operation as noted in the condition section.