Tula SKS-45 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle, 1951 Russian, Blued, 20.5 Inch Barrel, Fixed 10-Round, Folding Bayonet
This 1951 Tula SKS-45 is a Russian-made, milled-steel semi-automatic carbine chambered in 7.62x39. It carries the Tula five-pointed star and "1951r" markings, matching its period-correct features including a hardwood stock with shellac-type finish, fixed 10-round internal magazine, and a folding blade bayonet. Clear import and model markings are present.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Specific Condition Details: This firearm is in great shape. There are some minor scratches and blemishes present.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Folding blade bayonet (installed)
Note: The under-barrel cleaning rod is not present and is not included.
Made at Tula in 1951 and marked with the Tula star and Cyrillic year "1951r," this SKS-45 retains hallmark Russian configuration. Import and receiver markings include "MADE IN RUSSIA," "C.D.I. SWAN, VT," and "SKS 7.62x39."
The rifle uses a milled steel receiver with a blued finish and a 20.5 inch barrel. The bolt and carrier are left in the white. The hardwood stock and wood handguard wear a factory-style shellac-type finish, with the stock showing the right-side lightening groove and a bottom sling swivel.
Operation is semi-automatic with a short-stroke gas piston and tilting-bolt system. Feeding is via a fixed 10-round internal magazine with a hinged floorplate, designed for stripper-clip loading. A wood handguard covers the gas tube for classic SKS ergonomics.
The sighting system features a hooded front post and a tangent rear leaf graduated to 1000 meters. Length of pull is 12.5 inches, providing a traditional SKS stock fit.