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**SOLD** 1952 Vintage Russian Military Tula Arsenal SKS Rifle in 7.62x39 Caliber w/ Sling ** Superb All-Original & Matching, NOT Rebuild! ** **SOLD*
Guns International #: 101946300 Seller's Inventory #: M22-826
Category: Military Rifles - Non-US - SKS Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 4/27/15
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 192
Total Number of Listings: 14882
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check
Description:
This is a beautiful all-original and all-matching 1952-manufacture Russian Tula Arsenal SKS in 7.62x39 caliber. It is 100% original and NOT arsenal rebuilt like the vast majority of these you will see. All of the serial numbers are 100% matching and nothing has been renumbered. These Russian-made SKS rifles are considered by most collectors and shooters to be the finest SKS ever made, even better than the best of the Chinese Norinco examples. The Russians were the original developer of the SKS, and while you might not think high-quality fit and finish is an adjective that you can use with Russian weapons from this period, these Tula SKS rifles are the exception. These weapons were beautifully made and finished with a high-gloss blue finish on all of the metal parts and a polished bright bolt. The blade bayonet was finished also polished from the factory. The gloss blue finish looks so good that you would think it is a gun made for the commercial market rather than the Russian Military. All of the parts were hand-fit and assembled which resulted in a extremely reliable, accurate, and durable battle rifle. As mentioned previously, most of these 1950's vintage guns were issued and then turned in when the AK-47 was adopted, at which point they were usually arsenal rebuilt and refinished before being put into storage. A big chunk of them received a black painted finish over the blue, a new laminated wood stock, and the blade and bolt were blued. Once the rework was complete the SKS would be stamped with a square with a diagonal line running through it on the top cover. This particular SKS must have had a VERY easy life in military service and was well cared for, as not a single part on the gun has been rebuilt or refinished. You will see no rework marks on this Tula. The original blue finish is in excellent condition rating 98%, and the polished bright bolt and bayonet blade are still in good condition with only the bolt showing a little very light staining from some prior surface rust being removed at some point. There is no pitting on either part. All of the factory markings on this Tula are 100% intact and legible, with some filled with white wax to aid in visibility in the pictures. It is import marked on the right side of the barrel between the gas block and bayonet mount, thankfully in very small inconspicuous lettering. This was a much better place to import mark them instead of the receiver where it stands out like many of the other importers did. The parts that are stamped with the matching serial number are the receiver, the triggerguard, the magazine housing, the bolt carrier, the bolt itself, the top cover, and the left side of the buttstock. The gas tube, gas piston, and underside of the rear sight ladder are electro-penciled rather than stamped which is factory original and correct. The bores in these Russian SKS rifles were chrome lined, and this one has a perfect bore with no visible imperfections and perfect rifling from the chamber to the crown of the muzzle. The original solid wood lacquered stock on this SKS is very nice and 100% solid with no cracks, repairs, or major damage. The wood does show numerous minor spots of lacquer flaking and some very minor dings/dents from storage and handling. All of the stock hardware is intact and in excellent condition, including the buttplate with a trap door for the cleaning kit (which is inside the buttstock). All of the numerous small inspection proof marks are still intact and fully visible on the stock, and the original factory-stamped full serial number on the left side of the buttstock is still crisp and clean. Just above the serial number on the stock is the date it was made "1952" which is below the Tula Arsenal marking of a star with an arrow inside it. This Tula marking also appears stamped on the top cover of the action. This Russian SKS is in excellent condition on the inside as well as the outside. All of the internal parts are just as free from wear and damage as the exterior. The action is smooth, slick, and slams home into battery with authority. All of the controls on this SKS are in perfect working order with the exception of the blade bayonet which works just fine but sags down a little when in the folded position. This is probably a result of the bayonets having to be removed for importation and then added back on later. These were not factory serial numbered and the bayonet on this Tula is unmarked. When the bayonet on this SKS is unfolded it locks out tight on the gun with no slop or wiggle. There is no doubt that this Tula SKS would still function just as well today as it did when it left the factory 70 years ago. This Tula comes complete with it's original Russian Military tan sling, and the sling and hardware are in excellent condition. If you have been looking for an investment-quality Russian SKS for your collection this 1952 Tula example would be an excellent choice. These Russian SKS's keep going up in value every single year and they will never be cheaper than they are now. This non-rebuilt 100% factory original Tula is about as good as they get and would be extremely hard to upgrade from in any respect!
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Manufacturer: Tula Arsenal (Russia)
Model: SKS
Serial Number: CP3485
Bore: Rifled
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Very Good
Bore Condition: Excellent
Action: Semi-Auto
Stock: Factory Original Solid Wood Stock
Finish: Gloss Blue / Polished Bright Bolt
Manufacture Date: 1952
Extras: w/ Original Russian Military Sling