{"product_id":"russian-sks-rifle-7-62x39mm-10-rd-20-5-barrel-semi-auto-rifle-c-r-eligible","title":"Russian SKS Rifle 7.62x39mm 10 Rd 20.5\" Barrel Semi Auto Rifle - C\u0026R Eligible","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"group\/query relative whitespace-pre-line break-words [word-break:break-word] font-[475] dark:font-[450] default font-display text-3xl font-regular text-textMain dark:text-textMainDark selection:bg-super\/50 selection:text-textMain dark:selection:bg-superDuper\/10 dark:selection:text-superDark\"\u003eRussian SKS Rifle – 7.62x39mm 10 Rd Semi Auto Rifle - 20.5\" Barrel - C\u0026amp;R Eligible\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRussian SKS Rifle\u003c\/strong\u003e, chambered in the iconic \u003cstrong\u003e7.62×39mm intermediate cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, stands as a pivotal bridge between the bolt-action era and modern assault rifles, embodying Soviet ingenuity during the early Cold War. Designed by \u003cstrong\u003eSergei Gavrilovich Simonov\u003c\/strong\u003e and formally adopted in 1945, this \u003cstrong\u003esemi-automatic carbine\u003c\/strong\u003e leveraged the newly developed \u003cstrong\u003e7.62×39mm M43 cartridge\u003c\/strong\u003e, a revolutionary round that balanced recoil, range, and stopping power for infantry combat. The SKS featured a \u003cstrong\u003egas-operated system\u003c\/strong\u003e with a tilting bolt and a fixed \u003cstrong\u003e10-round internal magazine\u003c\/strong\u003e, loaded via stripper clips for rapid replenishment\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-nowrap\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e Its rugged construction, including a \u003cstrong\u003echrome-lined barrel\u003c\/strong\u003e for corrosion resistance and a distinctive folding \u003cstrong\u003eblade or spike bayonet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e, made it ideal for harsh environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eProduced primarily at the \u003cstrong\u003eTula and Izhevsk Arsenals\u003c\/strong\u003e between 1949 and 1958, over 2.7 million units were manufactured before the SKS was gradually supplanted by the \u003cstrong\u003eAK-47\u003c\/strong\u003e in frontline service, though it remained a staple for \u003cstrong\u003eSoviet Border Troops\u003c\/strong\u003e and reserves well into the 1970s.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eNote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe Russian SKS is a \u003cspan style=\"color: #339966;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eC\u0026amp;R Eligible\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Rifle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003eThe Russian SKS is a \u003cspan style=\"color: #339966;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCA Compliant \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRifle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eDISCLAIMER:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Firearms\/receivers are subject to state-specific shipping restrictions and must be transferred through a valid FFL dealer. Receivers cannot be shipped to CA, CO, CT, DE, MD, MA, NJ, NY. Please visit \u003ca href=\"\/shipping-restrictions\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eour shipping restrictions page\u003c\/a\u003e to review all applicable restrictions for your state. Subject to change.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Russian","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52668981477698,"sku":"RI1037","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0997\/7921\/5682\/files\/IMG_4248__59484.1740677086.1280.1280.jpg?v=1774274677","url":"https:\/\/centerfiresystems.com\/products\/russian-sks-rifle-7-62x39mm-10-rd-20-5-barrel-semi-auto-rifle-c-r-eligible","provider":"Centerfire Systems","version":"1.0","type":"link"}