Bidspirit auction | ** Tula Arsenal SKS-45 Semi-Automatic

** Tula Arsenal SKS-45 Semi-Automatic Rifle 7.62x39mm with 20 Inch Barrel 1956-1958 - This Soviet Russian SKS-45 is a semi-automatic carbine chambered in 7.62x39mm, featuring a 20 inch barrel equipped with a hooded post front sight, a tangent rear sight graduated to 1,000 meters, and an integrated folding blade-type bayonet. The rifle is constructed with a blued steel finish on the receiver and barrel, complemented by a distinctive laminated wood stock with a side-mounted sling swivel on the buttstock. The left side of the receiver is marked with a small Tula five-pointed star and transcribed as RUSSIA SKS-45 7.62X39 KBI-INC HBG PA RL000947. A primary stamped serial number ЛР 4983 is visible on the left side of the receiver, and this number is matching on the magazine floorplate and the trigger guard. The left side of the buttstock shows a previous serial number that has been struck through. This late production example was manufactured at the Tula Arsenal circa 1956-1958 and bears numerous Soviet inspection and proof marks throughout the metal components. In-house shipping is available. This firearm is at least 50 years old and in qualifying configuration, or is specifically recognized by ATF as a Curio & Relic. If you have a C&R Federal Firearms License (or another type of FFL authorized to receive this firearm), we can ship it to you or hand it to you at pickup where lawful. Otherwise, we will have to ship to your receiving Federal Firearms License holder, or you will need to undergo a background check here when you pick up. Email your FFL to burnsffl@gmail.com with your name in the subject if you are having us ship. Pickup is Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 am to 7 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130, or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $10 fee per lot for pickup on another day. Once packed up, we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction. TL05