A story comes with the SKS-45 here, and the listing is happy to tell it: a 1953 Russian-made rifle with matching serial numbers. It is used, chambered in 7.62x39mm and wears a black finish with a wood stock.

Matching numbers matter on any military rifle because they show the parts have stayed together since the factory. On an SKS that usually means the receiver, bolt carrier, dust cover and bolt are marked alike. The numbers are stated to match, and you can confirm that when it arrives. Ammunition choice matters more than most buyers expect, so try two or three loads and keep the one that groups best. Photos tell most of the story on a rifle like this, so look closely at the wood, the bluing and the markings before you decide.

The SKS is a gas-operated, self-loading carbine that sits between the old bolt rifles and the modern assault rifle in history. It is simple to clean and carries a folding bayonet under the barrel. At a range or on a farm, it is a friendly, reliable plinker with a mild recoil.

It is sold as described and ships to your chosen FFL dealer, where the background check takes place.