Sold for $720

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Lot Description

**Soviet Russian SKS Rifle

7.62x39mm. 20" barrel length. SN: LM1100I. Blued metal arsenal refinish overall set in a sanded laminated wood semi-pistol grip stock with further laminated wood upper handguard. Short-stroke piston driven gas operated semi-automatic rifle using a tilting bolt and fed by an internal 10-shot magazine. Item mounts standard adjustable rear notch and front post sights. Top of the dustcover has been refinished, obliterating the manufacturer marking. Shows standard Cyrillic inspection stamps scattered to parts. Stock not numbered, but serial numbers match on the dustcover, receiver, magazine, bolt carrier, and bolt. Comes with cleaning rod, folding bayonet, canvas sling. Stock void of tools.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

From the Collection of Vern Gregg

Condition Report

Very Good as Arsenal Refinished. Bore is dirty with firing residues throughout that should clean to Very Bright or better with sharp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows scattered scratches over the receiver and dustcover with some thinning to the finish over the barrel and gas tube. Stock has rounded edges and shows some rounded mars indicative of sanding, along with multiple chips along the edges of the forend that have been deeply sanded down.

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