For your consideration is a Russian SKS 7.62x39mm rifle made in the Izhevsk Arsenal. SKS rifles were only made in the Izhevsk arsenal from 1953 to 1954, making it a rarer SKS variation compared to the Tula Arsenal. This rifle utilizes a 20 ½” barrel with hooded front sight and adjustable rear. The receiver of the firearm is stamped with the Izhevsk Arsenal cartouche and “1954r”. The straight grain walnut stock has corresponding numbers to the frame and receiver. The rifle shows a dark original factory blue barrel, receiver, trigger guard and trigger. The right of the frame is laser engraved “SKS 7.62X39 C.D.I. VAIN VT MADE IN RUSSIA”. Serial Number: CCCP32222. This firearm qualifies as a Curio & Relic, and requires FFL Transfer or NICS Background Check.