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VIETNAM WAR SKS SEMI-AUTO TROPHY RIFLE WITH

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
VIETNAM WAR SKS SEMI-AUTO TROPHY RIFLE WITH

ORIGINAL MATCHING IMPORT PAPERS. Cal. 7.62 x 39. S# 11403477. Bbl. 20-1/2". Tangent rear sight graduated to 1000 meters. Post front sight w/ protective hood. S#s match on receiver, trigger guard, & bolt; no visible import marks. Scarce & interesting war trophy rifle obtained by U.S. soldier in Vietnam w/ import paperwork & DD Form 603 War Trophy Registration; also noted is a Bill of Sale marked on back dated 1986. 12-1/4" folding spike bayonet. Cleaning rod is not present. Buttstock is a locally mfg. replacement made w/ grasping grooves but, interestingly, w/o buttplate or sling swivel. Handguard appears to be original type. CONDITION: stock set has well worn finish w/ scratches & handling marks. Metal has extensive oxidation, pitting & wear throughout. Entire rifle has appearance of hard service in a hostile environment. Bore turning dark but w/ strong lands. PROVENANCE: Import paperwork & DD Form 603 War Trophy Registration. (22-3514/RW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.