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The SKS is a rifle invented in Russia by Simonov in 1945. It is of a much heavier construction than the AK-47 and is used extensively by Chinese police and military forces. Later versions included variable gas port controls, and selective fire.
The rifle uses ammunition clip style loading and has a buttstock cleaning kit with cleaning rod running under the barrel. The SKS is easily field stripped and reassembled with no tools.
