Key Point: The SKS has an odd place in the civilian world, too. Because China produced so many — and exported so many — the carbine has become a cheap, popular hunting and sporting weapon in the West.

The most iconic rifle of the 20th century is the AK-47. One of the most iconic rifles of World War II — granted, this is more debatable — is the Mosin-Nagant. Both were developed in Russia. The SKS, ...

Key Point: This rifle has been spread widely, even though it is less known compared to other early-to-mid twentieth century weapons. Here is its strange history. The most iconic rifle of the 20th ...

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Officials said that the man who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump left an AK-47, but weapons experts said it was an SKS rifle.

A firearms expert testified the Simonov SKS rifle found in Matthew Raymond's Fredericton apartment was an unrestricted firearm, and so was the shotgun found on his couch. Jacques Rioux testified ...