1953 TULA- SKS Barrel: 20.5" Caliber: 7.62x39 Capacity: 10+1 The Tula Star: The primary identifier is found on the top dust cover (the metal cap at the very back of the receiver). A standard production Tula SKS features an arrow inside a 5-pointed star, typically stamped alongside the year of manufacture (e.g., 1950-1955 Blade Bayonet: Russian SKS rifles utilize a bright, folding blade-style bayonet Stock Material: Original Tula rifles were stocked in dark, rich Russian Arctic Birch hardwood or replaced during arsenal refurbishments with durable laminated wood. The stock usually features the matching serial number and a matching Tula star stamped into the wood Fixed Magazine: Features the standard, non-detachable 10-round hinged box magazine protruding just in front of the trigger guard