This semi-automatic beauty was designed by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov and quickly gained popularity worldwide. One of its standout features is the folding bayonet and fixed magazine, which caught the attention of armed forces in different countries. Although it got a bit overshadowed by the AK-47, the SKS still had a place in reserve units and specialized troops.
Can you believe that they produced around 2.7 million of these bad boys in the Soviet Union alone? That’s a staggering number! And it didn’t stop there. The SKS was licensed and made by several Eastern Bloc countries, including China. Its versatility made it a favorite among insurgent groups who found it handy for guerrilla warfare.
But here’s an interesting twist: the SKS rifle didn’t just stick to real-life battles. It made a name for itself in the virtual world too! You can find it in popular video games like “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds“ (PUBG), where it serves as a trusty sniper rifle, perfec
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