The Norinco SKS is the Chinese-manufactured semi-automatic carbine based on the Soviet Simonov SKS design. Chinese Norinco SKS rifles were imported to the US in very large quantities before the 1994 import ban on Chinese military-style firearms. The fixed 10-round internal magazine loads from the top via stripper clips; some have been converted to accept detachable magazines. Chrome-lined barrel. Type: Rifle Action: Semi-Automatic Caliber: 7.62x39mm Capacity: 10 Year introduced: 1954, China Weight: 137.6 oz Overall length: 40.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: sporting, collector, hunting