Adding a bipod to an SKS?

[Daedalus]

I have a Norinco SKS and would really like to put a bipod on it, specifically one of those neat looking ones that uses the bayonet lug to mount since I do not have a bayonet for it. What is the legality of this?

 

[Mark Tyson]

It's perfectly legal -there's no law against bipods. But why would you do it?

 

[Hkmp5sd]

From:
Dept. Of Treasury
BATF
Wash. DC

To:
[name deleted]
11250 Waples Mill Road
Fairfax, VA.

Dear Sir:

In answer to your specific questions, the following modifications of an SKS type rifle WOULD _NOT_ BE A VIOLATION of Section 922 (r):

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With respect to attaching a bipod to a standard configuration SKS rifle; standard configuration SKS rifles are not approved for importation with bipods. Therefore, the attachment of a bipod would be a violation of Section 922(r)

http://www.recguns.com/Sources/IIH2.html

 

[Daedalus]

What do they mean by "standard configuration"??? MY SKS already has a sporter stock and detachable mag, and it wasnt a C&R import to the best of my knowledge.

 

[eatatjoes]

http://www.sksboards.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4190

try looking around on those boards. from my understanding adding the bipod does not matter to the C&R it matters to the 1989 ban and would make the rifle illegal.

 

[Mark Tyson]

Holy cow! Sorry for the bad advice. I had no idea! I was so sure . . .

 

[Daedalus]

Oh well, I just wanted to put a bipod on it because I thought they looked pretty neat and I wouldnt have to bring the sandbags, but if I have to worry about some knobjockey at the range turning me in I guess I better play it safe .:banghead:

 

[Hkmp5sd]

"standard configuration"???

Good question. I have no idea.

The general consensus in dealing with SKS rifles and bipods is

a sporting bipod is probably OK, one that clamps on, or attaches by a swivel stud, not permanently attached to the gun.

That is from James Bardwell ( [email protected] ), one of the most knowledgable folks around in interpreting ATF's arcane writings.