The Century Arms VSKA Paratrooper rifle in 7.62x39mm with a wood handguard (brand part no. RI5970-N) brings a distinctive Paratrooper-pattern stock to Century’s VSKA platform for shooters who want a classic, compact AK-47 silhouette. Century Arms builds the VSKA Paratrooper with a 16.25-inch barrel and a 30-round magazine, and adjustable sights ship standard for windage and elevation correction. Among AK rifles, this VSKA Paratrooper favors shooters who want the distinctive Paratrooper stock design paired with a traditional wood handguard.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 7.62x39mm, the standard chambering for this platform.
• A 30-round magazine ships included with the rifle.
• The barrel measures 16.25 inches.
• The sights are adjustable, for windage and elevation correction.
• The handguard is genuine wood, on the VSKA Paratrooper model.
• The action is semi-automatic, cycling one round per trigger pull.
• Receiver is stamped 1/16-inch steel for a lighter, traditional AK profile.
• Barrel is chrome-moly 4150 steel, heat-treated for durability.
• Runs Century’s RAK-1 enhanced trigger group to reduce trigger slap.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes this a Paratrooper model? It carries the VSKA line’s distinctive Paratrooper stock pattern, paired here with a wood handguard.

Does it include a magazine? Yes, a 30-round magazine ships with the rifle.

Buy the Century Arms VSKA Paratrooper Rifle, Wood Handguard

The distinctive Paratrooper stock design paired with a traditional wood handguard is exactly what this VSKA delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.