Century Arms VSKA
Century Arms · Rifle · In Production · 2018
Overview
The Century Arms VSKA is a 100% American-made AKM-pattern rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, designed and built in-house by Century Arms at its Vermont facility. It replaced the earlier RAS47 in Century's lineup. The VSKA upgrades key wear components with S7 tool-steel - notably the bolt, carrier, and front trunnion - for extended service life. It features a 16.25-inch chrome-moly barrel, RAK-1 enhanced trigger, side optic rail, and bolt hold-open safety.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 3402 g (120.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 921 mm (36.26") |
| Barrel Length | 413 mm (16.26") |
| Action Type | Gas Operated Long Stroke |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 718 m/s (2356 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 2010 J (1482 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 400 m (437 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1000 m (1094 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 4 |
| Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Manganese Phosphate |
Calibers
- 7.62x39mm · primary — also known as 7.62x39mm Soviet, M43, 7.62mm Kalashnikov
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine, Detachable Drum Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector, Bolt Hold Open Safety
- Features: Stamped Receiver, Rotating Bolt, Long Stroke Gas Piston, Chrome Lined Barrel, Ak Pattern Action, Side Optic Rail, Rak-1 Enhanced Trigger, Bulged Front Trunnion, S7 Tool Steel Bolt And Carrier, S7 Tool Steel Front Trunnion, Slant Muzzle Brake
Variants
- Century Arms VSKA Draco — Pistol
Service history
Operators
- US civilian market · adopted 2018
Production
Production years: 2018-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP approximately $820-950. Available with wood furniture (RI3284-N) or synthetic/polymer furniture (RI3291-N), plus California-compliant versions. 'VSKA' is pronounced like the Russian word and stands as Century's flagship American AK.
Background
The VSKA marked Century Arms' transition from importer/assembler to genuine American AK manufacturer, using heat-treated S7 tool steel for the highest-stress components - a direct response to the durability criticisms that had dogged earlier Century builds.