Question on mag fed SKS

[Wonderwhippet]

Is it legal to own an SKS which is capable of accepting a detachable magazine in CA? If not, would it be legal if restored to its original configuration?

[Plisk]

An SKS with a detachable mag is an assualt weapon, which is illegal. I don't know if people could register them to keep them that way. I'm sure someone can answer soon.

[Quiet]

SKS with detachable magazine = assault weapon [PC 12276(a)(11)].

However, there are some CA legal SKS patterned rifles that can take detachable magazines, but those rifles need to be configured so they are not considered assault weapons [PC 12276.1(a)(1),(2),&(3)].




Penal Code 12276
As used in this chapter, "assault weapon" shall mean the following designated semiautomatic firearms:
(a) All of the following specified rifles:
(11) SKS with detachable magazine.

Penal Code 12276.1
(a) Notwithstanding Section 12276, "assault weapon" shall also mean any of the following:
(1) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the following:
(A) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon.
(B) A thumbhole stock.
(C) A folding or telescoping stock.
(D) A grenade launcher or flare launcher.
(E) A flash suppressor.
(F) A forward pistol grip.
(2) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.
(3) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has an overall length of less than 30 inches.

[professorhard]

The M59/66 is not an SKS and so therefore technically would be legal with det. mags. Don't know if most leos would know that tho