Karabiner-S: The East German Unicorn SKS
This video provides an expert-level overview of the rare East German Karabiner-S, a variant of the SKS rifle. Ian McCollum highlights its unique features, such as the buttstock sling slot and lack of a cleaning kit trapdoor, suggesting a possible ceremonial role. Production was limited to 1958-1960 at the Ernst Thälmann Works, making surviving examples, especially in good condition, exceptionally scarce.





