I can’t tell from the photo if the scope mount has a look-through feature for using open iron sights, or not. The SKS is mechanically sound. Send a bullet on its way, and it does the work.
I do agree there.
I did find a video des ri ing that rifle, the link here:
I do believe Routh wanted to kill Trump, but I honestly think he would have been better off without that scope setup. He could have gotten a better setup most anywhere. It’s like he deliberately went for that crazy setup. I’m just glad it didn’t work out.