Norinco Type 56 SKS Barreled Action 7.62x39 Semi-Automatic – 20" Chrome-Lined Barrel, Folding Spike Bayonet
This late-production Chinese Type 56 SKS barreled action offers a solid foundation for a custom build or restoration project. Manufactured by Norinco, it retains the robust chrome-lined 20-inch barrel, factory-installed cruciform spike bayonet, and original 10-round fixed magazine body, all in a compact assembly ready for stocking. Collectors and hobbyists alike will appreciate its original import marks and complete gas, bolt, and trigger systems, making it a fully functional action once a stock is installed.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair – Extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific condition notes: The exterior shows scattered scratches, light rust, and small areas of pitting. Cosmoline residue is present on several metal surfaces but can be cleaned with routine maintenance.
What’s Included
- SKS barreled receiver assembly with 20" chrome-lined barrel
- Complete bolt, carrier, and short-stroke gas piston system
- Trigger pack (two-stage trigger)
- Fixed magazine body
- Integral folding cruciform spike bayonet
- Cleaning rod
This assembly retains the classic SKS short-stroke gas piston and tilting-bolt action, prized for reliability and ease of maintenance. The chrome-lined bore resists corrosion and simplifies cleaning, especially useful when shooting surplus 7.62x39 ammunition.
The 20-inch carbon-steel barrel delivers traditional SKS ballistics and maintains the rifle’s original sight radius. A hooded post front sight and tangent rear sight, graduated from 100 to 1000 meters, remain intact, allowing immediate use once stocked.
Original Norinco / China import markings confirm its Type 56 lineage and late Cold War production. Import restrictions in 1989 and 1994 limited further entry of similar rifles, enhancing the appeal of remaining examples.
Because the wooden stock is not included, this platform invites customization—whether fitting a period-correct hardwood stock, a modern synthetic chassis, or a precision-oriented option. All core functional parts are present, so installation of a stock and associated hardware will complete the rifle.