Chinese Type 56 SKS Rifle by Jianshe Arsenal, 7.62x39, Matching Numbers, Factory 26 Import
Produced at China’s renowned State Factory 26, this Type 56 SKS offers collectors a matching-numbers example of the classic semi-automatic 7.62x39 rifle. It retains its original blued finish, hardwood stock, and fixed ten-round magazine, delivering the straightforward reliability that helped make the SKS a global standard. Factory proof marks, importer stampings, and the intact bayonet lug add authenticity and enhance its collectible appeal.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle remains fully functional. Scratches and blemishes are present across metal and wood surfaces, with cosmoline residue in several areas. Light rust and scattered pitting are visible on external metal parts. The hardwood stock has a pronounced crack just behind the receiver.
What’s Included
- 7.62x39 mm SKS stripper clips
The triangle Arsenal code “26” on the receiver confirms production at Jianshe Arsenal, a detail sought after by SKS enthusiasts. Matching serial numbers on the receiver, trigger guard, and magazine floorplate further authenticate this rifle’s originality.
Chambered in 7.62x39, the rifle employs the SKS’s proven short-stroke gas piston system for smooth, semi-automatic operation. The fixed, hinged ten-round magazine feeds reliably via included stripper clips, maintaining the rifle’s historic configuration.
Its 20-inch carbon-steel barrel and blued carbon-steel receiver preserve the traditional look and feel of the Type 56. Iron sights consist of an un-hooded front post and a tangent rear sight graduated from 100 to 1,000 meters, offering the classic SKS sight picture.
The oil-finished hardwood stock features a steel butt-plate with an integrated cleaning-kit trap, while the matching wooden top handguard completes the period-correct furniture. A bayonet lug remains in place, though the bayonet was removed to meet import requirements.