Jianshe Arsenal Type 56 SKS Rifle, 7.62x39, Vietnam-Era 1966 Production, Chrome-Lined Bore, Spike Bayonet
Built at Jianshe Arsenal 26 in 1966, this Chinese Type 56 SKS offers collectors an original Vietnam-era semi-automatic rifle with its factory spike bayonet, chrome-lined barrel, and matching steel components. C&R eligible due to its age, it presents a clean example of a combat-proven design that remains fully functional and ready for range use or display.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
The hardwood stock shows only light handling marks, and the blued finish retains strong color with minimal edge wear.
What’s Included
- Chinese green canvas web sling (installed)
- Integral folding spike bayonet (installed)
The 20.5-inch chrome-lined barrel and gas system resist corrosion and simplify maintenance, a notable upgrade over early Soviet SKS production. The short-stroke gas piston action cycles smoothly and feeds from the original 10-round fixed magazine, combining reliability with mild recoil.
Factory-cut finger grooves in the hardwood forend provide a secure grasp, while the vent-slotted wooden upper handguard aids barrel cooling during sustained fire. The matte blued steel receiver, barrel, and bolt carrier preserve a uniform military finish that complements the light orange-brown stock.
Standard military iron sights include a hooded post front and a tangent notch rear, giving shooters precise elevation adjustments out to 1,000 meters. An intact cleaning rod stows under the barrel, and the spike bayonet folds neatly under the muzzle when not in use.
Import markings reading "NORINCO SKS 7.62 CHINA" confirm civilian entry while leaving the original Chinese arsenal stamp visible on the receiver. Combined with its 1966 serial block, this rifle represents a desirable piece of Cold War history.