Norinco SKS Type 56 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle, 20.5 in Barrel, Blued Steel, Hardwood Stock, Matching Numbers
This Norinco SKS Type 56 is a classic Chinese-made semi-automatic rifle in 7.62x39 with a 20.5 in barrel and blued steel construction. It features a hardwood stock with distinctive orange-brown gloss, a right-side charging handle, and an integral 10-round magazine. Notable details include matching last-six digits on key components, arsenal code [0140], Chinese Type 56 markings, and clearly legible importer stamps. A full-length cleaning rod is present.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are observable signs of wear and handling. The metal and wood show scattered scratches and blemishes. Some areas display finish loss.
What's Included
- Norinco SKS Type 56 semi-automatic rifle (7.62x39, 20.5 in barrel)
- Full-length cleaning rod
Made in China and imported by PTK. INT'L ATL. GA., this SKS carries the boxed [0140] arsenal code and the Type 56 inscription in Chinese characters (五六式). Receiver markings include NORINCO and the SKS 7.62x39 CHINA designation, providing clear production and import provenance.
The rifle operates on a semi-automatic, short-stroke gas piston system with a tilting-bolt locking design. It feeds from a fixed internal 10-round magazine and is designed for stripper-clip loading. The charging handle is on the right side, and the length of pull measures 12.5.
Construction is robust with a blued carbon steel receiver and components, while the bolt and bolt carrier are left in-the-white. The hardwood stock has a glossy orange-brown finish with a forearm grasping groove and a left-side sling loop, complemented by a wood upper handguard. A bayonet lug is present.
Sighting equipment includes a hooded post front and a tangent rear sight leaf graduated to 1000 m, paired with the 20.5 in barrel for practical zeroing and elevation adjustment. The full-length cleaning rod is installed beneath the barrel.
Key matching details include the last six digits "002056" on the bolt carrier, trigger guard/magazine assembly, and stock, which adds desirable internal consistency to this example.