Jianshe Arsenal Type 56 SKS (Factory 26) 7.62x39 Semi-Auto, 1966, 20.5 in Barrel, Folding Spike Bayonet, Matching Components
This 1966 Jianshe Arsenal (Factory 26) Type 56 SKS is a Chinese-made, milled-receiver semi-auto chambered in 7.62x39 with a 20.5 inch barrel. It features the short-lug base folding spike bayonet configuration and matching last-five digits on major components. Marked with the triangle "/26" arsenal stamp and Chinese characters, it is import-marked by PW Arms, Redmond, WA.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny with slight corrosion visible. There is rust and pitting present that does not affect function. The stock has cracks and chips.
What’s Included
- Jianshe Arsenal Type 56 SKS rifle (Factory 26), 7.62x39, 1966 production
- Folding spike bayonet (short-lug base)
- Internal fixed 10-round magazine with hinged floorplate
Built at Jianshe Arsenal and marked with the triangle "/26" stamp and Chinese characters "五六式", this Type 56 SKS is a 1966 production example that retains its classic military configuration. It carries PW Arms import markings identifying Redmond, Washington.
The rifle uses a semi-automatic, short-stroke gas piston system with a tilting bolt and a milled steel receiver. It has a blued finish, a 20.5 inch barrel, and an internal fixed 10-round magazine with a hinged floorplate. The charging handle features a knurled knob for positive manipulation.
Sights are traditional SKS iron sights: a hooded front post and a tangent rear sight graduated in meters. Furniture consists of a hardwood full-length stock with a wood upper handguard, plus a right-side rear sling loop. Length of pull measures 12.5 inches.
This example includes the short-lug base folding spike bayonet. The last-five digits match on the bolt, bolt carrier, receiver cover, magazine floorplate, and trigger guard, confirming consistency across major components.