Norinco Type 56 SKS 7.62x39, Factory /26\ Jianshe Arsenal, Blade Bayonet, 20.5 in Barrel, PW Arms Import
This Norinco Type 56 SKS is a Jianshe Arsenal (Factory /26\) rifle in 7.62x39 with hallmark Chinese markings, a blade-style folding bayonet, and a bright, excellent bore. It includes matching partial serials on key components, a slotted muzzle attachment, and original SKS features such as the fixed 10-round magazine, hardwood furniture, and standard iron sights.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows significant handling and use marks on exterior surfaces and the stock. Photos document these marks clearly.
What's Included
- Bayonet: Under-barrel folding blade bayonet (installed)
- Sling: Khaki canvas sling with leather tabs (installed)
- Muzzle Device: Slotted muzzle attachment (installed)
- Cleaning Rod: Under-barrel cleaning rod (installed)
Built at Jianshe Arsenal and marked with the Factory /26\ triangle and Chinese '五六式' characters, this Type 56 carries the correct import stamp from PW ARMS, REDMOND, WA. It retains the classic SKS profile with a steel receiver in a blued finish and a bolt carrier and bayonet left in-the-white.
Collector details include matching partial serial '45559' observed on the bolt carrier, trigger guard/magazine floorplate, and buttstock. An importer-applied serial number is present in addition to the original factory markings.
The rifle uses the standard SKS fixed internal 10-round box magazine and operates via a semi-automatic short-stroke gas piston with a tilting bolt. It has a 20.5 inch barrel and a 12.25 inch length of pull, paired with iron sights consisting of a hooded front post and a tangent rear sight.
Hardwood furniture with an oil/varnish finish, a ventilated wooden upper handguard, and a left-side buttstock sling swivel complete the traditional layout. A slotted muzzle attachment is installed, and the original under-barrel cleaning rod and canvas sling remain in place.