Norinco SKS Type 56 (Arsenal Code 6609) 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle, 20.5 Barrel, 10+1 Capacity
This Norinco-marketed Chinese Type 56 SKS pattern rifle is marked with the oval/cartouche arsenal code "6609" and Chinese receiver characters "五六式." It retains classic SKS features like a blued/black-oxide steel receiver, open iron sights, and a fixed internal box magazine with a hinged floorplate. The bore is described as clean and shiny, matching the listed excellent bore condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- 1x 10-round fixed internal SKS-pattern box magazine with hinged floorplate (installed)
- Under-barrel folding spike-style bayonet (installed)
- Under-barrel cleaning rod (installed)
Built on the SKS platform, this rifle is a gas-operated semi-automatic chambered in 7.62x39 with a listed 20.5 barrel and a 10+1 capacity. It features a right-side bolt handle and a steel receiver finished in blued/black-oxide.
This example shows the Type 56 markings and the arsenal code "6609" on the receiver, along with the Chinese characters "五六式." The rear sight is a tangent leaf with range graduations, and a visible "D" marking is present on the sight leaf.
The rifle is equipped with open iron sights, including a hooded front sight assembly. It also includes a wood upper handguard, keeping the traditional SKS pattern configuration.
Serial markings noted include receiver serial number 210165 with stamped "0165" visible on the bolt carrier/bolt-handle root area. Additional stamped numerals are observed on underside components (e.g., 9610 and 9870).