Norinco Type 56-1 AK-47/Sporter Underfolder 7.62x39 Pre-Ban Chinese Import (Labanu), 16.3 in Barrel, Blued
This pre-ban Norinco Type 56-1 underfolder is a Chinese-made AK-pattern Sporter imported by Labanu Inc. (Ronkonkoma, NY). It features a stamped, dimpled receiver, steel underfolding stock, and a chrome-lined bore. The rifle retains its original blued finish and classic Chinese furniture, offering a clean, well-kept example of a feature-era import that will stand out to AK enthusiasts and collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and light handling marks are present, consistent with a vintage Chinese import. The original blued finish remains largely intact, and the action cycles smoothly. It remains a mechanically solid example of a pre-ban Type 56-1 underfolder.
What’s Included
- 2x 30-round ribbed steel AK-pattern magazines
- Green web sling (installed)
Made in China by Norinco, this Type 56-1 underfolder is a semiautomatic-only AK-47/Sporter chambered in 7.62x39 with a 16.3-inch barrel and a 30+1 stated capacity. It bears clear Labanu Inc., Ronkonkoma, NY import markings associated with the pre-1989 feature-based import era.
The rifle uses a stamped steel receiver with magazine-well dimples and a ribbed top cover, paired with a Chinese-pattern vented gas tube featuring three circular ports. Wood furniture includes two-piece lower handguards with longitudinal vents, a wood upper handguard, and a checkered wood pistol grip, all in the traditional Type 56 style.
The steel underfolding stock locks solidly and features the Chinese crutch-style buttplate with a blued finish. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches. Sights are the standard AK pattern: a hoodless open post front sight and a tangent rear sight for practical elevation adjustments.
The chrome-lined bore contributes to durability and ease of maintenance. The muzzle wears a plain cylindrical cap with an oblique, slant-cut face. Controls include a selector area marked with an "S." Operation is the proven AK system: semi-automatic, gas-operated long-stroke piston with a rotating bolt.