Chinese Type 56 SKS 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle, 20.5 in Barrel, Matching Numbers, Folding Spike Bayonet, Detachable "duckbill"-style SKS magazine included
This Chinese Type 56 SKS stands out for its matching serial numbers and clean overall presentation. It features a 20.5-inch barrel with a plain, unthreaded muzzle, classic hardwood furniture, and the correct folding spike bayonet. Clear import markings from ARMCO of Boylston, MA verify its provenance and caliber. A detachable "duckbill"-style SKS magazine is included.
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: The rifle presents in great shape with only minor scratches and small blemishes visible on the metal and wood. Surfaces are clean throughout.
What’s Included
- Folding spike bayonet (installed)
- Detachable "duckbill"-style SKS magazine
Chambered in 7.62x39, this Type 56 uses the SKS short-stroke gas piston system with a tilting-bolt action. The rifle retains the traditional fixed internal 10-round magazine configuration and is listed with a 10+1 capacity. Its 20.5-inch barrel ends in a plain, unthreaded muzzle, consistent with this pattern.
The rifle wears a full-length hardwood stock with a wood upper handguard. It includes a left-side sling swivel and a steel buttplate with a trapdoor for a cleaning kit. Length of pull measures 12 inches, maintaining the classic SKS handling profile.
Sighting is via robust iron sights: a hooded front post and a tangent/ladder rear sight graduated to 1,000 meters. These are correct for the platform and provide a familiar sight picture for SKS users.
Metalwork is blued over a steel receiver, and the rifle bears clear import and caliber markings: "MADE IN CHINA, ARMCO BOYL. MA, SKS 7.62x39." It was imported by ARMCO in Boylston, Massachusetts. Matching serial numbers across the rifle add to its appeal for buyers seeking a cohesive, correctly configured Type 56.