Jianshe Arsenal Type 56 SKS (/26\) 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle, PW Arms Import, Detachable Mag Conversion, Bayonet, 20.5 in Barrel
This Chinese Type 56 SKS was produced by Jianshe Arsenal (Factory /26\) and imported by PW Arms. It features matching assembly numbers on the bolt carrier, receiver cover, and trigger guard, and carries the Chinese "五六式" model marking and triangle /26\ arsenal stamp. Configured for detachable SKS-pattern magazines, it includes a receiver-side optic mount base, a folding spike bayonet, and a 20.5 in barrel, along with practical accessories for range use and carry.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
This firearm is in solid shape. Scratches and blemishes are present throughout along with areas of surface pitting. The stock shows scattered blemishes.
What’s Included
- 3x 30-round detachable SKS-pattern steel magazines
- Green web sling (installed)
- Receiver-side optic mount base (installed)
- Slip-on two-port muzzle brake (installed)
- Strike Hard Gear stock pouch/cheek pad (installed)
- 10x stripper clips
- Chinese Type 56 canvas rifle case (1976 dated)
- Folding spike bayonet (installed)
- Cleaning rod
Built at Jianshe Arsenal and marked with the triangle /26\ stamp and Chinese "五六式" model characters, this Type 56 SKS aligns with the pattern collectors look for in Chinese service rifles. Import markings read "PW ARMS, REDMOND, WA — SKS 7.62x39 CHINA."
The rifle is set up for detachable SKS-pattern magazines and comes with three 30-round steel magazines, providing a 30+1 capacity. It has been converted from the original fixed magazine configuration, and the original fixed magazine is not present.
Core features include a semi-automatic, gas-operated short-stroke piston system with a tilting bolt, a 20.5 in barrel, and classic SKS iron sights: a protected front post with ears and a tangent rear sight leaf graduated to 10.
Useful additions include a receiver-left-side optic mount base, a slip-on two-port muzzle brake, a green web sling, and a Strike Hard Gear stock pouch/cheek pad. A folding spike bayonet and the cleaning rod are present, rounding out the traditional Type 56 setup.
The rifle retains a blued finish on external steel components with the bolt and carrier left in the white. The hardwood, oil-finished stock has a steel buttplate with trapdoor and a wooden upper handguard with three vent slots; the lower fore-end is solid with shallow lightening grooves and no vents. Matching assembly numbers are observed on the bolt carrier, receiver cover, and trigger guard.