Norinco Type 56 SKS 7.62x39, 20.5 in Barrel (1968 Jianshe /26\) — Custom Side-Folder, Detachable Mag, Bipod, KSI Import
This Chinese Norinco Type 56 SKS, manufactured in 1968 at Jianshe Arsenal (/26\), is a marked and import-stamped rifle that has been thoughtfully sporterized. It features an aftermarket synthetic side-folding stock with pistol grip, a ventilated metal handguard, a detachable polymer magazine setup, a ported muzzle brake, and a clamp-on folding bipod. The rifle retains its in-the-white bolt carrier and traditional SKS iron sights, with KSI Pomona, CA import markings and Chinese characters 五六式 present.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is some rust visible on the receiver. External surfaces show scratches and blemishes.
What’s Included
- Aftermarket synthetic side-folding stock with pistol grip (installed)
- Ventilated metal handguard/heat shield (installed)
- Ported muzzle brake (installed)
- Clamp-on folding bipod mounted near the front-sight base (installed)
- Web sling attached
- 1x detachable polymer 10-round SKS magazine (installed)
Factory markings include the Jianshe Arsenal triangle /26\ and Chinese characters 五六式, along with the importer text "NORINCO SKS 7.62X39 CHINA KSI POMONA, CA." A matching partial serial is noted on the bolt carrier. The bolt carrier itself is in-the-white, consistent with many Type 56 rifles of the period.
The rifle has been set up in a sporterized configuration. It wears an aftermarket polymer side-folding stock with a skeleton butt and pistol grip, plus checkered fore-end panels for improved purchase. The ventilated metal handguard/heat shield features circular ports for airflow. Length of pull measures 14.5 inches.
Range-oriented accessories include a ported muzzle brake and a clamp-mounted folding bipod positioned near the front sight base. The rifle uses a detachable polymer box magazine in a 10-round configuration, providing a 10+1 capacity. A web sling is attached. Bayonet not present.
Core SKS features remain in place: a 20.5-inch steel barrel, a steel receiver, and the SKS gas-operated, short-stroke piston system with a tilting-bolt action. Iron sights consist of a protected-post front and a tangent-leaf rear graduated 1–10 with a battle setting, maintaining the platform’s familiar sight picture.