Norinco SKS Type 56 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle, Poly USA Import, 20.5 in Barrel, Blued, Spike Bayonet, Detachable 10/20-Round Magazines
This Chinese Type 56 SKS by Norinco is a Poly USA (Atlanta, GA) import with the oval 9696 arsenal code and the factory Type 56 marking. It features a milled, blued receiver, an in-the-white bolt carrier, a 20.5-inch barrel, and the correct under-barrel folding spike bayonet. The rifle includes one 10-round and one 20-round SKS-pattern detachable steel magazine and a canvas sling. Matching last-five serial numbers are present on the trigger guard and buttstock.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes on the surfaces. Small spots of pitting are present on the finish. The bayonet has a very mild amount of play at the pivot.
What’s Included
- 1x 20-round SKS-pattern detachable steel magazine
- 1x 10-round SKS-pattern detachable steel magazine
- Canvas two-point sling (installed)
This Poly USA–marked Type 56 retains key Chinese SKS features and markings, including the oval 9696 arsenal code and the Chinese Type 56 (五六式) designation. The import line reads "SKS 7.62x39 NORINCO CHINA POLY U.S.A. ATL. GA.", providing clear provenance for buyers who value traceable import history.
Construction is classic SKS: a milled steel receiver with a blued finish and an in-the-white bolt carrier. The short-stroke gas piston system with tilting bolt is configured for 7.62x39, paired with a standard 20.5-inch barrel. This setup delivers the traditional handling and balance associated with the platform.
The hardwood stock includes a side-mounted rear sling swivel, and the wood upper handguard has ventilation slots. Sighting is via a hooded front post and a tangent rear sight ladder graduated to 1000 meters, consistent with military-pattern Type 56 rifles.
Under the barrel is the correct folding spike bayonet with a triangular cross-section, pivot base, and knurled collar. The rifle comes with two SKS-pattern detachable steel magazines (10-round and 20-round duckbill types), supporting an on-board capacity of up to 20+1. Matching last-five serial numbers on the trigger guard and buttstock add to its appeal for those who track component consistency.