Norinco Type 56 SKS 7.62x39 Semi-Auto Rifle, 20.5 in Barrel, Arsenal 0141, All Matching, 1974 China
This Chinese-made Norinco Type 56 SKS is a 1974-dated Arsenal 0141 rifle with all matching parts and clear Type 56 markings. It features the correct integral folding spike bayonet, a 20.5 in barrel, and CAI St. Albans, VT import information. The bore is clean and bright, and the rifle retains its classic SKS configuration with period-correct finishes and furniture.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows cosmetic imperfections, scratches, scattered blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Tan web sling (installed)
Made in China and marked with the Chinese Type 56 legend (五六式) and boxed Arsenal code 0141, this rifle presents as a correct Norinco military-pattern SKS. The CAI St. Albans, VT import mark reads NORINCO SKS 7.62 CHINA and is clearly applied.
All major components are matching, including the receiver, stock, bolt and bolt carrier, trigger guard, and fixed magazine. This continuity is a key detail for collectors and confirms the rifle’s cohesive configuration.
The rifle retains the classic SKS operating system: semi-automatic with a long-stroke gas piston and tilting-bolt. It has a 20.5 in steel barrel and a fixed 10-round internal magazine. The integral folding spike bayonet with knurled collar and the bolt carrier are correctly left in the white.
Furniture includes a one-piece hardwood stock with a reddish lacquer finish and a ventilated wood upper handguard. Iron sights consist of a hooded front post and a tangent rear leaf. Side-mounted sling swivels are installed, and the length of pull measures 12.5 in. The receiver is milled steel with a blued finish for a traditional SKS profile.