Norinco SKS Type 56 7.62x39, Jianshe Arsenal /26\, 20.5 in Barrel, Fixed 10-Round, Made in China
This Norinco SKS Type 56 was made in China at Jianshe Arsenal, marked with the Triangle 26 (/26\) stamp and Chinese characters 五六式. It features the standard 20.5 inch barrel, a fixed 10-round internal magazine, and original hardwood furniture with a wooden handguard. The rifle carries the Labanu Inc., Ronkonkoma, NY import mark and retains a smooth receiver cover with a bayonet lug present (bayonet not installed).
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 Details: This firearm is in solid shape. It has various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Green web sling (installed)
Manufactured by Norinco and made in China, this Type 56 SKS is a Jianshe Arsenal production, identified by the Triangle 26 (/26\) arsenal mark and the factory-applied 五六式 model characters. The receiver cover is smooth, consistent with standard Type 56 configuration.
The rifle operates via a short-stroke gas piston with a tilting-bolt action and uses an integral charging handle. It is a semi-automatic carbine with a fixed 10-round internal magazine and a 20.5 inch barrel, matching the classic SKS format.
Original wood furniture includes a hardwood stock and a wooden handguard with three elongated ventilation slots per side. The length of pull is 12.5 inches. Sighting is via iron sights: a hooded front post and a tangent leaf rear sight with meter graduations.
Import markings read: "SKS 7.62x39 MADE IN CHINA BY NORINCO LABANU INC RONKONKOMA NY." The bayonet lug is present, though no bayonet is installed. The receiver is steel, and the rifle remains in the standard SKS configuration.