Jianshe Arsenal Type 53 Carbine 7.62x54R, 20.5 in Barrel, 1954 Factory 26, Chinese M44-Pattern Mosin-Nagant
This Chinese Type 53 carbine was produced by Jianshe Arsenal (Factory 26) in December 1954, as indicated by the "1954.12" receiver date and triangle "26" cartouche. A Chinese-manufactured variant of the Mosin-Nagant M44 pattern, it features an integral right-side folding cruciform spike bayonet and a compact 20.5-inch barrel. Clear Chinese receiver markings and Factory 26 identifiers add strong period and origin context for collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: There is widespread rust and pitting on metal surfaces, with extensive scratching and blemishing present. Rust is visible inside the chamber and on the bolt. The bore is dark and constricted with rust.
What’s Included
- Integral right-side folding cruciform spike bayonet (installed)
Produced by Jianshe Arsenal (Factory 26), this Type 53 aligns with the Soviet M44 pattern, using a round Mosin receiver and a fixed internal 5-round magazine designed for loading via stripper clips. The 20.5-inch barrel keeps the carbine compact while maintaining compatibility with standard 7.62x54R service ammunition.
Markings include the triangle "26" cartouche on the receiver ring and Chinese character receiver markings, providing clear arsenal and national origin identifiers. The receiver is date-stamped "1954.12," pinpointing late-1954 production within the 1950s era.
The carbine retains its integral right-side folding cruciform spike bayonet, a hallmark of the pattern. Sighting equipment consists of a hooded front post and a tangent-leaf rear sight with a sliding elevation cursor, consistent with period service configuration.
Furniture is hardwood with a full-length stock and separate upper handguard. The buttstock has a side sling slot with a metal escutcheon (lined). The metal components wear a blued finish, with the receiver constructed of steel and finished in bluing to match.