These were unknown in the West until 2002 when a large surplus arms corporation purchased a, Production began in 1949 at the Tula Arsenal and continued to 1955. These are Vietnam era Chinese Military rifles made by Jianshe Arsenal AKA Factory 26. easy to field strip and maintain and was quite popular. Norinco manufactured rifle. 18. 42. The SKS-63 and the SKS-30, would have definitely had duplicate serial numbers to the OP's serial. Length: 40.20 inches Barrel: 20.5 inches, 4 groove, R.H. When reinstalling magazine be certain front bullets point of impact on the target. NORINCO SKS TYPE 56. Palmetto State Armorywas created by people with a passion for firearms, tactical gear, and the great outdoors. derivative of Kalashnikov's design. Follower spring Click to reveal Look at our grading system for more information. h-le.imnn hnuhc*will *ork t*> properly clew Ihc SKS Wew QHHldthe ofpmpcrhurt olvcnu andHyM mpnmlu tvncalmtut 1 11 frvu* (he rifle* Mtoi iUi % thuiriinj. Hold the bayonet carefully in this position } 1. In short, all things Chinese AK-47 related! all rounds are gone, or the shooter stops firing. the front sight seat in the opposite direction you want your point of impact to Stock with minor nicks and dings. $899.99. Blued finish, smooth wood stock and hand guard, 20" barrel with military graduated rear sight and hooded front sight. Original Military issue Chinese Type 56 SKS rifles in 7.62x39 caliber with 10 round built in mag, featuring hardwood stock, folding bayonet. #3 the 3 sks rifles are from the last crate i had, ( imported before 1989) i opened it a few months ago, they are all new never fired. The SKS (Russian: . IWI develops and manufactures guns used by armies and law enforcement agencies around the world. working on designing a series of small arms, which would also use the 7.62x39mm 2. // -->