Norinco Type 56 SKS 7.62x39mm – STAR 20 ROUND MAG, 10/10 BORE, CLEANING KIT

The SKS, designed by Sergei Gavrilovich Simonov, with the express purpose of upgrading the Soviet arsenal from the obsolete Mosin-Nagant. Simonov was inspired by the design of the Soviet PTRS anti-tank rifle and the continued interest of the Red Army in developing an intermediate rifle cartridge. The SKS would finally come to fruition in 1944 when Simonov chambered his self-loading carbine to fire the now iconic 7.62x39mm cartridge. The SKS would be officially designated as the Red Army’s carbine and was adopted around the same time as the AK-47 and RPD. However, due to a change in Soviet doctrine opting for more Mechanization the SKS found itself overshadowed by the AK-47, not by any fault of the rifle or its design. The Chinese would begin licensing the SKS in the mid-50s, designating it the Type 56 Carbine. Over the course of its service the Type 56 would receive some changes, most notably the Bayonet, which was changed to the Chinese spike bayonet from the Soviet blade style. This example, serial number 1620133, was produced by Arsenal 306 circa the 1980s, and comes with the sought-after Chinese “star” round mag, bumping the capacity to 20. It retains 98% factory finish on all parts, has a mirror 10/10 chrome lined bore, and matching serial numbers on the receiver, dust cover, bolt carrier, trigger guard, and stock. The bayonet lug has been ground off in accordance with 1989 import restrictions on “non-sporting” rifles. Specifications and pictures are below. Thanks for looking!