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Lot #4390
Lot #4392

Lot 4391: Vietnam War Trophy Bring Back Chinese Type 56 Carbine

Historic Documented Vietnam War Trophy Bring Back Chinese Type 56 SKS Semi-Automatic Carbine with Capture Paper

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4391: Vietnam War Trophy Bring Back Chinese Type 56 Carbine

Historic Documented Vietnam War Trophy Bring Back Chinese Type 56 SKS Semi-Automatic Carbine with Capture Paper

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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Historic Documented Vietnam War Trophy Bring Back Chinese Type 56 SKS Semi-Automatic Carbine with Capture Paper

Manufacturer: Chinese
Model: Type 56
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x39 mm
Barrel: 20 1/2 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 807
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is shiny with crisp rifling.
Description:

Manufactured c. 1960s. Matching visible serial numbers. Includes a February 5, 1972 dated War Trophy Registration/Authorization paper that list this carbine by serial number as brought back by SSG Szuggar Waldemar of the Service Battery 5/42 Artillery APO 96491 and signed off by SP5 Lynn E. Van Buskirk, Intel Analyst. Matching numbers throughout.

Rating Definition:

Very good overall with original finish, scattered dents, handling marks, edge wear, and spotting/pitting. Mechanically fine.



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