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  • Auction Catalog #72
  • Lot #3412
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Lot 3412: Two Excellent Chinese Type 56 SKS Rifles

Two Excellent Chinese Type 56 SKS Semi-Automatic Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2017

Lot 3412: Two Excellent Chinese Type 56 SKS Rifles

Two Excellent Chinese Type 56 SKS Semi-Automatic Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2017

Estimated Price: $1,400 - $2,250
Price Realized:
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A) Chinese Type 56 SKS Carbine

Manufacturer: Chinese
Model: SKS
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x39
Barrel: 20 1/4 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 6816
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 200
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

Patterned directly after the Russian SKS Carbine, the Chinese Type 56 (one of multiple Chinese weapons with the "56" designation) was the primary infantry weapon of the People's Liberation Army for decades, and still remains in service as a militia weapon. Post front and tangent rear sights, with the "26" factory mark on the receiver, "6" in a triangle on the stock, and matching numbers on multiple components. A small tool kit is included in the buttstock.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing some light scratches and handling marks overall. The stock is also excellent with minor scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent.



B) Chinese Type 56 SKS Carbine

Manufacturer: Chinese
Model: SKS
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 7.62x39 mm
Barrel: 20 1/4
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: hardwood
Item Views: 6816
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 200
Class: Modern Long Gun
Description:

As A, with a tan canvas sling.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 95% of the blue finish, showing some light scratches and handling marks. The stock is very fine as field/arsenal style repaired, with a few patches in the wood and mild dents. Mechanically excellent.



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