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Lot 3699:Norinco Type 81S Semi-Automatic Rifle

May 21st, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 3699:Norinco Type 81S Semi-Automatic Rifle

May 21st, 2023|Rock Island, IL
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Rare and Desirable Norinco Type 81S Semi-Automatic Rifle

One of only twenty imported in January of 1989. This extremely rare rifle has the outward appearance of the AK family of rifles while also having aspects of the SKS and Dragunov rifles. This rifle uses a three position adjustable short stroke gas piston to operate the bolt in place of the operating rod of the standard AK platform rifle. The rifle features hooded blade front and adjustable "T" aperture rear sight, composite handguard set, pistol grip and side folding stock insert. The left side of the trunnion is marked "/26\ 81-1" over the serial number. The right side of the receiver is marked with the importer information. Matching numbers appear on the trunnion, bolt carrier, bolt, guide rod, dust cover, and stock. includes a green canvas sling. The Type 81 family of rifles is China's second generation family of rifles which replaced the Type 56 family of rifles in the 80s. Some Type 81 rifles remain in service today, though most have been replaced with the Type 95 and Type 03 family of rifles.

ConditionVery fine, retaining 90% original blue finish with an attractive grey patina on the balance, scattered handling marks, and some small patches of minor surface pitting. Some touch-up blue has been applied over a blind pin on the muzzle device. Furniture is very fine as well with some small dings and chips on the handguard set, as well as some scuffs on the grip and stock insert, and some oxidation on and around the cleaning kit. Mechanically excellent. The Type 81S is one of the rarest Chinese made firearms ever made, and would be right at home in any military arms collection!
Details
ManufacturerNorinco
ModelT-81S
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassModern Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge7.62x39 mm
Barrel18 inch round
Finishblue
Stockmetal
Grippolymer

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views4872
Catalog page352
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