Apr 23, 2019 · Its Chinese. SKS' made at Jianse arsenal (factory 26) prior to 1962 didn't have the Chinese characters. Your rifle was made in '58 according to the s/n. See "Chinese sks type 56 ID …

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Jul 9, 2011 · From what I've seen, the OSS and SAS both used the Hi-Power with some frequency, even if it wasn't official. This one was made between August and October of 1945 (based on the serial), …

Jun 2, 2011 · 'OK', I thought, 'Chinese capture..kinda neat'. Then I just now noticed the lack of the splice in the buttstock. I'm guessing a Chinese made replacement stock, and it looks like a pretty nicely …

Nov 18, 2010 · Chinese SKS Type 56 ID FAQ update Apr 1 1. INTRODUCTION: China has been manufacturing SKS for over 50 years producing more SKS than any other nation. During this period, …

Sep 10, 2009 · To me it means this pistol has seen service with the Cdn Forces at some point. Is it possible that this Hi Power was captured from the Chinese by Canadians during the Korean conflict …

Jun 2, 2011 · Found this today, a pretty decent FN Mauser. I believe the model is the M1930? Actually a pretty decent piece, has some Chinese characters on the butt, guessing that this was a Chinese …

Feb 6, 2013 · It is from Arsenal 26, has the three Chinese characters, then a serial number of 111478xxx. The right sid of the receiver has Norinco Poly USA Atl GA SKS 7.62x39.

Jul 25, 2008 · According to some research the Kosovo Liberation Army received and used arms from China, and the Type 56 SKS was one of the weapons they used. There is trench art and writing on …

Mar 10, 2018 · The scabbard should have a matching serial number. There are many Chinese made fake NCO swords on the market.