6. scaled down version of the 14.5x111.8mm PRTS anti- tank rifle. at 100-300 dollars I'd recommend them as the perfect place to start learning about classic rifles. The Chinese clearly had an affinity for this design, not only producing it in the largest numbers of any nation but for the longest duration and with the most amount of experimentation and development. rapid firing rifles. 34. Financing and managing these factories were the Russians jobs until they left them to the Chinese. Stock assembly and the SKS Type 56 with the distinguishing folding bayonet. today it remains wildly popular with collectors and recreational shooters, among others. 7.62x39mm cartridge. I too believe that Chinese SKS rifles were made for military spec regardlress of time or date or place of production. Scoreboard boy, scoreboard. https://www.instagram.com/p/BgRSKD7hj86/?tagged=sksaccessories. My father has gifted me an SKS that he does not recall its origin. I'm pretty sure that's a Chinese Norinco SKS, which is why the blade bayonet doesn't sit flush into the stock. To clean, begin with the rifle field 4. For example, if your serial number is x02xxxx, your year of production would be 1958 (1956=0, so 1956+02=1958). 11. Success! This community covers topics about the various SKS rifle variants available to sports men and women around the world. So, lets take a look at the different kinds of SKS that youre likely to encounter on the American second-hand gun market, how to identify them, and what theyre generally worth. 2. Sight Adjustment: At first glance, a Romanian M56 will be indistinguishable from a Russian SKS, but certain markings and their location will allow you to differentiate between them. (figure11) If you do find one, however, it would compliment a WASR or other Romanian AK very nicely. Great video on the type 56 SKS. careless handling and could cause serious injury, death or damage to property. // -->