Chinese EU Specification Deactivated Type 56 Assault Rifle With Folding Bayonet

~ Chinese EU Specification Deactivated Type 56 Assault Rifle With Folding Bayonet ~

The assault rifle is serial number 3100159.

The AK 56 comes with its deactivation certificate.

~ AK 56 ~

The Type 56 is a Chinese 7.62×39mm assault rifle and Kalashnikov rifle variant.

In 1955, the Soviet Union provided China with information and production equipment for the AK and SKS.

Production started in 1956 at State Factory 66 but was eventually handed over to Norinco and PolyTech, who continue to manufacture the rifle primarily for export.

Originally, the Type 56 was a direct, licensed copy of the AK's final iteration and featured a milled receiver.

The Type 56 features a fixed wooden stock and a folding spike bayonet. Starting in the mid-1960s, the guns were manufactured with stamped receivers, much like the then new Soviet AKM.

Visually, most versions of the Type 56 are distinguished from the AK-47 and AKM by the fully enclosed hooded front sight (all other AK pattern rifles, including those made in Russia, have a partially open front sight).

Many versions also feature a folding bayonet attached to the barrel just aft of the muzzle.

~ Condition ~

Please refer to the images for the condition. It does not cock or dry fire; the bolt is welded.

The trigger is movable, as is the magazine. The bayonet deploys.

~ Dimensions ~

The piece is 87cm (34 inches) in total length without the bayonet deployed.