I just bought a nice Chinese Type 56 MN (at least I think that what it's called)
It's in original condition, not refurb'd, with matching numbers on the bolt, barrel, and magazine, 95%+ original blue, (some thinning) and the stock has the original lacquer-type finish. (again, some thinning). Afew dings and scraps, but nothing serious.
It has a very small import stamp under the barrel at the muzzle; Keng's.
Dated 1956, and with the number 26 below the date.
Is this a factory / arsenal ID number?
How many plants made this carbine for the Chinese?
I paid $150. Is this the going rate for Chinese Type 56's?
I haven't seen a matching one in a long time, so I popped for it.
It's in original condition, not refurb'd, with matching numbers on the bolt, barrel, and magazine, 95%+ original blue, (some thinning) and the stock has the original lacquer-type finish. (again, some thinning). Afew dings and scraps, but nothing serious.
It has a very small import stamp under the barrel at the muzzle; Keng's.
Dated 1956, and with the number 26 below the date.
Is this a factory / arsenal ID number?
How many plants made this carbine for the Chinese?
I paid $150. Is this the going rate for Chinese Type 56's?
I haven't seen a matching one in a long time, so I popped for it.