Chinese Type 56 Carbine
| Type 56 Carbine Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Cartridge: | 7.62×39mm Soviet M1943 |
| System of operation: | Gas, semi-automatic |
| Length: | 1025 mm (40.35 in) |
| Mass: | 3.85 kg (8lb 8oz) |
| Barrel: | 521 mm (20.5 in) |
| Rifling: | 4 grooves, right hand twist |
| Magazine capacity: | 10 rounds |
| Magazine type: | Fixed, staggered, double-row, box |
| Rafe of fire: | - |
| Sights: | standard iron |
| Country of origin: | China |
| In production: | 1956–71 |
The Chinese Type 56 Carbine is just a Chinese built copy of the Russian Simonov SKS. All of the Type 56 carbine rifles have been removed from military service, except a few being used for ceremonial purposes. Type 56 carbines with serial numbers below 9,000,000 have the Russian-style blade-type folding bayonet, while those 9,000,000 and higher have a "spike" type folding bayonet.
It's easy to confuse this rifle with the Chinese Type 56 Assault rifle because of the name, but they are two very different rifles and are based on two different designs. It is still strange that the "Carbine" version is 15 cm longer than the "Assault rifle" version.
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