1988 Jianshe Arsenal /26\ SKS Paratrooper 7.62x39 Norinco Import 16.5" Barrel

Description:
MANUFACTURER: JIANSHE ARSENAL / NORINCO
MODEL: TYPE 56 SKS PARATROOPER CARBINE
YEAR MANUFACTURED: 1988
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
SERIAL NUMBER: 1410339
ISSUE DATE: COMMERCIAL EXPORT PRODUCTION
PROVENANCE/RECORDS: JIANSHE ARSENAL /26\ RECEIVER; COMMERCIAL PARATROOPER CONFIGURATION
ARMORY/INSPECTION MARKS: TRIANGLE /26\ JIANSHE ARSENAL MARKING; CHINESE RECEIVER CHARACTERS; IMPORT MARK
CALIBER: 7.62X39MM
CAPACITY: 10 ROUNDS
BARREL LENGTH: 16.50"
BARREL FEATURES: PARATROOPER LENGTH WITH FOLDING SPIKE BAYONET AND CLEANING ROD
RIFLING: STRONG, WELL-DEFINED RIFLING
OVERALL LENGTH: 36.00"
LENGTH OF PULL: 12.50"
OPERATING SYSTEM: SHORT-STROKE GAS PISTON
ACTION: SEMI-AUTOMATIC
TRIGGER: MILITARY TWO-STAGE TRIGGER
IRON SIGHTS: HOODED FRONT POST; ADJUSTABLE TANGENT REAR 
STOCK: HARDWOOD MILITARY-STYLE STOCK
GRIP: STRAIGHT WRIST
FIREARM FINISH: BLUED STEEL WITH POLISHED BOLT CARRIER
CONDITION: GOOD SURPLUS CONDITION WITH LIGHT HANDLING WEAR
ADDITIONAL FEATURES: TRIANGLE /26\ RECEIVER, PARATROOPER CONFIGURATION, FOLDING SPIKE BAYONET
WHAT’S INCLUDED: RIFLE

This Chinese Type 56 SKS Paratrooper Carbine represents one of the most recognizable and collectible variants ever imported into the United States. Built on a Jianshe Arsenal /26\ receiver and chambered in the legendary 7.62x39mm cartridge, this compact Paratrooper model combines the proven reliability of the SKS platform with a handier 16.50-inch barrel configuration that has made these rifles a longtime favorite among collectors, shooters, and military surplus enthusiasts alike.

The SKS earned its reputation across the globe as one of the most rugged and dependable semi-automatic military rifle designs of the Cold War. Its short-stroke gas piston system, robust milled-steel construction, and simple field maintenance requirements created a rifle capable of functioning under harsh conditions while delivering excellent reliability. The Paratrooper configuration enhances those traits by reducing overall length and improving handling without sacrificing the characteristics that made the SKS famous.

While the Paratrooper configuration was produced specifically for commercial export rather than documented military issue, these rifles were assembled during the height of Chinese SKS imports and quickly became some of the most sought-after variants on the American surplus market. The combination of the shortened barrel, folding spike bayonet, and classic SKS profile gives the Paratrooper a distinct identity within the broader Type 56 family.

Visible features include the desirable folding spike bayonet, original cleaning rod, hardwood stock, hooded front sight and tangent rear sight. The rifle presents with strong military character, attractive wood furniture, and solid overall condition. Collectors continue to pursue authentic Chinese Paratrooper rifles due to their limited import history, distinctive configuration, and direct connection to the golden era of military surplus firearms entering the United States.

The Chinese SKS market has steadily strengthened as import supplies have dried up and collector demand continues to grow. Compact, reliable, and instantly recognizable, the Type 56 Paratrooper remains one of the most desirable commercial SKS variants ever offered. Whether destined for a Cold War collection, a military surplus display, or the range, this Jianshe Arsenal /26\ Paratrooper delivers the history, functionality, and collector appeal that have made these rifles enduring favorites for generations of enthusiasts.

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Rifle Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Manufacturer: NORINCO
Model: TYPE 56 SKS
Serial Number: 1410339
Barrel Length: 16.50
Bore Info: STRONG
Condition: VERY GOOD
Metal Condition: VERY GOOD
Wood Condition: VERY GOOD
Bore Condition: VERY GOOD
Manufacture Date: 1988

Price: $999.99
Shipping: $39.99
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