Chinese version of the the Soviet designed SKS (Samozaryadnyi Karabin Simonova). Designed during World War Two but not put into full production until 1945. The SKS was the first weapon designed to use the new Soviet 7.62 mm cartridge derived from the German 7.92 mm Kurz round. Light, well balanced and accurate its only drawback was the fixed magazine holding 10 clip fed rounds. The SKS Carbine remained the standard weapon of the Warsaw Pact Nations until the introduction of the AK.47. An excellent weapon still in use today.
Marks and Stamps: (L side of receiver) 26 in Triangle Chinrese characters Serial no (Bolt) patial serial no (L side of butt) 99767| Accession Number: 207 | Period of Use: 1945 - present |
| Type: Semi Automatic/automatic rifle | War Zones: |
| Country of Origin: China | Type Date: 1956 |
| Manufacturer: State Arsenals | Serial Number: 14097714 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.62mm |
| Weight: 3860g | Length Overall: 1022mm |
| Cyclic Rate: semi-auto | Length Barrel: 520mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: |