Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present a well-known Chinese-made semi-automatic rifle for a penny-start auction; this is the Norinco SKS!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Chinese Norinco - Factory /26\
Model: SKS
Serial: T3683
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 20"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Post Front with Tangent Ladder Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Chinese Norinco SKS is one of the most prolific and widely recognized variants of the Soviet-designed SKS carbine, chambered in 7.62x39mm. Originally developed in the Soviet Union in the mid-1940s, the SKS quickly spread to allied nations, with China beginning large-scale licensed production under the Norinco and Jianshe Arsenal (Factory 26) banners in the 1950s. Unlike many of its contemporaries, the SKS combined the qualities of a traditional wood-stocked military rifle with the advantages of a semi-automatic action, feeding from a fixed 10-round magazine that could be reloaded with stripper clips. The Norinco version stayed largely true to the original Soviet design, featuring a 20-inch chrome-lined barrel, folding bayonet, and milled steel receiver, though Chinese examples are generally noted for their rugged, mass-production finish rather than fine craftsmanship. The rifle gained international attention in the 1980s and 1990s when huge numbers were imported into the United States, where they became popular as an affordable and dependable semi-automatic rifle for hunting, plinking, and collecting. From a historical and collectible standpoint, the Norinco SKS occupies a unique place. While initially dismissed as a budget surplus import compared to AK-pattern rifles, the SKS has gained greater appreciation over the years for its reliability, accuracy, and distinctive Cold War-era military heritage. Variants produced by Norinco include standard military-issue rifles, as well as commercial versions with features tailored for export markets, such as detachable magazines or modified stocks. For collectors, Chinese SKS rifles can be distinguished by arsenal codes, production years, and condition, with earlier examples from the 1950s and 1960s being more desirable than later mass-imported models. The Norinco SKS also has cultural significance, serving as a bridge between traditional bolt-action service rifles and the modern assault rifles that replaced them, particularly the AK-47. Today, the rifle stands as both a functional and historically significant piece, valued for its rugged construction, Cold War pedigree, and the role it played in making semi-automatic military-style firearms accessible to civilian shooters worldwide.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: SKS
Serial: T3683
Caliber: 7.62x39mm
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 20"
Optics/Sights: Hooded Post Front with Tangent Ladder Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Chinese Norinco SKS is one of the most prolific and widely recognized variants of the Soviet-designed SKS carbine, chambered in 7.62x39mm. Originally developed in the Soviet Union in the mid-1940s, the SKS quickly spread to allied nations, with China beginning large-scale licensed production under the Norinco and Jianshe Arsenal (Factory 26) banners in the 1950s. Unlike many of its contemporaries, the SKS combined the qualities of a traditional wood-stocked military rifle with the advantages of a semi-automatic action, feeding from a fixed 10-round magazine that could be reloaded with stripper clips. The Norinco version stayed largely true to the original Soviet design, featuring a 20-inch chrome-lined barrel, folding bayonet, and milled steel receiver, though Chinese examples are generally noted for their rugged, mass-production finish rather than fine craftsmanship. The rifle gained international attention in the 1980s and 1990s when huge numbers were imported into the United States, where they became popular as an affordable and dependable semi-automatic rifle for hunting, plinking, and collecting. From a historical and collectible standpoint, the Norinco SKS occupies a unique place. While initially dismissed as a budget surplus import compared to AK-pattern rifles, the SKS has gained greater appreciation over the years for its reliability, accuracy, and distinctive Cold War-era military heritage. Variants produced by Norinco include standard military-issue rifles, as well as commercial versions with features tailored for export markets, such as detachable magazines or modified stocks. For collectors, Chinese SKS rifles can be distinguished by arsenal codes, production years, and condition, with earlier examples from the 1950s and 1960s being more desirable than later mass-imported models. The Norinco SKS also has cultural significance, serving as a bridge between traditional bolt-action service rifles and the modern assault rifles that replaced them, particularly the AK-47. Today, the rifle stands as both a functional and historically significant piece, valued for its rugged construction, Cold War pedigree, and the role it played in making semi-automatic military-style firearms accessible to civilian shooters worldwide.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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