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CHINESE JIANSHE ARSENAL SKS SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
CHINESE JIANSHE ARSENAL SKS SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE.
Cal. 7.62x39mm. S# 11272144. Bbl. 20 3/8". SKS (Type 56) semi-automatic rifle mfg. at the Jianshe arsenal in China and imported by K.S.I. The left side of the receiver is marked with the factory code "26" within a triangle (indicating mfg. by Jianshe) and Chinese characters denoting the model designation, followed by the S#, as well as K.S.I.'s importer information. Metal components exhibit a dull blue finish overall, with the bolt and bolt carrier being polished in-the-white. Standard wood buttstock and handguard, with buttplate trap door and cleaning kit. All numbers are matching via the last 5 digits of the S# "72144" and include the receiver, receiver cover, bolt carrier, bolt, mag. cover, and the trigger guard. CONDITION: metal components retain the vast majority of their arsenal blue finish, exhibiting scattered superficial handling marks overall. Bolt and bolt carrier exhibit some spots of age-related discoloration. Brilliant mirror chrome-lined bore, exhibiting well-defined rifling throughout. Stock exhibits some scattered handling marks and a few minor impressions, but otherwise is very good overall. Handguard exhibits a loss to the left side at the rear but otherwise remains sturdy and serviceable. PROVENANCE: from the Working Reference Collection of Military Arms Instructor, Master Sergeant Vincent Pestilli. (23-7469/MLW). MODERN. $400-600.