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Chinese/NA Co Type 53 7.62x54R SN: 1058062

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD Estimated At:150.00 - 350.00 USD
Chinese/NA Co Type 53 7.62x54R SN: 1058062
Chinese military bolt action rifle manufactured circa 1954 at the State Factory at Chongqing, imported by Navy Arms, Ridgefield NJ. Same as Russian M44. Features 20" barrel, post front sight inside protective ring, tangent style rear sight, manual safety, straight bolt handle, sling slots, provision for cleaning rod under barrel (rod missing), folding spike bayonet. Rear band installed upside-down. Bore is fair condition, pitted throughout with strong rifling. Retains 60% bluing, majority coverage turning gray or brown, with pinprick patina in many places, bare metal on edges and corners. Bolt assembly is brownish color from thin even patina with scattered pinprick pitting. Wood is very good condition, arsenal varnish with scratches & dents. Handguard color does not match stock. Bolt unnumbered, numbers on magazine and buttplate do not match serial number. Includes good condition khaki color cotton web sling with leather "dog collars". Condition is NRA Good *** C&R Firearm ***