Bought my first red rifle
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12(3) 1980 Bulgarian AKKS, just waiting for transfer to go through so i will have to show you a picture of the auction
Here are the pictures from auction site regarding markings, I covered some of serial number, auction site says all number matching
Here are the pictures from auction site regarding markings, I covered some of serial number, auction site says all number matching
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Congratulations! That is a nice looking Chinese Type 56S. I like the fact that you got the correct military barrel length, and not one of those fugly civilian-grade Norincos with the stupid-looking Canadian "Pinnochio" Barrel!
Here's my 1977 Russian Izvehst AKMS:
Here's my 1977 Russian Izvehst AKMS:
I do not want to get into a fight because I am new at these AK's
This is what I read of the type 56 and this gun does not match the description, can you correct it where it is wrong, I know the one I bought has a milled receiver
- The Type 56 has a 1.5mm stamped receiver (like the RPK, although it lacks the reinforced trunnion of the RPK) versus the 1mm stamping of the AKM. Certain versions of the 56S/MAK-90 have a milled receiver.
- The barrel on the Type 56 is similar to the AK-47 and heavier than that of the AKM.
- The front sights are fully enclosed, compared to the AKM and AK-47 which are partially opened.
- Has the double hook disconnector of the AK-47 rather than the single hook disconnector of the AKM. As a result it also lacks the hammer release delay device of the AKM (A.K.A the "Rate Reducer"). The lack of hammer retarder is perhaps due to a preference of a slightly higher rate of fire, and simplicity. And did not have anything to do with thickness of the receiver, as the RPK included the hammer retarder also.
- Has a smooth dust cover like the AK-47 and unlike the ribbed dust cover of the AKM.
- The rifle may have a folding spike bayonet (nicknamed the "pig sticker") as opposed to the detachable knife bayonets of the AK-47 and AKM. There are three different types of spike bayonets made for the Type-56. Type-56 assault rifle is the only AK variant that utilizes a spike bayonet.
- Military issued versions of the Type-56 lack the threaded muzzle found on the AK-47 and AKM, this means they cannot use an AKM compensator or blank-firing device. Commercial versions of the Type 56 may or may not have a threaded muzzle.
- Has a blued finish like the AK-47 and unlike the AKM, which has a black oxide finish or a parkerized finish.
- Has "in the white" bolt carrier, while the AKM bolt carrier is blued.
- Like the AK-47, sights will only adjust to 800 metres, whereas AKM sights adjust to 1000 metres.
- Nearly all Type 56's lack the side mount plate that was featured on many variations of the AK-47 and AKM.
- The gas relief ports are located on the gas tube like the AK-47, unlike the AKM which had the gas relief ports relocated forward to the gas block.
- The fixed stock of a Type 56 has a less in-line stock like the AK-47, opposed to the AKM which has a straighter stock. It also uses the Type 3 AK one screw upper and two screw lower tangs for attachment instead of the stock-receiver insert & single upper tang method on the AKM. Only a few versions of the 56S/MAK-90 Used the AKM insert type.
- Many civilian/export versions have a firing pin spring to prevent possible slamfires when used with softer commercial primers as opposed to the original free floating type. Some were added by importers rather than being a factory equipped part.
- Type 56S or Type 56 Sporter, also known as the MAK-90 (Model of the AK)-1990 – civilian version with only semiautomatic mode
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You have a nice milled Type 56-1 underfolder.
China made countless variations, I can't see the serial or arsenal logo that well. It is importer/exporter marked?
The bakelite looks different than the typical vertical line molded ones I usually see, but there appears to be a number on one of them. If they are matching this will be a neat variation I have not seen.
I have requested picture of left side where the identification marks are, but according to everything I read, all Type 56 have a hood on the front sight, this was does not, it has the typical AK-47 front sight
Curtis,
There are many minor variations of Type 56 Rifle, so I wouldn't worry about the fore-sight or a perfect match with your list of identifying features.
Apologies if my use of the "S" confused you into thinking that you might have a civilian-pattern rifle, as you clearly do not. My use of the "S" was to denote the folding stock which is actually a Russian abbreviation for "short". In any case, yours is a genuine military-issued piece as evidenced by the military-length barrel and converted-auto status. FYI and future reference, the immediate give-aways that your rifle is a Type 56 were the smooth Dust/Body Cover, the Blued Finish, the White Bolt Carrier and the protective Barrel Nut (in lieu of a Slant Brake).
As I said, it appears be a very nice example, so congratulations on a good purchase. Hopefully you did not pay too much for it, given the horribly depressed market these days for our "old school" prohibs.
No. And that fact alone ought to tell everyone just how far they can trust Lieberal promises that the owners of newly-prohib long-guns will be permitted to continue using them on CFO-certified ranges. Sure, they may let you do so for a few years like they did with the older prohib long-guns, but then the screws inevitably start to tighten and then there are no more permits to use your legally-acquired private property for its sole legitimte purpose of target shooting. It has been 14 years since the AKs pictured in this thread were last lawfully discharged as the CFOs will not issue permits for that purpose. All part of the "Death of 1,000 Cuts" designed to discourage the owners of such prohibs from their continued possession and ownership. This, despite the fact that such firearms pose no greater threat to public safety than NR hunting rifles....
Huh - well, I learned something today thanks to the OP! I would have never guessed Bulgarian manufacture with all of those "Type 56"-style features. Regardless, it is a nice example that looks to be in excellent condition, so you should be well-satisfied with your purchase when it arrives. Enjoy, OP. If it is not too much trouble please post up some detail pics of the markings on and around the Trunnion. Would be interesting to see....
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The hand guards were a tip off to me that it was Bulgarian and the Chinese did not ever use the open front sights. Nice looking piece
Pictures have been posted on page 1
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