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Norinco 56S

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Chinese Type 56 sporter designation used by importers for early Norinco AK exports.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 7.62x39mm

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 1986, China

Weight: 7.8 oz

Overall length: 36"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Collector