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Norinco SKS-D

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Serial Number Data

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

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

The detachable-magazine variant of the Chinese SKS, modified to accept standard AK-47 style magazines. Imported briefly before 1994 restrictions. The D suffix indicates the detachable magazine modification.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Auto

Caliber: 7.62x39mm

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 1992, China

Weight: 118.4 oz

Overall length: 40.16"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Collecting, Plinking