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Norinco Type 56-1 7.62x39mm PLA Folding Stock AK

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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-manufactured AK-47 variant with underfolding stock, the most widely exported Chinese firearm in history.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic/Automatic

Caliber: 7.62x39mm

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 1956, China

Weight: 110 oz

Overall length: 35"

Status: Active

Military use: Yes

Intended use: military