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Norinco Type 84S 5.56x45mm NATO

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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

Norinco's AK-platform rifle chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO, designed for export markets wanting Western ammunition compatibility.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 5.56x45mm NATO

Capacity: 20

Year introduced: 1984, China

Weight: 108 oz

Overall length: 37"

Status: Discontinued

Intended use: Sport Shooting, Collecting