Bidspirit auction | ** Jianshe Arsenal Type 56

** Jianshe Arsenal Type 56 SKS Semi-Automatic Rifle 7.62x39mm with 20 Inch Barrel 1963 - This is a Chinese Type 56 SKS semi-automatic rifle chambered in 7.62x39mm, manufactured by the Jianshe Arsenal and imported by Century Arms International (C.A.I.). The rifle is configured with a 20-inch barrel featuring a folding blade-style bayonet, a hooded post front sight, and an adjustable tangent rear sight graduated to 1,000 meters. The metal components exhibit a blued finish, while the wood stock is finished with a high-gloss coating and includes a side-mounted rear sling swivel and a green canvas sling. The left side of the receiver is prominently marked with the Jianshe Arsenal triangle 26 logo, followed by the Chinese characters 五六式 indicating the Type 56 designation, and the serial number 8058979. This is a highly collectible example with matching serial numbers found on the receiver, bolt carrier, magazine floorplate, trigger guard, and the left side of the buttstock. The import mark C.A.I. ST ALB VT is visible on the barrel. In-house shipping is available. This firearm is at least 50 years old and in qualifying configuration, or is specifically recognized by ATF as a Curio & Relic. If you have a C&R Federal Firearms License (or another type of FFL authorized to receive this firearm), we can ship it to you or hand it to you at pickup where lawful. Otherwise, we will have to ship to your receiving Federal Firearms License holder, or you will need to undergo a background check here when you pick up. Email your FFL to burnsffl@gmail.com with your name in the subject if you are having us ship. Pickup is Monday, Nov. 9, from 11 am to 7 pm at our gallery in Lancaster, Ohio 43130, or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. We will charge a $10 fee per lot for pickup on another day. Once packed up, we will send you an invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: shipping@burnsbid.com. Sales tax is collected on this auction. TL05