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Jun 27, 2010  Norinco M14 Serial Number Database - North America. This is a discussion on Norinco M14 Serial Number Database - North America within the Reference forums, part of the M14 M1A Forum category; Norinco M14 type rifles have been exported to the United States and Canada. I'm trying to build a list of serial numbers to see what. Type 56 assault rifle. The Type 56 is a Chinese 7.62×39mm assault rifle. It is a variant of the Soviet-designed AK-47 and AKM assault rifles. Production started in 1956 at State Factory 66 but was eventually handed over to Norinco, who continues to manufacture the rifle primarily for export.

Hello all. Ive done a bit of searching online but that has probably left me confused more than anything. My SKS is a commercial Norinco one which I understand means its next to impossible to date, but I have heard you can date ones made in factory 26. My receiver says factory 0136 which I read is another number for factory 26. I know you add the first 2 digits of the serial to 56 to get the year, but that is only for serial numbers with 7 numbers. The problem is mine has 8 numbers and after the serial there is an M but I don't think it is part of the serial. Going by the 7 digit strategy, the first 2 numbers is 24, which means my rifle was made in 1980. I also heard 1980 was the last year factory 26 made the sks but I can't confirm or deny it. A big reason why I'm not sure it was really made in 1980 is that it was purchased brand new in 1993, but it could have been sitting in a warehouse for all I know. Anyway if anybody knows of any tricks to date my rifle, that would be great. Thanks

The Type 56 is a Chinese 7.62×39mm assault rifle. It is a variant of the Soviet-designed AK-47(specifically Type 3 and AKM) assault rifles.^[7] Production started in 1956 at State Factory 66 but was eventually handed over to Norinco, who continues to manufacture the rifle primarily for export.

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Service history[edit]

During the Cold War period, the Type-56 was exported to many countries and guerrilla forces throughout the world. Many of these rifles found their way to battlefields in Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East and were used alongside other Kalashnikov pattern weapons from both the Soviet Union as well the Warsaw Pact nations of Eastern Europe.

Chinese support for the Democratic Republic of Vietnam before the mid-1960s meant that the Type-56 was frequently encountered by American soldiers in the hands of either Vietcong guerrillas or PAVN soldiers during the Vietnam war. The Type-56 was discovered in enemy hands far more often than the original Russian-made AK-47s or AKMs.^[8]

When relations between China and the North Vietnam crumbled in the 1970s and the Sino-Vietnamese War began, the Vietnamese government still possessed vast quantities of Type-56 rifles in its inventory. The People's Liberation Army still used the Type 56 as its standard weapon during this time as well. Thus, Chinese and Vietnamese forces fought each other using the same rifle.

The Type 56 was used extensively by Iranian forces during the Iran–Iraq War of the 1980s, with Iran purchasing large quantities of weapons from China for its armed forces. During the war, Iraq also purchased a small quantity, despite them being a major recipient of Soviet weapons and assistance during the conflict. This was done in conjunction with their purchasing of large number of AKMs from Eastern Europe.^[1] Consequently, the Iran–Iraq War became another conflict in which both sides utilized the Type 56.

Since the end of the Cold War, the Type-56 has been used in many conflicts by various military forces. During the Croatian War of Independence and the Yugoslav Wars, it was used by the armed forces of Croatia. During the late 1990s, the Kosovo Liberation Army in Kosovo were also major users of the Type 56, with the vast majority of the weapons originating from People's Socialist Republic of Albania, which received Chinese support during much of the Cold War.

In the United Kingdom and United States, the Type-56 and its derivatives are frequently used in the filming of movies and television shows, standing in for Russian-made AK-47s due to their rarity among Kalashnikov style weapons. Type-56s are oftentimes visually modified to resemble other AK variants. In addition, versions of the Type-56 that have had their select fire ability removed (referred to as 'sporter' rifles) are also available for civilian ownership in most parts of the United States.

In the mid-1980s, Sri Lanka began to replace their British L1A1 Self-Loading Rifle (SLR) and German HK G3s with the Type 56-2. Currently, the side-folding stock variant (Type 56-2) issued as the standard primary firearm.

The Type 81, Type 95 and Type 03 replaced Type 56 in PLA front line service, but the Type 56 remains in use with reserve and militia units. Type 56s are still in production by Norinco for export customers.

During the Soviet–Afghan War in the 1980s, many Chinese Type 56 rifles were supplied to Afghan Mujahideen guerrillas to fight Soviet forces. The rifles were supplied by China, Pakistan and the US who obtained them from third party arms dealers.^[9]

Use of the Type 56 in Afghanistan also continued well into the early 21st century as the standard rifle of the Taliban. When Taliban forces seized control of Kabul in 1996 (a majority of the Chinese small arms used by the Taliban were provided by Pakistan).^[8]

Since the overthrow of the Taliban by U.S.-led Coalition forces in late 2001, the Type-56 assault rifle has been utilized by the Afghan National Army, with serving alongside many other AK-47 and AKM variant rifles.

The Type-56 has been regularly seen in the hands of militants from the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas in the Palestinian territories.

The Type-56 has been used by the Janjaweed in the Darfur region of Sudan with pictures and news footage showing members of the Janjaweed carrying the rifles (most of them provided by the Sudanese government).

In 1987, Michael Ryan used a legally owned Type-56 rifle, and two other firearms, in the Hungerford massacre in the United Kingdom, in which he shot 32 people, 17 of whom died. The attack led to the passage of Firearms (Amendment) Act 1988, which bans ownership of semi-automatic centre-fire rifles and restricts the use of shotguns.^[10]

In the United States, a Type-56 rifle, purchased in Oregon under a false name,^[11] was used in the 1989 Stockton schoolyard shooting in which Patrick Purdy fired over 100 rounds to shoot one teacher and 34 children, killing five. The shooting led to the passage of California's Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Control Act of 1989.^[12] A Type 56, along with a Type 56 S-1, were used by Larry Phillips, Jr. and Emil Mătăsăreanu during the 1997 North Hollywood shootout.^[13]

In the ongoing Syrian Civil War, Type-56 assault rifles are typically seen in the hands of Free Syrian Army forces. Is dr fone safe reddit.

Compared to AK-47 and AKM[edit]

Originally, the Type-56 was a direct copy of the AK-47's final iteration, the Type 3 AK-47, and featured a milledreceiver, Starting in the mid-1960s, the guns were manufactured with stamped receivers much like the Soviet AKM. Visually, most versions of the Type 56 are distinguished from the AK-47 and AKM by the fully enclosed hooded front sight (all other AK pattern rifles, including those made in Russia, have a partially open front sight). Many versions also feature a folding bayonet attached to the barrel just aft of the muzzle. There are three different types of bayonets made for Type 56 rifles. The first Type-56s were near identical copies of the Soviet milled AK-47. There is some speculation^{[by whom?]} that the Chinese had to reverse engineer a copy of the AKM with the stamped receiver as they were not given a licence to produce the AKM and RPK by the Soviets because of failing relations after the Sino-Soviet split.

• The Type 56 has a 1.5mm stamped receiver (like the RPK, although it lacks the reinforced trunnion of the RPK) versus the 1mm stamping of the AKM. Also uses a different riveting pattern that is similar to the RPK. Certain versions of the 56S/MAK-90 have a milled receiver.
• The barrel on the Type 56 is similar to the AK-47 and heavier than that of the AKM.
• The front sights are fully enclosed with a hood, compared to the AKM and AK-47 which have partially opened 'ears'. The front sight base may also have a SKS style folding spike bayonet (nicknamed the 'pig sticker') as opposed to the lug for detachable knife bayonets on the AK-47 and AKM. There are three different types of spike bayonets made for the Type-56 and the Type-56 assault rifle is the only AK variant that utilizes a spike bayonet.
• Has the double hook disconnector of the AK-47 rather than the single hook disconnector of the AKM. As a result it also lacks the hammer release delay device of the AKM (A.K.A the 'Rate Reducer'). The lack of hammer retarder is perhaps due to a preference of a slightly higher rate of fire, and simplicity. And did not have anything to do with thickness of the receiver, as the RPK included the hammer retarder also.
• Has the flat/smooth handguards of the AK-47, with a storage slit underneath on versions equipped with the spike bayonet.
• The pistol grip is the same kind as the AK-47 with a metal base in between it and the receiver. Also it's typically made out of wood instead of the later bakelite like the AK-47. Certain versions of the 56S/MAK-90 use the AKM style.
• Has a smooth dust cover like the AK-47 and unlike the ribbed dust cover of the AKM.
• Military issued versions of the Type-56 lack the threaded muzzle found on the AK-47 and AKM, this means they cannot use an AKM compensator or blank-firing device. Commercial versions of the Type 56 may or may not have a threaded muzzle.
• Has a blued finish like the AK-47 and unlike the AKM, which has a black oxide finish or a parkerized finish.
• Has 'in the white' bolt carrier, while the AKM bolt carrier is blued.
• Like the AK-47, sights will only adjust to 800 metres, whereas AKM sights adjust to 1000 metres.
• Nearly all Type 56's lack the side mount plate that was featured on many variations of the AK-47 and AKM.
• The gas relief ports are located on the gas tube like the AK-47, unlike the AKM which had the gas relief ports relocated forward to the gas block.
• The fixed stock of a Type 56 has a less in-line stock like the AK-47, opposed to the AKM which has a straighter stock. It also uses the Type 3 AK one screw upper and two screw lower tangs for attachment instead of the stock-receiver insert & single upper tang method on the AKM. Only a few versions of the 56S/MAK-90 used the AKM insert type though these typically also had an angled receiver back wall, rendering the stock still angled.
• Many civilian/export versions have a firing pin spring to prevent possible slamfires when used with softer commercial primers as opposed to the original free floating type. Some were added by importers rather than being a factory equipped part.

Variants[edit]

• Type 56 – Basic variant introduced in 1956. A copy of the AK-47 with a fixed wooden stock and permanently attached spike bayonet. In the mid-1960s production switched from machined to stamped receivers, mimicking the improved (and cheaper) Russian AKM, while the permanently attached bayonet became optional. Still used by Chinese reserve and militia units.
• Type 56-I – Copy of the AKS, with an under-folding steel shoulder stock and the bayonet removed to make the weapon easier to carry. As with the original Type 56, milled receivers were replaced by stamped receivers in the mid-1960s, making the Type 56-1 an equivalent to the Russian AKMS.
• Type 56-II – Improved variant and copy of AKM. Introduced in 1980, with a side-folding stock. Mainly manufactured for export and rare in China.
• Type 56-4 – Copy of Type 56-1 in 5.56×45mm NATO with under-folding stock. 1/12 barrel rifling twist to stabilize the M193 NATO cartridge. Folding spike bayonet. Chrome-plated bore and chamber, selective fire. Barrel is extended past the front sight ​3³⁄₄ inches. Threaded flush muzzle cap. English fire control markings 'S' and 'F' for export version, no marking on full-auto fire control position. Rear sight calibrated to 800 meters. Stamped receiver. Serial number is marked on bolt carrier, bolt, receiver cover, receiver.
• Type 56C (QBZ-56C) – Short-barrel version, introduced in 1991 for the domestic and export market. The QBZ-56C as it is officially designated in China, is a carbine variant of the Type 56-II and supplied in limited quantities to some PLA units. The Chinese Navy is now the most prominent user. Development began in 1988, after it was discovered that the Type 81 assault rifle was too difficult to shorten. In order to further reduce weight the bayonet lug was removed. The QBZ-56C is often carried with a twenty-round box magazine, although it is capable of accepting a standard Type 56 thirty-round magazine.^[14]
• Type 56M - LMG version of the Type 56.^[15]
• Type 56S or Type 56Sporter, also known as the MAK-90 (Model of the AK)-1990 – civilian version with only semiautomatic mode.^[16]
• NHM 91 – Sporterized RPK-style version with a stamped receiver and 20' heavy barrel.
• Type 84S – A civilian version of the Type 56 rifle chambered for the 5.56×45mm NATO round.
• KL-7.62 – An unlicensed, reverse-engineered Iranian copy of the Type 56. The original version of the KL-7.62 was indistinguishable from the Type 56, but in recent years DIO appears to have made some improvements to the Type 56 design, adding a plastic stock and handguards (rather than wood) and a ribbed receiver cover (featured on most AKM variants, but missing from the Type 56), as well as picatinny rails on newer versions.
• MAZ – Sudanese licensed copy of the Type 56 made by Military Industry Corporation.
• ASh78 (Automatiku Shqiptar 78) - Albanian licensed copy of the Type 56^[17]

Other Type 56 weapons[edit]

The 'Type 56' designation was also used for Chinese versions of the SKS and of the RPD, known as the Type 56 carbine and Type 56 light machine gun respectively. However, unlike the popular Type 56 rifle, all Type 56 carbines have been removed from military service, except a few used for ceremonial purposes and by local Chinese militia. The Type 56 light machine gun is still used by the Cambodian Army.

AME-74-KA[edit]

The AME-74-KA appears to be an Iranian copy using locally manufactured parts.^{[citation needed]} Manufactured of pressed mild steel and chambered for 7.62×39 mm., it is a curious mix of design features. It has the gas block and sights of a Type 56, but the left-folding stock of an AK-102. The flash hider is of a more western design that appears to be inspired by the Heckler & Koch G36 open cage flash hider, but with large threading that suggests an intended muzzle attachment such as a grenade launcher or possibly a suppressor. No provision is made for a bayonet. Furniture is of a modern polymer material, but the foregrip is not equipped with heat shields internally, which would almost certainly cause issues in sustained fire. Magazines are identical to those used on a Type 56.^{[citation needed]} Fit and finish is particularly bad, even for Iranian weapons, and it is thought that production was very limited due to scarcity. Examples have been recovered in Somalia, Iraq, and Yemen, all in poor condition. Markings on the right side of the weapon are conventional and in western characters. On the left side of the weapon appears AME-74-KA in both Latin and Persian script, with no other markings. No manufacturer stamp appears anywhere on the weapon.^{[citation needed]}

Users[edit]

• Afghanistan^[18]
• Albania^[19]
• Algeria
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bangladesh^[20]
• Benin
• Boko Haram : Type 56 and Type 56-1^[21]
• Bolivia^[22]
• Bosnia and Herzegovina^[23]
• Burkina Faso
• Burundi: Burundian rebels.^[24]
• Cambodia^[25][26]
• Central African Republic^[27]
• Congo-Brazzaville^[28]
• Congo-Kinshasa
• Chad^[29]
• China^[7]
• Croatia: Used by Croatia in its war of independence.^[30]
• Djibouti
• East Timor^[31]
• Ecuador^[32]
• Estonia^[33]
• Ethiopia
• Finland^[34]
• Gabon
• Guyana
• India
• Indonesia: Used for reserve and only in small amounts.
• Iran
• Iraq^[1][5]
  • Iraqi Kurdistan
• Ivory Coast^[35]
• Kenya
• Kosovo^[36]
• Laos^[19]
• Lesotho
• Liberia^[37]
• Libya
• Madagascar
• Mali^[19]
• Malta^[19][38]
• Mexico
• Morocco
• Myanmar^[39]
• Nepal: Used by the Nepalese Army and formerly by the People's Liberation Army rebels^[40]
• Nicaragua: Contras.^[41]
• Niger
• Nigeria
• North Korea^[19]
• Pakistan^[19]
• Palestine
• Philippines: Used by New People's Army and Moro Islamic Liberation Front rebels
• Rwanda^[42]
• Sierra Leone^[43]
• Somalia^{[citation needed]}
• South Sudan: South Sudan Liberation Movement, South Sudan Democratic Movement, Sudan People's Liberation Army and Lou Nuer militias.^[44]
• Sri Lanka^[19]
• Sudan^[45]
• Syria^[46]
• Tajikistan
• Tanzania
• Thailand use by enemy ground training only
• The Gambia
• Togo
• Uganda^[47]
  • Lord Resistance Army^[47]
• United States
• Vietnam^[7]
• South Vietnam: Captured from Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army during the Vietnam War.^[48]
• Yemen^{[citation needed]}
• Zambia Used by the Zambia National Service
• Zimbabwe^[49]

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External links[edit]

• 56 at IMFDB – detailing this weapon's use in Western cinema