| Place | Asia: Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM40827 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Place made | China |
| Date made | Unknown |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Chicom Type 56 Assault Rifle
Description
Chicom Type 56 Assault Rifle. Pressed metal construction with a wooden butt. The receiver is stamped 66 within a triangle and the serial number. The top handguard, lower fore end, magazine, folding bayonet and trigger group are missing. The firing pin and extractor claw have been removed from the bolt.
History / Summary
This rifle was captured in Vietnam by Australian forces.