| Accession Number | REL24841 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Firearm |
| Location | Main Bld: Vietnam Gallery: Ramp: Operations |
| Maker |
State Arsenal, Factory 66 |
| Place made | China: People's Republic of China |
| Date made | c 1960 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
Chicom Type 56 Assault Rifle
Description
Chicom Type 56 automatic assault rifle. Pressed steel receiver and machined bolt mechanism. The action is marked with a 66 in a triangle, three Chinese characters indicating the type and the serial number. It has a wooden butt, pistol grip and two piece fore end. The bolt has been welded to render the weapon inoperable. The rifle is complete with a magazine and a cleaning rod.
History / Summary
This is a Chinese copy of the Soviet AK47 assault rifle.