Late M21s have been found from arsenals 0296, and 416. Both the Jianshe Arsenal 23/24m and 0296 M21 rifles were equipped with a plastic handguard on the gas tube while the 416 has a normal wood handguard. Utilizing the Chinese SKSGUIDE and SKS-Files dating system, these rifles should date as follows.

 There are two eras of M21 production, the first run is thought to be from the 1960's and are "new porduction for foreign military use". China supplied these guns to the North Vietnamese as a clandestine attempt at disguising the origin of the arms.

2010年10月9日 · There are at least two distinct versions of the M21. The first is the long barrel lug collar type that saw action in SE Asia and primarily came to the US as bringbacks. The next is the M21 [0296] which sported the short collar and are not found as bringbacks.

Last three years for the Chinese T56 at Jianshe arsenal /26\. There are two versions of the M21, which to the best of our knowledge were produced specifically for export and have been observed all over the world. The early version found in the US marked 'No' are not import marked and are most likely all "bring back" rifles.

2009年4月13日 · Arguably one of China's best efforts, the late M21 marked Type-56 SKS is a sight to behold. It is built with a combination of mid to late production features. The metal surfaces show evidence of skillful machining and polishing. The …

2006年6月11日 · Sub-variants include the M21, "Cowboy's Companion", Hunter, Models D/M, Paratrooper, Sharpshooter, and Sporter. - Romanian: Typically nearly identical to the late Russian model. - Yugoslavian M59: Barrel is not chrome-lined.

2017年6月9日 · My 0296 M21 was found in a little GS off the main route. It is in mint condition and very high quality steel and wood. Only drawback was the original box mag was missing. Still one of my best examples of fine SKS craftsmanship. When the SHTF you better already have it at hand, because it won't be on the shelves when you get to the Wal-Mart land.

2021年7月28日 · The best known M21 variants of the era are known by their first digit of the serial numbers - the M21 No 8 and the M21 No 9. And the sub inspection marks and features of these gun match up well to the 8 million and 9 million serial numbered guns from Factory /26\. All indication would suggest that the M21 No 8 was made in 1963, and the No 9 in ...

3/23/22 - This is a scarce, early Chinese M21 SKS rifle with matching numbers throughout. including receiver, bolt and trigger guard. It's an early example likely made at the Jianshe factory. None of the 'No' marked guns have been documented to have been imported to the U.S., leaving the only probable means of entry into the country would come ...

2024年4月22日 · My late model M21's. Manufactured ~1978 at arsenal 416, in the 23000000 serno range, these uncommon SKS's were imported by Kengs Firearms. Check YJ's detailed information for more information about these variants.