Production started in 1956 at State Factory 66 but was eventually handed over to Norinco and PolyTech, who continue to manufacture the rifle primarily for export.ĭuring the Cold War period, the Type-56 was exported to many countries and guerrilla forces throughout the world. The Type 56 rifle was designated by the Chinese military as "Type 1956 Sub-Machinegun", because the Type 56 took the role of SMG rather than infantry service rifle in the PLA in the rifle's early service years. It is a variant of the Soviet-designed AK-47 (specifically Type 3) and AKM rifles. The Type 56 ( Chinese: 56式突击步枪 literally "Assault Rifle, Model of 1956") is a Chinese 7.62×39mm rifle. Effective range 300–400 metersĢ0, 30, or 40-round detachable box magazine
The Type 56 with a folded spike bayonet and milled receiver
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