**CHINESE TYPE 56 ASSAULT RIFLE (C&R).

SN 3066122. 7.62 X 39 Cal. 16-1/2″ bbl. Factory marked with “66” within a triangle followed by Chinese characters on left side of receiver. Selector markings also in Chinese which translate “56 Type”. This weapon includes one 30-rnd magazine. Cleaning rod present under bbl and forend. This is an early all wooden stock, hand guard and hand grip model with milled steel receiver and sheet metal sling attachment clip at left of receiver. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good with about 40% finish remaining mostly an even brown patina on all metal parts. Wood is uniformly worn with numerous nicks and handling marks. Checkering of hand grip is worn to mostly smooth. Upper hand guard over gas tube has cracked longitudinally into two parts on right side with both pieces present. This could be a straightforward repair by a good stock person. Magazine retains about 90% of its dull enamel paint finish with some scratches and chips exposing bare metal. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine, needing a cleaning. This is an outstanding example of the Chinese version of the AK-47. 4-51796 JWK85 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1066

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1066	$28,750.00	CHINESE TYPE 56 ASSAULT RIFLE (C&R). SN 3066122. 7.62 X 39 Cal. 16-1/2″ bbl. Factory marked with “66” within a triangle followed by Chinese characters on left side of receiver. Selector markings also in Chinese which translate “56 Type”. This weapon includes one 30-rnd magazine. Cleaning rod present under bbl and forend. This is an early all wooden stock, hand guard and hand grip model with milled steel receiver and sheet metal sling attachment clip at left of receiver. Mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand. This gun appears fully functional. PROVENANCE: The class III weapons formerly on loan to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is good with about 40% finish remaining mostly an even brown patina on all metal parts. Wood is uniformly worn with numerous nicks and handling marks. Checkering of hand grip is worn to mostly smooth. Upper hand guard over gas tube has cracked longitudinally into two parts on right side with both pieces present. This could be a straightforward repair by a good stock person. Magazine retains about 90% of its dull enamel paint finish with some scratches and chips exposing bare metal. Bore is excellent, shiny and bright. Bolt face is extremely fine, needing a cleaning. This is an outstanding example of the Chinese version of the AK-47. 4-51796 JWK85 (30,000-40,000) – Lot 1066 Auction: Firearms - Fall 2014 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium**, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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**CHINESE TYPE 56 ASSAULT RIFLE (C&R).