type 56 assault rifle

Chinese: 56式突击步枪, 'Assault Rifle, Model of 1956'. A series of Chinese-produced AK copies based on the AK-47 and AKM. Production started in 1956 and continues to be used by various nations today. Easily distinguished from its original Soviet counterparts by its fully enclosed front sight, and all types are lacking side mount plates for attaching optics. Also often has a folding spike bayonet. The receiver for early models can be milled or stamped.

Major variants

Type 56 - AK-47 clone with a fixed stock and permanently attached bayonet.

Type 56-1 - With underfolding stock but the bayonet can be present or not.

Type 56-2 - With stamped receiver and side-folding stock. (two on the middle)

See also

• Type 56-1 (Girls' Frontline)
• List of Weapons

External links

• China vs Russia: whose AKs are better? (comparison image, asset #21985260)
• Wikipedia article: Type 56 assault rifle

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