In later years as China edged out the SKS from military use, production continued at various factories. Some models were exported to other nations for use in their militaries, while others were made specifically for the commercial firearms market in the United States. There are many different variations. This one happens to be a rather straightforward "standard" SKS, although it displays many of the features found in the later models. The Chinese learned how to cut corners in production, to save time and cut costs. This SKS has a stamped trigger guard/frame, rather than the earlier milled TG. It also has a pinned barrel, rather than screwed. However, it is still a fine example of Chinese workmanship and is a solid rifle.
Considering that the Chinese Communists are still very secretive about small arms production, it is next to impossible to find any information on where this rifle came from or when it was made. The markings on the receiver are different from any others that I've seen. It was obviously made under contract by Norinco, but I cannot ascertain exactly which factory produced it.
This rifle, like all Chinese SKS models, is not C&R eligible. It does, however, have military roots. Even though this particular rifle was not made for the military (that I know of), it would still make a fine infantry rifle.
