1978, first sighting of Bakelite-style upper handguard.Late 1960s, other Arsenals began production of the Type 56 Carbine, mostly uniform with how /26\ manufactured them.1966, first evidence of stamped trigger groups and two piece gas tubes, no more lightning cuts in bolt carrier and bayonet lug, most productive year on record.
1965, stock sling swivel moved back to underneath the buttstock.1964, short barrel lug, introduction of silver spike bayonet.1959-Early 1960, Last known approximate production count, 988k.1958, first appearance of side sling swivel and finger groove stock, 628k made so far.2k in number, introduction of Russian style blade bayonet mounted on a swivel and folded underneath the rifle when not in use, also Russian parts often present. 1955/56, Soviet-Sino test weapons, aprox.Note that this list does not cover every part change, only the most notable ones. After 1980, new versions of Type 56 rifles would emerge. Aside from this, most of the changes year to year were marking alterations, such as letter prefixes and styles of serial numbers. Production numbers are approximate, but the Type 56 Carbine developed quite a lot over time while still keeping the same designation. 26\ Development/Dating Timeline Īrsenal /26\ made most of the Type 56 Carbines. The bottom of the magazine can be opened to release any rounds which may remain in the weapon.Īs far as manufacturing standards and minor design details, the Type 56 carbine acted as the basis for the Albanian version of the SKS, and is as such internally identical to the UM Gransh Model 561. The rifle feeds from ten-round stripper clips inserted through the top. The Type 56 is identical in operation to the SKS, being gas-operated with a short stroke piston mechanism and a tilting bolt, far different from an AK, which it is often compared to. Most of them were produced at Arsenal /26\ (Jianshe), while there are over a hundred known arsenal stamps on various rifles, not even including the modernized variants made after 1980. The weapon was mass produced at several different Chinese arsenals, indicated by a shaped stamp with a number inside. The Type 56 acted as the workhorse of the People's Liberation Army for some 30 years until 1985 when it was completely replaced by the Type 81 and Type 56 assault rifles as it was regarded that the effectiveness of the former Type 56 had decreased. The Type 56 was licensed by the Soviet Union to the Chinese in the 1950s as it was felt that a semi-automatic rifle fit their style of warfare the rifle entered service in 1956, hence its designation.
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