Chinese SKS Guide
  • Arsenal 26
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    • 1962-69 / 7-14MIL
    • 1970 1.5MIL
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    • Missing 1971-77 / 16-22MIL
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jianshe arsenal /26\

The  Jianshe Arsenal /26\ , also known as state factory /296\ and (formally known as arsenal 21) was moved to Chongqing in 1939 and subsequently being named Jianshe Machine Tool Factory in April 1957.  A wide variety of small-arms were produced here. In current times its tied to China South Industries where they still produce small-arms and all sorts of other things such as ATVs and motorcycles etc today.

The timeline and year allocation for each shown below is quite literally what all the data/evidence/research suggests provided by many individual collectors and avid researchers dedicated to correctly identify and document the Chinese Type 56 carbine. 
JIANSHE ARSENAL /26\ PROGRESSION



Go to 1956 Soviet-sino
1956  (Soviet-Sino) 
No /26\ stamp, 100% Russian parts including a Tula star stamped receiver. Considered to be at least complete sub-assemblies and possibly complete rifles when delivered to China for T56 start-up.
go to 1956/57 ghost
1956/57 ("ghost") No /26\ stamp
No indication the /26\ was added to the receiver on Jan 1st 1957, so a portion of "ghosts" rolled into April 57 when the factory became state owned and began utilizing the /26\ stamp. Estimated serial threshold based on production #s is around serial 140k 
go to 1957
1957  (6 digit /26\)
First appearance of the /26\ stamp starting April 1957 in conjunction with Jianshe becoming state owned at around serial 213k. Russian parts still present. 

Go to 1957 2m
1957  (2 Million) series
Standardized serial to the mil-spot associated with year/production similar to t53 mid year in 1957 at around serial 325k/2.325m
go to 1958 3m
1958  (3 Million) series
Same as 2mil, Sling swivel relocated from bottom to side during mid production.
go to 1959/60
GO TO 1961 6m
1959/60   (Letter) series
24 Latin prefix letters indicating a 2year/24month run. Coincides With t53 serial practices and years. 
1961  (6 Million) series
First arrival of the Chinese Type 56 characters. Very low production year of approximately 22k rifles.  
go to 1962-69
go to 1970
1962-69  (7Mil to 14Mil)
Same configuration as letter series, but a revert back to the mil-spot associated to the year of production.
1970  (1.5 Million) series
Drastic reduction of production at Jianshe, most likely due to the full Sino-Soviet relations split. Very low production year of approximately 20k rifles.
go to 1971
1971  (1.6 Million) series
Last year observed at /26\ prior to halting production of the sks at Jianshe from 1972-77. Very low production year and only 1 rifle observed thus far.
go to 1972-77
1972-77  (17Mil to 22Mil)
Do not exist... read details as to possible reasons why.
go to 1978-80
51978-79  (23Mil to 25Mil)
Last three years for the Chinese T56 at Jianshe arsenal /26\.

M21 CARBINE

 There are two versions of the M21, which to the best of our knowledge were produced specifically for export and have been observed all over the world.  The early version found in the US marked 'No' are not import marked and are most likely all "bring back" rifles. The late version was imported  to the US in decent numbers and are all marked factory 0296 or 416. Since the 296 code is well know to be used by the Jianshe arsenal along with /26\, this indicates 0296 'could' indicate it was produced at Jianshe. 0296 and 296 however 'could' theoretically be different locations also.   
early
Early M21
These have been found marked M21 NA, M21 N, and M21 No
Late
Late M21
These are found from arsenal 0296, and 416

Israeli-Capture/arab CONTRACT Chinese RIFLES

These rifles are typically found in the 9m & 12m serial ranges, with the majority of them having their bolt carriers blued and with a laminate stock. But, some have been left in their original configuration. These will have bolts in the white and hardwood stock, with some having a dark gritty shellac over the wood. Arabic markings are found on some of these rifles, in both configurations. Early CAI imports have been reported to originate from Israel. Norinco marked rifles in the blued bolt carrier and laminated stock configuration were imported from China and likely never made the trip to an Arab state, but were likely produced in the same configuration for this purpose.
Israeli capture Information
9 mil standard
12 mil standard
Standard configuration rifles
9 mil laminate
12 mil laminate
Blued-bolt and laminate stock rifles

HONOR GUARD

The Honor-Guard variation is still currently beeng used in China for ceremonial purposes, and exhibits many chromed components from muzzle to buttplate. They were imported in limited quantities and came with a certificate of authenticity. 
honor guard

Public security

The public security variation is also found from Jianshe arsenal /26\. This version is much less common then the other security rifles from arsenals /016\, [0140], [0141], and [0144]. 
/26\ public security

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