**Possible Vietnam War Bring-Back Chinese Arsenal 26 Type 53 Carbine Dated 1960
Sale 1304 - Arms, Armor and Militaria Online
Lots Open
Feb 20, 2024
Lots Close
Mar 1, 2024
Timed Online / Cincinnati
Estimate
$200 -
$400
Sold for $360
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
**Possible Vietnam War Bring-Back Chinese Arsenal 26 Type 53 Carbine Dated 1960
Vietnam War
7.62x54mmR. 20" barrel length. SN: F5770. Blued or parkerized dull military finish. Hardwood stock has a plain straight grip and forearm, with hand grooves to both sides and double barrel bands. Bolt action rifle with adjustable tangent notch rear sight and globe post front sight. Item features an integrated magazine, fixed spike bayonet, and sling slots to stock. Receiver is marked with Arsenal 26 triangle marking over a 1960 date and serial number. Serial number on receiver and bolt are matching. Floorplate of magazine has a different serial number and shows an Izhevsk Arsenal Soviet proof. Does not show any import markings, possibly a bring-back from the Vietnam War.
The Chinese Type 53 carbine was a licensed copy of the Soviet M44 Mosin-Nagant carbine, intended to be used by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA). However, by the time the Type 53 was issued for service in 1953, the Korean War was already over and they were replaced by SKS and AK-47 rifles. The Type 53 mostly saw combat use in the hands North Vietnamese troops and Viet-Cong guerillas, among other insurgent forces in Africa and Latin America.
The Chinese Type 53 carbine was a licensed copy of the Soviet M44 Mosin-Nagant carbine, intended to be used by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA). However, by the time the Type 53 was issued for service in 1953, the Korean War was already over and they were replaced by SKS and AK-47 rifles. The Type 53 mostly saw combat use in the hands North Vietnamese troops and Viet-Cong guerillas, among other insurgent forces in Africa and Latin America.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Fair to good. Bore is dark with residue. Finish has heavy pitting, finish loss, and patina overall. Wood stock has a 4" crack to left side of wrist, with scratches and mars overall.
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