Serial no. SKS19026 (importer). Manufactured circa 1968 at Factory 26, chambered in 7.62x39mm,20 ½” round barrel. The bore is bright and shiny with strong, well-defined rifling noted throughout. Serial numbers are matching. The Type 56 SKS was widely produced and supplied by China during the Cold War, with many examples seeing extensive service throughout Southeast Asia during the Vietnam War. This rifle shows expected handling and usage wear consistent with field service, adding to its overall character and historical appeal. The action is smooth, mechanically sound, and functions correctly.