I picked up a slightly bubba'd Type 56 the other day thinking it would make for a nice project to play around with. But, after looking it over, realized it is a 1971 1.5M /26\ "Missing Link" rifle importer is B-West w/micro stamping on left rear of receiver and labeled a Sporter. (not the AK mag kind)
Here's the rub, it has a non-matching mag and the FSB has been crudely neutered. The rest of it is in good shape. Is the value on these any greater than other Type 56s that it is worth replacing the FSB and adding a bayonet and cleaning rod to it, even though the mag is non-matching? I would have to buy the removal and re-installation tools and then find a decent FSB for it so not sure it's worth the time and effort/cost.
I am also trying to remember if any of these were neutered FSBs to begin with? The one in the SKS Guide shows complete with bayonet.
My other option is to move forward with it's bubbafication and simply clean up/blue the existing FSB then turn it into a nice hunting rifle, which is easier and cheaper to do obviously as I already have a Choate stock, a scope, and mount.
Thoughts?