More on Arsenal Stamps DB, DP + Single Chinese character + serial number

[Boris Badinov]

Thanks . I’m curious about the R in front of the serial number too

Many of the pre-ban importers added single Letter prefixes/suffixes to the receiver serials, possibly for their own record keeping. It was not done by all importers, however.

[100Acre]

You guys are a wealth of historical information. I love it! Thank you.

[Briar]

I'll add my DP to the thread.
Purchased new by me in the early 90's at a local gunshop.
It is totally original and matching.
Came as shown with no bayonet but with a bayonet lug. I think that would date the purchase to 1993 or early 94?
Shoots really nice but hasn't seen much range time.
I have obscured the last two digits of the S/N

https://flic.kr/s/aHsmRRRTJf

if you want a specific image taken just let me know.

[Phosphorus32]

Nice! Looks like a DP Changchun made in 1979 (24th year of production of the Type 56).

[Matchka]

Came across this DP. Note the crummy stampings, overall poor workmanship.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/893510618