Need help identifying production date

[jpettit25]

Hi,

I'm a new member from Oklahoma. I acquired an SKS and would like some help identifying when and where it was manufactured.

[running-man]

Hello, welcome to the SKS-Files.

You have a 1966 Chinese Type 56 carbine there.  It was built in Chongqing at Jianshe Arsenal (which by this point in time was a amalgamation of previous arsenals [such as Arsenal 21, Arsenal 26, etc.] which had been moved from other areas to the relative safety of central China).  The year 11 series contains the highest observed S/N in all of Type 56 production, topping out at a S/N over 590k.

Looks to be in a replacement stock and the carrier appears to have had some corrosion issues in the past.  Scope mount is an aftermarket add-on.  They are well built and good shooters. 

[jpettit25]

Running-man,

Thank you for the info. Do you have any idea on the approximate value?

[Maxwray111]

Nice rifle. I'm in Edmond, OK. I'm interested in how the scope mount works out for you. My old eyes are starting to have issues with the iron sights. I plan on trying a red/green dot on mine this weekend, using a gas tube mount that was on mine when I got it. I have a 1975 /636\.

[running-man]

Running-man,

Thank you for the info. Do you have any idea on the approximate value?

Probably $400ish in its current condition. Maybe a bit more, the market is pretty fickle these days though.  The replacement stock and scope mount crater the price, unfortunately, as a pristine as-issued /26\ could go for $600+...

[Bacarnal]

Welcome aboard from Kentucky!!

[Phosphorus32]

Welcome from Washington!