#38 • **Chinese Type 53 Carbine

Part of August Online Auction (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $160.00

Status: Sold

7.62x54mmR caliber, 29" barrel, S/N 3070566.  Bolt and receiver match.  Blued finish with folding cruciform bayonet.  Hooded post front sight with tangent rear sight.  Receiver marked with model, serial number, and 1955 production date. **Fair condition.  Some scattered marring and wear to finish, which also appears to have been refinished. Some handling wear to stock.  Action is functional with a somewhat dark bore showing worn rifling.** $100-$300