Type 56 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The Type 56 is a Chinese 7.62×39mm assault rifle introduced in 1956. It is a Kalashnikov-pattern gas-operated rifle with a fixed wooden stock and the characteristic folding spike bayonet found on most standard rifle variants.
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
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| Year introduced | 1956 |
| Caliber | 7.62×39mm |
| Weight (unloaded) | 3.800 kg |
| Length | 882 mm |
| Barrel length | 414 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 30 rounds |