Type 53 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The Type 53 is a Chinese bolt-action carbine chambered in 7.62×54mmR, produced from 1953. It is the Chinese version of the Mosin-Nagant M1944-pattern carbine with an integral magazine and wooden stock.
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1953 |
| Caliber | 7.62×54mmR |
| Weight (unloaded) | 3.900 kg |
| Length | 1020 mm |
| Barrel length | 520 mm |
| Magazine capacity | 5 rounds |