James River Armory Norinco 56 AK Kit 7.62x39mm 16.25” Semi Automatic Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,376.00
LSB#: LSB250806DH001
Make: James River Armory
Model: Norinco Type 56 Kit
Serial Number: 7058592, Receiver 56-17058592
Year of Manufacture: Modern Kit build
Caliber: 7.62 x 39mm
Action Type: Semi-Automatic, Gas Operated Long Stroke Piston, Fed By Magazine
Markings: The left side of the trunnion is marked “56-Type 17058592”. The bottom of the receiver is marked “Type 56 / James River / Armory / Burgaw. NC / CAL 7.62x39MM / SN: 7058592”. The rear of the dust cover is marked “58592”. The gas piston and firing pin system is marked “58592”.
Barrel Length: 16.25” with thread cover.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is an adjustable post iron sight between two protective ears. The rear sight is a leaf “U” tangent notch marked from “1 – 10” and “P”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a three piece stock set. The buttstock is an under-folding stock with a wooden pistol grip, and a vented wooden handguards. The LOP measures 12.5” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are light scratches and compression marks throughout the wood. There are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: The magazine is a 30rd steel in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Matte Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its finish. The balance of the finish shows light operation and handling wear. There are light scratches throughout. Most of the scratches are on the gas block. The screw heads are sharp and serviceable and the pins are unmarred. The markings are crisp. Overall this rifle rates in about Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with a canvas sling in about Excellent condition.
Our Assessment: The James River Armory Norinco Type 56 kit before you wears its markings and modern build provenance honestly—Type 56 trunnion stamping, James River Armory receiver legend, underfolding stock and wooden furniture combine to read like a faithful, contemporary execution of the classic Chinese Type 56. Chambered in 7.62×39mm, the cartridge itself was developed in the Soviet late-1940s to balance controllable automatic fire with effective terminal performance at typical combat ranges; that lineage is the reason the platform’s stamped-steel simplicity and service-oriented ergonomics remain relevant today.
Cosmetically this example is very tidy for a kit build: it retains about 98% of its matte-black finish with light operational scratching concentrated around the gas block, the wooden underfolding stock and pistol grip present in Fine overall condition, and serialized markings remain crisp and legible. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and rates 9/10, and the rifle is offered with a 30-round steel magazine and a canvas sling. We are no longer offering layaway. Please see our photos and good luck with your bid! -N.P
