The National Interest

The Type 81 Rifle Was China’s First Taste of Military Power

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The Type 81 was reliable, able to shoot around 15,000 rounds on average without parts breaking or needing replacement. It was more accurate than a standard AK in ...
The National Interest

The Type 81 Rifle Tested China’s Arms Prowess—Did It Impress?

Here’s What You Need to Remember: The Type 81 was reliable, able to shoot around 15,000 rounds on average without parts breaking or needing replacement. It was more accurate than a standard AK in ...
American Rifleman

Rifleman Q&A: An Albanian SKS?

** When you buy products through the links on our site, we may earn a commission that supports NRA's mission to protect, preserve and defend the Second Amendment. ** A. The Albanian SKS is a rather ...
insider.si.edu

Chinese SKS Type 56 Semiautomatic Rifle with Folding Bayonet

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