^Lot 434 Chinese & quot;Paratrooper& quot; SKS Semi-Automatic Carbine

Chinese "Paratrooper" SKS Semi-Automatic Carbine, #7136802, 7.62x39mm, 16.5" barrel, blued finish, hardwood stock set, hooded post front sight and adjustable leaf rear sight. Cleaning rod is mounted under the barrel, and the cleaning kit is inside the butt trap. Marked on left-side receiver with a "Triangle 26" arsenal stamp and three characters for "Type 56 Carbine". There is a "(circle)/LJ" stamp on the right-side buttstock. Visible numbers match. Condition overall is very good with approx. 95% finish remaining on the metal. There is a crack thru the comb of the stock forward of the buttplate. Otherwise, the wood is good with scuffs and scratches to the finish. Action operates smoothly, bright bore is very good with very good rifling. Import stamped on both sides of receiver. Est.: $600-$800. (C&R/PPT)