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Lot 3443:Vietnam War Captured Chinese Type 53 Carbine with PU Scope

August 25th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 3443:Vietnam War Captured Chinese Type 53 Carbine with PU Scope

August 25th, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Historic Documented Vietnam War Captured Chinese Type 53 Bolt Action " Sniper Conversion" Carbine with PU Scope, Bayonet and DD603 War Trophy Paperwork

This Chinese Type 53 carbine is period fitted with a PU scope and is documented as having been this way when it was captured in Vietnam. An April 12, 1968 dated DD603 War Trophy registration document accompanies the rifle that lists "(RIFLE) TYPE 1955-26 BOLT ACTION CHINESE SNIPER WITH TELESCOPE ATTACHED TO RIFLE, CAL. 7.6" and "SERIAL # 3185266 MANUFACTURED IN CHINA" identifying it by serial number as property of U.S. Army staff sergeant William J. Reynolds of Chattanooga, Tennessee, stationed in Pleiku. The Chinese Type 53 carbine was effectively an exact copy of the Soviet M44 Mosin-Nagant carbine. As China adopted more advanced SKS and AK pattern rifles, the older Mosin-Nagant based longarms ended up in second line service, as well as being slated for export, with many becoming part of North Vietnam's inventory. The carbine features a hooded pin front sight and notched tangent rear sight, with the model, "1955"date, arsenal 26 marking and serial number on the chamber. Matching visible serial numbers to the rifle on the bolt, inside of the scope mount, stock and buttplate. Fitted with a hinged side-folding bayonet and a straight wrist stock with a flat buttplate, and a canvas sling.

ConditionVery good as a jungle used Vietnam War trophy. Retains 70% original blue finish with smooth brown and gray patina on the balance, some patches of light pitting, and some scattered light freckling. Stock is also very good as refinished, with scattered scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent. Scope is also very good, retains 85% period applied black painted finish with a rough textured appearance and some areas of flaking showing through to corrosion. The sling has a well used appearance.
Details
ManufacturerChinese
ModelType 53
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge7.62x54 R
Barrel20 1/2 inch round
Finishblue
Stockhardwood

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2923
Catalog page302
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