T56 - no factory number

**MJC** · 31-05-2019, 10:00

Good day

I am looking at purchasing a T56. The rifles I have been looking at do not have the factory number stamped onto the receiver as they normally are.

I'm sure this isn't a big issue, but I would have liked to have known the origins of the rifle.

I know that factory "313"rifles have a good reputation, so a "no name" T56 leaves me wondering if the quality is as good as 313 rifles.

Any thoughts or experience on this matter?

Thanks

**GAZZAMCK** · 31-05-2019, 10:06

saw one yesterday, they now said made in china or something

the one i handled felt alot rougher than the 313 i own

it was an underfolder and brand new so the action may need a few cycles to smoothen out

problem i have with chinese guns, my 313 included is the complete lack of knowledge on them, even by the guys importing them

you will get an answer Norinco is made up of many smaller factories that manufacture to order etc etc ec
would be GREAT to have some thorough knowledge on whats being imported

it will more than likely be the same quality as 313, just an order filled by a different factory

313 is Confirmed to currently be in service in sudan, mozambique and philliphines (full auto for civilians)

if you want the quality one, speak to khumba about triangle 66

**MJC** · 31-05-2019, 10:08

The batch i am looking at was imported by sewel sports.

**MJC** · 31-05-2019, 10:09

Any idea if there are factory 66 rifles available?

**GAZZAMCK** · 31-05-2019, 10:11

there should be, but you will pay ALOT more

**GAZZAMCK** · 31-05-2019, 10:11

like 15k roughly

**MJC** · 31-05-2019, 10:13

May as well get a Saiga then haha

**Captain Hook** · 31-05-2019, 10:19

Originally Posted by MJC

Any idea if there are factory 66 rifles available?

Safari have some S1 for sale at just under R11k

**MJC** · 31-05-2019, 10:24

Which branch?

**GAZZAMCK** · 31-05-2019, 10:31

boom there you go!

get the saiga,
then make sure you get enough mags that are super expensive
or modify a feed ramp to accept ak mags

id rather go with the standard or 66 in africa!