1956 type 53 showcase consideration
1956 type 53 showcase consideration
The t53 is a licensed copy of the Russian m44made by the Peoples Republic of China. Production began in 1953. It is chambered in the hard hitting 7.62x54r Contrary to popular belief, fit and finish are very good. Early 53 prod are on the barrel shank and include Chinese characters and a 26 or 296 with a "shi" character following the serial number. The characters translate to-53,year, type. The 26 and 296 denote State factory at Chongqing. Unlike the Russians, the Chinese did not go stamp happy on the barrel shanks, but were know to to stamp the stocks instead. The stocks were made of an indigenous woodcalled"chu". Very well suited for humid climate. They were finished with heavy varnish or shallac. Arsenal markings. 1953 to 1955 the 296 stamp was used and both the year and month were also stamped on the barrel shank. 1953 serial prefix 'A' and the"shi" which denotes test or sample. 1954 the shi was dropped and the serial numbers restated at 1,000,000 1955 they started stamping 26 and the month stamping was dropped. Serial number started at 3,000,000. 1956 the serial number starts at 4,000,000 There is no known production from 1957 to 1959. In 1960 there were no Chinese characters andthe 26 was put into a triangle. The serial numbers began with Roman alphabet letter and were followed by four digits. They also moved the butt plate serial number to the butt stock. Total estimated production was 963,000
This is my example of the Chinese type 53 also called a t53 or m53. It is dated 1956. It is an all numbers matching, non refurbished carbine.
It looks like it saw a long life as an issued weapon in some harsh conditions. The crown and bore are in good condition. The stock has several unusual carvings that look to have been done by at least two different soldiers. Upon disassembly,I found what looked like red sand and grease that had turned into a clay like mud. There are a dozen spots where there was active rust or pitting, but all were small. The action is butter smooth and it passed the no go gauge.
It came with no sling or cleaning rod. It's wearing a repro sling for the photos. I see that matching number t53 carbines are becoming more common but because of the matching numbers non refurbished condition and the unusual carvings, I would like to submit this weapon for show case consideration,
Thanks for looking!
Jeremy
This is my example of the Chinese type 53 also called a t53 or m53. It is dated 1956. It is an all numbers matching, non refurbished carbine.
It looks like it saw a long life as an issued weapon in some harsh conditions. The crown and bore are in good condition. The stock has several unusual carvings that look to have been done by at least two different soldiers. Upon disassembly,I found what looked like red sand and grease that had turned into a clay like mud. There are a dozen spots where there was active rust or pitting, but all were small. The action is butter smooth and it passed the no go gauge.
It came with no sling or cleaning rod. It's wearing a repro sling for the photos. I see that matching number t53 carbines are becoming more common but because of the matching numbers non refurbished condition and the unusual carvings, I would like to submit this weapon for show case consideration,
Thanks for looking!
Jeremy
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Re: 1956 type 53
The serial information was interesting, and new to me. Thanks for posting that. I like the carvings as well!
I say go for the showcase!
I say go for the showcase!
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Sweet interesting rifle.
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Great pics of a great looking rifle. You definately have my vote
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Hey Celt
Very nice, Id vote for you !! This is the only major mark i can find on my T53, but i bet ya Mo Sin Lee can out shoot ya !!!!!
Jim
Very nice, Id vote for you !! This is the only major mark i can find on my T53, but i bet ya Mo Sin Lee can out shoot ya !!!!!
Jim
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Very, Very Nice!
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Looks like you found a keeper!
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It was worth the wait. I knew it had a star on it. I didn't know about the other markings.
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Looks great Jeremy. You may want to mention the Balkans connection. That's one important factor that sets these apart from the average T-53. It's most likely where the carvings were done too.
Edit: Opps, I had this typed up but had to go chase the chickens back up out of the field and when I hit send it was already in the showcase. Should have sent it before.
Edit: Opps, I had this typed up but had to go chase the chickens back up out of the field and when I hit send it was already in the showcase. Should have sent it before.
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Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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I love the stock carvings, very cool.
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Thanks for the kind words. Weldon...i looked all over for some trivia connecting the 53 to the Balkins but info on these is limited. I have some more info but tried to keep it short. Thanks Ron, this is a month for firsts, first mail orders, first c&r app, first showcase! Excellent! I forgot the bore shot...oh well.
Thanks for the kind words. Weldon...i looked all over for some trivia connecting the 53 to the Balkins but info on these is limited. I have some more info but tried to keep it short. Thanks Ron, this is a month for firsts, first mail orders, first c&r app, first showcase! Excellent! I forgot the bore shot...oh well.
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Bore shots, can't wait to take her for a walk!
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Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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One more...
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Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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I can only find one 21 stamp on this 53? There is a 2 on the bolt head...interesting. No stamps on the stock at all..
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It's got carvings to make up for it
Leave it as it is. The ages have been at work on it and man can only mar it.
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