Type 53 from 1953

yiping · Post by **yiping** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:03 pm

Got my first Chinese type 53 carbine from 1953 date. After hours of cleaning off all the axle grease & dirt here she is

Bore is surprisingly good considering what is on the outside of barrel. Barrel does has small pitting on outside at three places.

There is a number 52 on the trigger guard, tang and butt plate. Also a star on stock. Bolt head has a small R on it. Could all these be Russian parts?

I think its a early production? Series number is A9740试, 1953.9. (September 1953 ?) bolt and floor plate series does not march.

Thanks

cjsimoh · Post by **cjsimoh** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:10 pm

That actually looks in really good shape for a T53. My 1956 wasn't anywhere near as nice... And you have a cleaning rod! Did the rod come with it? They usually don't.

BuckeyeSgt · Post by **BuckeyeSgt** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:10 pm

You are correct about the year and month. I'm not up on the production times and numbers on these. That one looks better than most of the ones I've seen. I have seen some where they used Russian parts so it is very possible.

yiping · Post by **yiping** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:14 pm

cjsimoh wrote:That actually looks in really good shape for a T53. My 1956 wasn't anywhere near as nice... And you have a cleaning rod! Did the rod come with it? They usually don't.

Yes, cleaning rod does come with it

yiping · Post by **yiping** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:22 pm

BuckeyeSgt wrote:You are correct about the year and month. I'm not up on the production times and numbers on these. That one looks better than most of the ones I've seen. I have seen some where they used Russian parts so it is very possible.

Ok, Thanks

The butt stock does have a small line crack at toe.

BuckeyeSgt · Post by **BuckeyeSgt** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:25 pm

yiping wrote:
BuckeyeSgt wrote:You are correct about the year and month. I'm not up on the production times and numbers on these. That one looks better than most of the ones I've seen. I have seen some where they used Russian parts so it is very possible.
Ok, Thanks The butt stock does have a small line crack at toe.

Went back and looked. I see it but it doesn't look too bad.

BuckeyeSgt · Post by **BuckeyeSgt** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:29 pm

Ok I read up a little. One book puts the start of production in May of '53.

cjsimoh · Post by **cjsimoh** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:43 pm

BuckeyeSgt wrote:Ok I read up a little. One book puts the start of production in May of '53.

Wow! What a great score. This rifle looks really nice for on;y 4 months into production. Where did you get it?
By the way, if you want to take some of the rust off, I highly recommend this product. Best $6 I've ever spent:

http://www.big45metalcleaner.com/

yiping · Post by **yiping** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:55 pm

cjsimoh wrote:
BuckeyeSgt wrote:Ok I read up a little. One book puts the start of production in May of '53.
Wow! What a great score. This rifle looks really nice for on;y 4 months into production. Where did you get it?
By the way, if you want to take some of the rust off, I highly recommend this product. Best $6 I've ever spent:

http://www.big45metalcleaner.com/

I got her from a LGS at Dallas. They give me a discount because of the crack on stock. Thanks for the link

BuckeyeSgt · Post by **BuckeyeSgt** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 9:59 pm

Your just down the road?

yiping · Post by **yiping** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:03 pm

BuckeyeSgt wrote:Ok I read up a little. One book puts the start of production in May of '53.

Thanks for the info. Early production must be very small ? Since my series is only at 9740 around September.

yiping · Post by **yiping** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:04 pm

BuckeyeSgt wrote:Your just down the road?

Richardson

BuckeyeSgt · Post by **BuckeyeSgt** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:11 pm

yiping wrote:
BuckeyeSgt wrote:Your just down the road?
Richardson

Cool, maybe one day we can get Bunkysdad together for a shoot.

yiping · Post by **yiping** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:17 pm

BuckeyeSgt wrote:
yiping wrote:
BuckeyeSgt wrote:Your just down the road?
Richardson
Cool, maybe one day we can get Bunkysdad together for a shoot.

That will be great

RugerFan · Post by **RugerFan** » Sat Jul 06, 2013 10:46 pm

Have fun with her. I have a 53 that was made in March 1955. Happens to be my birth date too...thought it would be pretty cool to have a gun made the same time I was. I really enjoy shooting it.

Ironnewt · Post by **Ironnewt** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 2:50 am

cjsimoh wrote:
BuckeyeSgt wrote:Ok I read up a little. One book puts the start of production in May of '53.
Wow! What a great score. This rifle looks really nice for on;y 4 months into production. Where did you get it?
By the way, if you want to take some of the rust off, I highly recommend this product. Best $6 I've ever spent:

http://www.big45metalcleaner.com/

That stuff works great.

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 8:20 am

Loks like a Chu wood stock from the pics, correct for the rifle, the star stamp is very common in the communist world. Nice Type 53

yiping · Post by **yiping** » Sun Jul 07, 2013 11:39 am

Here is she with her younger sister, from top to bottom 53, 54 & 56

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 5:28 am

yiping wrote:Here is she with her younger sister, from top to bottom 53, 54 & 56

I think you forgot the pic

yiping · Post by **yiping** » Mon Jul 08, 2013 7:03 am

Junk Yard Dog wrote:
yiping wrote:Here is she with her younger sister, from top to bottom 53, 54 & 56
I think you forgot the pic

Yes, must be the sign of oldness

Hope it works this time.

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