Chinese M-N?

[Hotel 6]

I have a M-44 that appears to have the mark of Factory 296 (Chongquing), the date of 1960 and two semi-circles that open in opposite directions, one that contains a dot and other an Arabic numeral 4. The serial number on both the stock and the receiver is prefixed with the letter E and matching Arabic numerals. There are neither Chinese numerals nor ideographs. Any thoughts as to whether this is a Chinese manufactured M-N?

[zeebill]

Sounds like a Chinese made Type 53 but pictures would help make sure. Bill

[Junk Yard Dog]

Chinese '53's do have ordinary serial numbers on all the same parts the Soviet ones have them.

[ParrotHead]

Sounds like a T53

[steelbuttplate]

I have a factory 296 and a factory 26,t-53 neither has a letter prefix, just a number. None of the Chinese type 56 SKS had letters,, only the ones made by Russia in the 1st 6 months of production.(Sino- Soviet) Mystery gun......need pics......SBP

[bunkysdad]

These t53 Mosins are getting popular more than ever and tend to be quite accurate.

[steelbuttplate]

A T-53 has won the honor of riding behind the seat of my pickup, against 8 Russian Izhevsk's and 3 Romanian ......It's slick and drives spikes......SBP