About Century Arms Chinese Type 53
A license-built version of the post-war Soviet M1944 carbine. As many of the carbines imported to the USA are constructed of both local Chinese parts and surplus Soviet parts, there is much debate as to when this mixture occurred. Type 53s are found both with and without the permanently attached folding bayonet, though the former is far more common. The Chinese Type 53 carbine saw extensive service with the People's Liberation Army from 1953 until the late 1950s/early 1960s when the PLA went over to the Chinese Type 56 carbine and the Chinese Type 56 assault rifle. Many Type 53 carbines were given to the People's Militia in China (The People's Militia used the Type 53 until 1982 when they were replaced with modern weapons) and to North Vietnam (with many carbines ending up in the hands of the National Liberation Front in South Vietnam) and to the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia during the 1960s and 1970s. Century International Arms has taken the Type 53 rifle, refinished the metal and mounted it in a brand new Archangel stock! These hybrids are the best of both worlds, an accurate tough-as-nails action and a sleek modern tactical stock! Fully adjustable for cheek height and length of pull and features a removable box magazine.
Firearms Score
Not Rated
$412.00
$288.40
$370.80
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Specifications
| Brand | Century International Arms Inc. |
|---|---|
| Category | Bolt Rifle |
| Length | 40.5" |
| Action | Bolt Action |
| Caliber | 7.62x54mmR |
| Capacity | 5+1 |
| Finish | Black |
| Gun Type | Rifle |
| Sights | Iron Sights |
| Barrel Length | 20.25" |
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Century Arms Chinese Type 53 Reviews
Nathan G
March 17, 2014
100%
Nathan G on
As per the other reviews, (and my expectations), my type 53 is pretty rough. Well, we won't say, "rough", we'll say "has character". LOTS of character. Thing is, I rather like a gun with a lot of character-- getting an old survivor and putting some more r
Joe H
March 16, 2014
100%
Received my 1956 Chinese Type 53 advertised as condition "Good". After a full inspection of the rifle, it appears to be in very good to excellent condition excluding the stock which I would rate good. Clean sharp rifling, no counterbore, excellent crown,
Kevin R
March 12, 2014
100%
This is a perfect piece of history! My type 53 came pretty well preserved in cosmoline as to be expected, the stock is pretty rough, as to be expected but all of the numbers match and the bore on this rifle is outstanding! I am gonna restore this rifle to
Luther S
March 10, 2014
100%
Very fast shipping.. 3 working days just went to my FFL and picked up one of 4 I bought will pick up the rest when they arrive granted the stock is rough the metal is just fine covered with Cosmo line ... rifling is very strong ... should be a good shoote
dan r
March 9, 2014
100%
Just got this gun yesterday and shot it today. I have to say I'm very pleased with it. It takes a fair amount of cleaning up to get it in good shooting condition but for a 119 bucks its totally worth it. I think this is a great buy!
Charles H
March 7, 2014
100%
Ordered Tuesday night, received Thursday by noon. As always, fast service. While I've not shot the rifle yet, condition was about expected. Wood is very rough, but I like the character, and have no intentions of altering it. The rest of the gun in great s
Mark G
March 6, 2014
100%
I got lucky with mine. Looks old has rust here and there but I love it man!! Shoots just fine . Im fine with mine..
Allen R
February 27, 2014
80%
This rifle turned out to be a pretty decent shooter considering the price. If you are willing to do a little work to get these back in serviceable condition then this is the rifle for you. If you want something that you can shoot right out of the box this
Jeffrey F
February 21, 2014
100%
I ordered another 3 type 53's. Shipping was a week faster this time. All 3 were pretty good. Very minor pitting. 2 of the stocks were really nice and one looked like it was used as a crow bar and a shovel. All 3 bores were very nice after cleaning. All nu
Shaun M
February 16, 2014
100%
You cannot go wrong with this rifle for the money. did need a little TLC. Just remember it does take some elbow grease to become a nice rifle.
Steven N
February 13, 2014
100%
No serial numbers matched. Deep, deep corrosion on bolt knob and front band. No cleaning rod. Have seen better wood on pallets I've thrown in the fire. Still gave it five stars. It's a functioning rifle for $119 for gosh sakes. Don't expect allot and you
charles m
February 9, 2014
20%
It was a gamble and we lost on this one. The stock had a huge, deep crack running below the bolt, down and the around the back, rendering it useless. No more Chinese M53s. The Mosin Nagant 91/30 we bought was almost perfect. So I will be purchasing anothe
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