Collectors Guide to Chinese Firearms Hardcover – February 4, 2025

Explore the fascinating world of Chinese firearms development through the cold war with this Collectors Guide to Chinese Firearms, from the widely recognised Type-56 AK and SKS, to lesser known designs such as the Type-51 Tokarev. This book provides in-depth histories, specifications and insight into the manufacturing of these firearms and untangles the mess that is manufacturer codes and production dates. This book features most of the major firearm models from the 1950's and 1960's.Whether you're a seasoned collectors or a newcomer to the world of Chinese firearms, this guide is sure to present you with something you didn't know. Not to miss the 'Guide to Collecting Chinese Firearms' chapter, where we delve into specific versions of these firearms most suitable for various displays, whether it is Vietnam themed, Middle East or about the Balkan wars.A must-have for collectors, historians and enthusiasts alike!currently included firearm types:Pistols: Type-51, Type-52, Type-54, Type-59, Type-64, Type-67Bolt-action rifles: Type-88, Type-24. Type-53Submachine guns: Type-50, Type-54, Type-64Semi-automatic rifles: Type-56 Assault rifles: Type-56, Type-56-1, Type-56-2, Type-63Machine Guns: Type-53, Type-53/57, Type-54, Type-56, Type-67Other: Type-56, Type-69New versions of this book are published at times, see the book description on the store page to see what version is being sold and what the changes are compared to the previous version:Current version: 2Changes since previous version:Added chapter on the Type-67 GPMGAdded section on pre-production PPSh in ‘Features’ section of the Type-50Added design and production start date to Type-53 HMG.Added mention of 1x Type-56 documented in the 4-7 million S/N range.Added digital recreation of the markings for Type-63, Type-64 SMG, Type-67 GPMG & Type-67 suppressed pistol.Re-worked ‘Technical specifications’ chapter of Type-64 SMG to be in line with the same chapter on other firearms.Re-worked the ‘History’ chapter on Type-50 SMG to be more detailed.Re-worked part about Type-56-1 ‘double folders’ in the ‘Features’ chapter.Re-worked source-list due to layout issues.Fixed a small mistake regarding the <0101> marked Type-63 and its serial number.Fixed M21 production dates and information.Separated factory 356 and 396 in the Type-56 RPD chapter. Read more