SKS Basics 🏴‍☠️ Chinese SKS Series Pt 1 Descriptive Overview 🌕

SKS Basics 🏴‍☠️ Chinese SKS Pt 1 Complete Descriptive Overview 🌕
This is Part 1 of a three-part accessible series on the classic Chinese Type 56 SKS semi-automatic rifle, specially designed for new owners and visually impaired viewers. In this video, I provide a highly detailed, narrative description of the rifle’s external featuresand overall design — relying on clear verbal explanations so everyone can follow along without needing to see the visuals.

The Chinese Type 56 SKS (often called the “Chicom SKS”) is a rugged, reliable 7.62x39mm semi-automatic carbine, a licensed copy of the Soviet SKS-45 designed by Sergei Simonov. Produced in massive numbers from 1956 onward at factories like Jianshe Arsenal (Factory 26), it features a 20-inch barrel, hardwood stock, fixed 10-round magazine, and iconic folding spike bayonet. Known for its durability and historical use in conflicts worldwide, it’s a favorite among surplus collectors and new shooters today.

This series breaks it down accessibly:

Part 1 (this video): Descriptive external overview and history
Part 2: Detailed disassembly guide
Part 3: Step-by-step reassembly
Whether you’re a first-time SKS owner cleaning off cosmoline or learning through audio description, this series has you covered. Always prioritize safety — treat every firearm as loaded, and follow local laws.

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🔫 Key Features Described in This Video:

Overall length: Approximately 40 inches
Hardwood stock with trapdoor buttplate for cleaning kit
Blued steel receiver with Chinese factory markings
Folding spike bayonet (post-1964 models)
Adjustable iron sights and gas system
And much more!
If you’re new to the SKS or need tips for visually impaired handling, drop a comment below!
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