Norinco Type 56 SKS
FRT number 37364 Non-Restricted
The class depends on the configuration (calibre and barrel length): see the table below.
- Type
- Rifle
- Action
- Semi-Automatic
- Make
- Norinco
- Model
- Type 56 SKS
- Manufacturer
- Chinese State Arsenals
Configurations (12)
| Calibre | Shots | Barrel (mm) | Barrel (in) | Classification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223 REM | 5 | 520 | 20.5 | Non-Restricted |
| 223 REM | 10 | 520 | 20.5 | Non-Restricted |
| 223 REM | 20 | 520 | 20.5 | Non-Restricted |
| 6MM PPC | 5 | 581 | 22.9 | Non-Restricted |
| 7.62X39 RUSSIAN | 5 | 370 | 14.6 | Prohibited |
| 7.62X39 RUSSIAN | 5 | 419 | 16.5 | Restricted |
| 7.62X39 RUSSIAN | 5 | 460 | 18.1 | Restricted |
| 7.62X39 RUSSIAN | 5 | 470 | 18.5 | Non-Restricted |
| 7.62X39 RUSSIAN | 5 | 520 | 20.5 | Non-Restricted |
| 7.62X39 RUSSIAN | 10 | 419 | 16.5 | Restricted |
| 7.62X39 RUSSIAN | 10 | 520 | 20.5 | Non-Restricted |
| 7.62X39 RUSSIAN | 20 | 520 | 20.5 | Non-Restricted |
Also known as
- Chinese SKS
- Cowboys Companion
- Norinco SKS
- SKS
- SKS Cowboy
- SKS Cowboy Carbine
- SKS Cowboy Companion
- SKS Cowboys Companion
- SKS Hunter Carbine
- SKS Sharpshooter
- SKS Sharpshooter Carbine
- SKS Sporter
- SKS Type 56
- Sporter
- Sporter SKS
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RCMP Firearms Reference Table data as of 19 Oct 2026. The RCMP is the official source: always confirm a classification in the RCMP Firearms Reference Table before you rely on it.