Chinese copy of the Mosin Nagant 1891/44 carbine, (Equivalent to FTA 152 but with permanently fitted folding bayonet) made under license from the Soviets in the 1950s. Very high manufacturing qualitty comparable to the original Soviet examples. The No. 26 relates to the factory numberof Chongqing arsenal
Marks and Stamps: (Breech) Chinese characters 1955 26 Serial no (Bolt) Matching serial no| Accession Number: 153 | Period of Use: 1944 - present |
| Type: Single shot rifle | War Zones: Vietnam |
| Country of Origin: China | Type Date: 1953 |
| Manufacturer: Chongqing State Arsenal | Serial Number: 3247017 |
| Manufacture Date: 1955 | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.62mm |
| Weight: 3900g | Length Overall: 1020mm |
| Cyclic Rate: single shot | Length Barrel: 517mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 23999 |