A viewer requested presentation discussing the final production run of Type 56 Carbines manufactured at State Arsenal 296 in the late 1970's.



Referenced Videos:

"Steel Harvest"

   • “Letter Series” Type 56 Carbine (1959...  

"Jungle Stock"

   • SKS “Jungle Stock”  



0:00 Intro
0:32 "French Tickler" Defined
1:21 Early Historical Context
3:57 Identification
5:10 Distinct Features
6:41 Late M21's
7:56 The End of an Era
18:25 Collector Considerations/Quality
21:01 Outro



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