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Norinco Type 56 vs Saiga Rifle
Side-by-side technical comparison
Norinco Type 56
RiflesIn production
Saiga Rifle
RiflesDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Norinco Type 56
Saiga Rifle
Production
1956–present
1998–2021
Units produced
Over 15 million
Unknown
Specifications
Spec
Norinco Type 56
Saiga Rifle
Overall length
874 mm
1050 mm
Barrel length
415 mm
415 mm
Weight
3.8 kg
4.0 kg
Magazine capacity
30 rounds
5–30 rounds
Action type
gas-operated, rotating bolt
gas-operated, rotating bolt
Trigger type
two-stage
single-stage
Sights
Iron sights
Iron sights, optics-ready
Calibers