That is probably the least infamous incident they were involved in, people (using these) to go postal was enough justification for some, to pass gun contol measures en masse, starting with Bush Sr. Interesting trivia, all 3 AKs used in the North Hollwood Shootout, regardless of furnature, were illegally converted to select fire Norinco 56s's. I do know that Norincos came in a big variety of configurations I believe there was even a pistol from them, they did have a couple different bullpup styles, very few 5.45's. It's a spike bayonet right?ĭo you happen to know the importer, there might even be info specific to them in there (this book is like 2.5-3" thick and weighs probably close to 10 lbs., has something like 50 pages just on the different magazines AKs use). If you wish, I can find some pertinent info for you (but would encourage you to get the book, this is the bible of the Kalashnikov) The Grim Reaper, a must have, mammoth book on the AK-47 has a lot of info about these. They are a much higher class than the Century's of today as well. However, certainly nothing wrong with running your absolutely classic (if you looked up "assault weapon' or "assault rifle" on Wikipedia, there would be a photo of a 1989 vintage Norinco 56) Chinese AK. I would rather take one of these to an SI class, or wherever I may need it. For what collecters will pay for these, you can get a Rifle Dynamics kit build with all or most accessories to optimize the system. You are getting a really good deal, the sidefolders are worth even more. I would surmise it will accept US Palm AK30's if it takes any double stack AK mag I just know nothing about this particular model of AK, but I think I'm getting a good deal here. Would you use a 1980's model AK as a 'take to an SI class and beat it up' rifle?