Norinco SKS

[Mgderf]

How would I be able to tell if the Norinco SKS I have is a "Paratrooper" model, or just a standard Norinco?

 

[easy]

Paratroopers have 16" or 16.5" barrels. Standards are 20".

 

[Mgderf]

Paratroopers have 16" or 16.5" barrels. Standards are 20".

Just realized mine is a paratrooper.

 

[Mosinguy]

However, these were made for US markets. They were never "real" paratrooper rifles just FYI.

 

[elemonator]

And they are sooo cool!! lol I always go by how long it is between the gas block and the front sight. Paratroop is way shorter, like a couple of inches compared to like 4 inches....four inches pyle!!!four f-----n' inches!!! lol

 

[printcraft]

Standard left - - paratrooper right.