Lot 567:
NORINCO ZCZ * 39 Sporter Semi-Automatic Rifle 7.62x39mm Late 1980s
Sold for: $500
Description
A Chinese-manufactured semi-automatic sporting rifle imported during the late 1980s or early 1990s. This rifle was produced by NORINCO (North China Industries Corporation) and imported by B-WEST TUC. AZ. The weapon is chambered in 7.62x39mm caliber and features a gas-operated action. The rifle is configured in a post-ban “Sporter” style, utilizing a black, skeletonized, synthetic thumbhole stock and a ventilated synthetic handguard, mated to the steel receiver, barrel, and gas tube assembly. The bright metal bolt carrier assembly is visible in the open position. Markings on the receiver include the manufacturer and importer data: “MADE IN CHINA BY NORINCO,” “ZCZ * 39 SPORTER,” and the importer, “B-WEST TUC. AZ.” Additional stamped markings include Cyrillic/Pinyin and Chinese characters, “DP 六三式” (translated as DP Type 63), followed by the serial number 22001648. The rifle is fitted with a detachable, curved metal magazine and a slotted muzzle device/flash hider. This configuration is highly sought after by collectors of imported Chinese military-style rifles. No measurements provided.
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