^Lot 532 Chinese M53 Cal: 7.62x54R SN: T53036061

Blued, bolt-action Chinese military rifle with a 20-1/2" barrel, non-detachable box magazine, mismatched serial numbers, folding cruciform spike bayonet and wood stock. Bluing has edge wear and is fading to grey with scratches. The front sight cover is bent. Breech dated 1955. it is CAI import marked. There is cosmoline in the action and barrel. The stock has a large chip missing form the toe of the butt and also shows gouges, dings, dents and rubs. There is no cleaning rod. Condition is fair. *Modern Firearm*