Serial no. 1704178c. Manufactured circa 1972 at Factory 156, chambered in 7.62x39mm,20 ½” round barrel. The bore is bright and shiny with strong, well-defined rifling noted throughout. Serial numbers are matching. The left side of the receiver is import marked. The stock shows light surface impressions consistent with handling, while the rifle remains in overall excellent condition. Factory 456 production represents Cold War era Chinese SKS manufacture, known for durability and consistent quality. The action is smooth, mechanically sound, and functions correctly.