NEW NORINCO TYPE 56 COMPLETE CHU WOOD FURNITURE SET

NEW NORINCO TYPE 56 COMPLETE CHU WOOD FURNITURE SET

New Norinco Type 56 Complete Chu Wood Furniture Set

So you want a complete, period-correct Chinese AK furniture set in genuinely new condition. This set delivers that. A brand new Norinco Type 56 complete Chu wood furniture set. Buttstock, upper handguard, and lower handguard, all in Manchurian Catalpa Chu wood. Unissued condition.

This is new production Chinese furniture, not stripped surplus. First, Chu wood — formally known as Catalpa Bungei or Manchurian Catalpa — is the specific wood species Chinese factories have used on Type 56 furniture since original production. Next, buying new means you get furniture without the cracks, chips, or worn finish that plague surplus pull-offs. Finally, this is a complete set, covering every wood component your Type 56 or compatible AK needs in one purchase.

Will this NEW NORINCO TYPE 56 COMPLETE CHU WOOD FURNITURE SET fit my Norinco Type 56?

Yes, directly on a standard Type 56 or compatible Chinese AK receiver. So this furniture is built to Norinco Type 56 factory specifications. Therefore, it fits standard Chinese AKM-pattern rifles like the Type 56, Norinco MAK90 (straight-cut, stamped receiver), and similar Chinese AK variants without modification. However, always confirm your receiver’s cut style, since slant-cut or milled receiver MAK90 variants use different furniture dimensions.

What is Chu wood, and why does it matter?

It’s the authentic, historically correct wood for Chinese AKs. So Chu wood, or Catalpa Bungei, is a lightweight, straight-grained hardwood native to China and Korea. Also, Chinese military factories chose it specifically for its moisture resistance and workability, and it’s been the material of choice for Type 56 furniture since original production. Therefore, a Chu wood furniture set is the correct, historically accurate choice for any Type 56 or Chinese AK build — not a generic walnut or beech substitute.

Does “new” mean unissued factory production?

Yes. So this NEW NORINCO TYPE 56 COMPLETE CHU WOOD FURNITURE SET is new, not a surplus pull-off from a decommissioned rifle. Also, that matters both cosmetically and structurally, since new wood hasn’t been exposed to the cracks, chips, or finish wear that come with years of service use. Therefore, you get furniture that looks and functions as intended, without needing refinishing or repair work before installation.

What’s included in a “complete” furniture set?

All three wood components. So a complete Type 56 furniture set includes the buttstock, the upper handguard (gas tube cover), and the lower handguard (foregrip). Therefore, you’re not sourcing individual pieces separately — one purchase covers every wood component on the rifle.

Who is this NEW NORINCO TYPE 56 COMPLETE CHU WOOD FURNITURE SET set best for?

This NEW NORINCO TYPE 56 COMPLETE CHU WOOD FURNITURE SET  fits Type 56 and Chinese AK owners doing a full furniture replacement, a period-correct restoration, or a fresh build. So if your current furniture is cracked, worn, or just not the correct Chinese Chu wood pattern, this set fixes all of that at once. Also good for MAK90 owners who want to move away from the factory thumbhole stock to a more traditional configuration, paired with a correct Chu wood set.

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FAQ

Will this NEW NORINCO TYPE 56 COMPLETE CHU WOOD FURNITURE SET fit a standard AKM or Romanian AK? Not reliably without modification. Chinese AK receivers use thicker 1.6mm steel vs. the standard 1mm on most other AKMs. Generic Eastern European furniture often needs fitting on Chinese receivers.

What is Chu wood? Catalpa Bungei, also called Manchurian Catalpa — the historically authentic wood species used on Chinese Type 56 furniture since original production.

Is this new or surplus furniture? New, unissued. This is not a surplus pull-off from a used Rifle.

Will this fit a slant-cut or milled MAK90? Not necessarily. This furniture is dimensioned for straight-cut, stamped Chinese receivers. Confirm your receiver type before ordering.

Does this set include all three wood pieces? Yes. Buttstock, upper handguard, and lower handguard are all included.

Does the furniture come pre-finished or raw? Verify with your specific listing. New Chu wood furniture may ship raw or lightly finished. Apply a period-correct oil or finish to protect the wood before installation.

Can I use this on a non-Chinese AK? Possibly, with fitting work. The 1.6mm receiver thickness on Chinese AKs makes these furniture pieces slightly wider than standard AKM furniture. Standard 1mm receiver AKs may need slight sanding to fit correctly.

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