Gongxian Arsenal 1907 Rifle crest and SN Research
Gongxian Arsenal was built in 1921 that entered rifle production in 1928. Gongxian’s copy of 1907 referred to in China documentations as Gongxian 79 rifle, Gongxian Mod.98 and Gongxian Type Year 1. Read more about serial number survey:https://surplused.com/index.php/2020/11/01/survey-chinese-gongxian-98-rifle-1907-copy-serial-number/ In spring 1923, Gongxian Arsenal started to build new factories for small arms production and the new factory completed in 1925. Initially to produce Mauser C96 pistol, in 1928 started to produce Mod.1907 rifle. Based on its technical improvements and external features, I divide Gongxian’s production into three blocks. Block 1 production from 1928 to 1933.6, serial number from K0001 to KA74000 (speculation). At this period, Gongxian rifle adopted a Hanyang 88 pattern barrel which only compatible with M.88 ammunition. Allowing me digress a little bit here, we’ve known both Gongxian and Guangdong Arsenal’s stick to M.88 rifling when they initialed...