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Customer Reviews for Chinese Type 53 Carbine, Cal. 7.62x54R


Chinese Type 53 Carbine, Cal. 7.62x54R Buy Now

490 Reviews. 4.2 out of 5 Stars!
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Brad J on 07/10/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Nice handy rifle. Good value for the price. Being 7.62x54R and having a short barrel, it produces quite a fire ball in low light situations.

John M on 05/04/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I got this for $119 several years ago. It was well warn and came with some cosmoline, but not as much as I expected. Once cleaned it shot OK. I'm not that accurate with it, it kicks like a mule, and it's heavy. It's a cool gun. I enjoy shooting it and getting the loud boom and the fire ball out of the muzzle. It's not fun to shoot more than 10 rounds out of, and ammo has become harder to find lately. I gave this 5 stars because I'm judging it as an military rifle. I've smoothed out the bolt as much as I can, and it works. I have trouble hitting things with it. I'm not sure if that's me or the gun. I do know I have a modern 308 that's a tack driver. The bullets are not the same, but they're close. There is a novelty to the Type 53, and it's one of my favorite guns I own. For $119 it was a good deal. I don't know that I would pay much more for one today. If someone is telling you to buy it for prepping, don't. You'll find modern options that are lighter, more reliable, easier to use and maintain, with more readily available and cheaper ammo. This is a fun gun and a cool piece of history. It's not what I would grab in an emergency and I wouldn't want to take it battle.

Jose M S on 04/08/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Nice rifle to add to my collection. Shoots nice. very happy and Buds always a great experience.

Doug Z on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The rifle was just as described on the website and was a good value for a functional military surplus rifle. It wasn't in mint condition but it was complete and in very good condition.

Jay L on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

It’s hard to believe the price you show in the picture. I would sell mine for half that. Mine has been fired and work with out a problem. No problems with Budsgun shop.

Dominic L on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Poor stock condition so I put a new stock on it.mygunsmith said not to it except remotely.I have kept as an antique,As that is the worth of nothing now but maybe worth something in 50yeard

Jay G on 03/31/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

What a great purchase!!! These surplus “mini Mosins” are fun to shoot and look cool hanging on the wall. Buds was great to work with, as usual, and the rifle arrived in the expected condition. I opted for adding a butt pad after an afternoon of shooting, and now love carrying this thing hog hunting with friends. What a deal.

Scar S on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

It's a Chinese made Mosin Nagant. Mine came in pretty fair condition for what I paid. Funny as it is I can shoot straighter with its iron sights than with my ARs and scopes. >.>

George K on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Great deal. Cleaning the grease off this long was like a trip back in time. Functioned perfectly.

Kyle K on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Killer firearm. Love taking it out to play with and target shoot

Gregory H on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Awesome for the price. Fast shipping.

Mike C on 03/30/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

exactly as described, beat up old rifle from China. exactly what I was after!

Donald L. A on 02/26/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

The Metal on this Rifle was barely Worn, The Stock was BEAT TO HELL but repairable. I Restored this Rifle and It's a real shooter/accurate as hell. It looks like a new Rifle now. This was a good Deal at the Time, You Can't hardly find these anymore!!!!

Andrew V on 02/13/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

These were great deals from buds. Unfortunately #44 put a stop to one of our American liberties. The right to by foreign surplus. The good times of degreasing and tricking out the type 53 were projects that my son and i had done a few times. Hopefully #45 can put an end to the ban limitation on foreign surplus limit excuses.

Kenneth D on 01/22/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Couldn’t beat the price for it

Richard A B on 01/16/2018
Rating:   3 of 5 Stars!

Beat up,heavy,ugly,worn out,couldn't hit the broadside of a barn at 50 yards,part of a collection,have others that shoot well.7.62x54 hard hitter,inexpensive ammo.

Rodney C on 07/26/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

As expected, beat up pretty bad, dirty, cracked stock. But after a clean-up and repair, a real battlefield relic. What stories this rifle could tell.

Andrey P on 03/21/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I very happy for these gun!!!

Scott G on 03/05/2017
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This was in better condition that what I expected on the outside, and the bore was in excellent condition. The price for this was unbeatable!

Robert G on 04/01/2016
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

rating from 0 to 100, id give buds a 99.... very happy with the rifle. great price great product

Raul R on 07/14/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This firearm needed some elbow grease, but it turned out and shoots great!

Jonathan D on 05/14/2015
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

I bought two of these from Bud's. Both of the barrels were pretty much shot out and resulted in keyholing at 100 yards.One had a major scratch in the chamber, preventing me from chambering a round. The finish on both was very rough, no accessories and lots of cosmolene. Neither was what you would call a shooter. Have sold both now. The defects weren't obvious on receipt. Only after they were stripped and cleaned. I probably should have tried to return them... Oh well. I would just go with a Soviet M44 were I to do this again. While you might find a gem in the rough, the odds are not always in your favor. I do have a Mosin 91/30, but it's a very different critter from these mutts.

Kenneth W on 03/11/2015
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

The wood looks like it's been dragged through a few rice paddies, but the metal is all good. Cleaned it up and took it to the range with my Mosin and a box of ammo. Kicks like a mule, making the Mosin feel like a .22 in comparison. The old iron sights are good, and it got a few of the older folks come over to take a look. A good time for very few dollars! Once again, Thanks, Bud's!

John T on 03/08/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

LOVE LOVE LOVE it! My 1st order from Bud's and I couldn't be happier. Great gun, all matching numbers, amazing trench art! Everything in perfect working order. Of course, covered in cosmoline, but I wouldn't expect anything different. The weapon was in my hands in less than a week! I wish I had bought two! I'm now a loyal Bud's customer for life. Buy with confidence!

Michael L on 03/03/2015
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

It came as described, ugly but serviceable. The bore was shiny and the action locked up tight. Bud's had the best price of the e-tailers I searched when I looked for it. It cleaned up nicely and is accurate enough for a surplus rifle. Thanks Bud's.

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