Chicom 6.5X55?

[Adam Helmer]

hnter,

Yes, I agree, and Gil will probably agree also, that a 6.5 Swede is indeed a rare find in 1952 Korea. Since you did not post any marking data, I assumed it was a 6.5 Arisaka, which would likely be in Chinese hands. Will you post the rifle's markings here along with a photo?

Imagine the supply problem for the quartermaster to stock ammo for a 6.5 Swede among all the 7.62x54R Mosins, 7.7 and 6.5mm Arisakas used by the Communist forces in Korea. Your Swede surely has an interesting story it could tell.

I have no doubt you have a great store of fireams knowledge, but rest assured many other posters here are also quite knowledgeable. I do not think anyone was "mistaken" about your gun's origin based on the information given.

Adam