This was factory built in China around 1987. This rifle is highly sought after and has all matching serial numbers. For sale here is a Pre Ban Chinese Norinco AK-47 with Spike Bayonet AK imported by GSAD MANH.Entries are listed by initial year of service. There are a total of NORINCO (Company) Product List entries in the Military Factory. Catalog of military and civilian small arms belonging to NORINCO.