Hello, first post on here and I am wanting some help and advice on my SKS. I believe it is a Chinese Type 56 based off of the sticky I read on here, but want some validation. I've had it since 2004 when I was in high school and my dad bought it for me for $100 (it came with 250 rounds of ammo and an extra synthetic stock and shot awesome). I haven't done anything to modify it, but I am thinking about refinishing the stock (which is in very rough shape) and getting some Tech-sights and a reflex sight to mount on the gas tube if that will work with the Tech-sights. I don't NEED the reflex, just want it for fun more than anything. I've put some pics up, and I have a few questions about the rifle in general.

Main question is, on the rear left of the receiver, what is that hunk of metal? It looks like it was something added on (I have never seen one in photos before) and doesn't seem to serve a purpose. Also, will it interfere with installation of the Tech-sights?

The other thing I want to know is what upgrades can I do to the trigger short of having a gunsmith do a trigger job on it? I've read that these triggers aren't always the safest, something with the sear engagement (but I can't find the article for the life of me).

Right side


Left Side


Close up of markings on left of receiver (had to remove stock to get a good picture)


Close up of "26"


Close up of the extra piece on the rear left of the receiver
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