The .223 cal Chinese type 84 was never intended for any military use.
China never even used the .223 round, in anything for themselves.
The 84s was specifically made for what the Chinese called "commercial export" for U.S. consumers, thus they realized there was zero need to chrome line the barrels - at some point.
As far I recall it all, (I could be wrong, I almost always post from near 60yrs of stored firearms memory, not search to find the 1 internet post to support my stance)
That all of the Pre-ban barrels in .223 and many of the post bans had chrome lined barrels, but
some of the late post bans absolutely did not, for the above reasons.
Op rifle may have it, or it may not. Pics would confirm either way. My current 84s (still a kit) also has a chrome lined barrel, but its a pre-ban.
I stated that because it does look like a late ban model to me.
Forgive me if I assumed so in my initial reply and if the above recollection is actually proven to be incorrect, then I will retract my statement - for the record - and of course for the forums fact checkers...( no reference to you Indykid - we're good!
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