Norinco Type 86S

Norinco Type 86S
Norinco Type 86S
Type	Assault Rifle
Place of origin	People's Republic of China
Production history
Manufacturer	Norinco
Produced	1980s
Number built	2000
Specifications
Weight	3.59 kg empty
Length	667 mm
Barrel length	438 mm
Cartridge	7.62x39mm
Caliber	7.62mm
Action	Gas operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire	600 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity	710 m/s
Effective range	300 m
Maximum range	400 m
Feed system	30-round box magazine
Sights	Open, iron sights

Not to be confused with the T86 assault rifle (Type 86) of the Republic of China (Taiwan).

The Norinco Type 86S is an AKM-type bullpup rifle and that was produced by Norinco. It operates the same way as other AKM-type rifles with a few exceptions. Many major parts are interchangeable with other standard Kalashnikov rifles.

Design

The Type 86S design departs from the usual AK-47 in several ways. The trigger-sear-hammer group is housed in a rear extension of the receiver, well behind the pistol grip. The operating mechanism is exactly the same as in the standard AK-47/AKM, with the exception of a connecting rod between the trigger and sear. The selector switch/safety is quite different than the sheet metal lever found on the standard AK-47/AKM. The Type 86S selector/safety is thumb-shaped and located on the right side of the receiver, directly above the pistol grip. The cocking handle is located under the carrying handle. A vertical, spring-loaded, plastic folding fore grip is mounted on the front of the receiver. When not in use, it folds forward beneath the barrel. The magazine well is located to the rear of the pistol grip and will accept 10-, 20-, and 30-round magazines as well as drum magazines. The rear sight is an aperture/peep sight mounted on a cam. Turning the adjustment knob sets the rear sight for 100-, 200-, or 300-meter ranges. Both the front and rear sight are mounted on the combination gas tube and hand guard which clamps tightly onto the receiver.

Status

The Type 86S was once imported to the United States by China Sports (the company's import/export arm in that country), intended for the civilian market. Less than 2,000 Type 86S rifles were imported into the US during the late 1980s before being banned from further importation in accordance with the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act bill, passed on September 13, 1994.

External links

• Norinco Type 86S at World Guns