Last Updated: 01/04/03
Type 86-S Bullpup AK
|
Characteristics |
| Caliber,
mm |
7.62x39 |
| Length,
in: |
26.25
in. |
Weight
Capacity |
7.9lbs
All Mags and Drums |
| Action |
Semi-Auto |
| Barrel
length |
17.25
inches |
| Operation |
Gas
operated, rotating bolt |
| Effective
Range |
300
Meters |
| Price |
$n/a |
|
History
Produced by North China Industries ( NORINCO) and imported
by China Sports ( Their Import/Marketing arm in the USA ), the
Type 86S Bullpup operates the same way as other AK/AKM type
rifles with a few exceptions. Many major parts interchange
with the standard Kalashnikov rifle, either the AK or the AKM.
It is believed that less than 2000 Type 86S Bullpup AKs were
imported into the USA during the late 80's before being banned
from further importation. Please send any information you may
have on this rifle to webmaster@ak-47.net.
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Design
The Type 86S design departs from the
usual AK-47 in the following ways:
1. 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/AKM with the exception of a
connecting rod between the trigger and sear.
2. The selector switch/safety is
quite different than the sheet metal lever found on the standard
AK/AKM. The Type 86S selector/safety is thumb shaped and located on
the right side of the receiver, directly above the pistol grip.
3. The cocking handle is located
under the carrying handle.
4. 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.
5. 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 type magazines.
6. 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.
7. The flash hider is a rather
strange looking device ( sometimes called "fish lips" ). The
"V" cut into the right and left sides of the hider are
designed as a wire cutter. Simply push the "V" of the hider
over the wire and pull the trigger.
8. The sling swivels are
attached along the left side of the stamped receiver.
By Chuck Oxier chucko@mindspring.com
