Type 86-S Bullpup AK
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Characteristics |
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Caliber, mm |
7.62x39 |
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Length, in: |
26.25 in. |
Weight
Capacity |
7.9lbs
All Mags and Drums |
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Action |
Semi-Auto |
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Barrel length |
17.25 inches |
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Operation |
Gas
operated, rotating bolt |
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Effective Range |
300
Meters |
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Price |
$n/a |
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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.
Overall Rating:
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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
