Early Chinese production of the M44 pattern was actually Soviet-assistance production using Soviet tooling before China developed fully independent manufacturing capability. These transitional examples show Soviet design with Chinese manufacture. Type: Rifle Action: Bolt-Action Caliber: 7.62x54R Capacity: 5 Year introduced: 1950, China Weight: 75 oz Overall length: 40.2" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: Military, Collecting