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Norinco QBZ-95 5.8x42mm PLA Standard Rifle

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People's Liberation Army standard infantry rifle since 1997, a bullpup design chambered for China's proprietary 5.8x42mm intermediate cartridge.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic/Automatic

Caliber: 5.8x42mm DBP87

Capacity: 30

Year introduced: 1995, China

Weight: 124.8 oz

Overall length: 29.7"

Status: Active

Military use: Yes

Intended use: military