Chinese EM351( NDM-86)

The Chinese NDM-86 is manufactured at the Jing-An arsenal number 26 (a P.R.C. Ministry of Public Security manufacturer) and has a military designation of Type-79 (adopted in 1979) or Type-85 depending on which optical sight is used. The rifle is distributed by Norinco Equipment and is sold as both the NDM-86 and EM-351 and is chambered for the 7.62x54R rimmed cartridge.
 Chinese NDM-86 in 7.62x54R with Type JJJ scope.

 NDM-86 package with canvas scope pouch.

 These NDM-86 rifles were apparently all imported by KFS Atlanta, GA. Keng's Firearms Specialty was established in 1985 and imported several different types of firearms from China over the years

Cartridge: 7.62x54Rmm; 7.62x51mm

Operation: gas

Locking: rotating bolt

Feed: 10-round box magazine

Muzzle velocity: 830 m/s

Rate of fire: 650 rds/min

Firing mode: single shot semi-auto

Sights: fore, post; rear, U notch; adjustable 0 to 1200 m; Scope: 4x26 Type JJJ

Weapon length: 1220 mm

Barrel length: 685 mm

Weight (7.62) w/o scope cheek rest: 3.8kg

Weight (.308) w/o scope cheek rest: 3.85kg

Scope: 0.575kg

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