The Type 85 SMG represents a shift towards extreme simplicity in Chinese firearm design, moving from the Type 79's gas-piston system to a basic blowback, open-bolt mechanism. It is chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev and features a compact size, a side-folding stock, and a unique charging handle safety. The suppressed Type 85W variant uses specialized subsonic ammunition and incorporates an integrally suppressed barrel with a unique baffle design.
The Type 85 SMG from China utilizes the 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge and a 30-round magazine. It features a simple blowback, open bolt system with a fixed firing pin and a three-position fire selector (safe, semi, full-auto). The suppressed variant incorporates an integral suppressor with a baffle stack and a perforated barrel designed to vent gas into an expansion chamber.
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