Videos tagged with Type 85

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the Chinese Type 85 SMG, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum on Forgotten Weapons. It covers the steps for basic disassembly to access the internal components, emphasizing the simple blowback design. The process involves removing a split pin, rotating the grip assembly, and extracting the bolt and recoil spring.

This video details the history and development of the Chinese Type 79 and Type 85 sniper rifles, which are essentially clones of the Soviet SVD Dragunov. The narrative traces their origins back to the strained Sino-Soviet relationship, the capture of an SVD during the 1979 Sino-Vietnamese War, and subsequent reverse-engineering. The presenter highlights the rifles' accuracy, particularly when using the correct ammunition, and discusses minor differences between the military and export versions.

This expert review from 9-Hole Reviews delves into the Dragunov SVD and its Chinese variants (Type 85/NDM-86). The analysis highlights the rifle's advanced design for its era, including its short-stroke gas piston system and tool-less field stripping. Comparisons between Russian and Chinese models reveal subtle but important internal differences. Practical accuracy tests and the impact of heat on barrel performance are detailed, alongside an examination of the iconic PSO-1 scope.