This guide details the field stripping and reassembly process for the ZK 381 prototype rifle, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the separation of major components, including the receiver groups, recoil spring, bolt carrier, and gas system. The process highlights unique design elements like captive pins and the recoil spring housed in the buttstock. Proper safety protocols are emphasized throughout.
This expert-level review from Forgotten Weapons details the unique bolt lock-open and release mechanism of the ZK 381, a Czech pre-war prototype battle rifle. Ian McCollum explains how the bolt locks open on an empty magazine and is released by actuating the trigger, highlighting the absence of traditional bolt release levers. The video also provides a detailed look at the gas-operated system and the hammer/sear interaction.
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