Minute of Mae: Portuguese Carabina de Artilharia 86/91

Published on November 23, 2018
Duration: 1:01

The Portuguese Carabina de Artilharia 86/91 is a 40.4-inch, 8.8-pound rifle chambered in 8mm Guedes, featuring a 5-round tube magazine. While more manageable than previous Kropatschek models, its turned-down bolt is ergonomically awkward, placing the hand far from the trigger. Recoil is noted as severe, though the semi-pistol grip aids control. The sights are tall and clear but offset, likely due to its design accommodating smokeless ammunition.

Quick Summary

The Portuguese Carabina de Artilharia 86/91 is a 40.4-inch, 8.8-pound rifle chambered in 8mm Guedes with a 5-round tube magazine. While handier than older Kropatschek models, its bolt ergonomics are criticized, and recoil is severe despite a helpful semi-pistol grip.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Carabina de Artilharia 86/91
  2. 00:11Physical Specs & Handling Comparison
  3. 00:18Loading Mechanism & 8mm Guedes Caliber
  4. 00:26Bolt Design & Ergonomic Criticisms
  5. 00:34Recoil & Semi-Pistol Grip
  6. 00:41Sights & Ammunition Adaptation
  7. 00:50Conclusion: Accuracy & Combat Suboptimality

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key physical specifications of the Portuguese Carabina de Artilharia 86/91?

The Carabina de Artilharia 86/91 weighs 8.8 pounds and has a total length of 40.4 inches. It is chambered in 8mm Guedes and features a 5-round tube magazine.

How does the Carabina de Artilharia 86/91 handle compared to older models?

It is noted as being significantly handier than previous Kropatschek models. However, the turned-down bolt design is criticized for poor ergonomics, placing the hand far from the trigger.

What caliber does the Portuguese Carabina de Artilharia 86/91 use?

The rifle uses the 8mm Guedes cartridge. It is loaded via a 5-round tube magazine, which requires single loading and is considered less than ideal for combat.

Are the sights on the 86/91 rifle easy to use?

The sights are described as tall and easy to read. However, they are offset diagonally, which is likely a design choice related to the rifle's locking mechanism and its adaptation for smokeless ammunition.

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