Norinco Type 86S Country China Type Assault rifle Manufacturer Norinco Introduction 1986 Specifications Weight 3.59 kg empty Length 667 mm Barrel length 438 mm Cartridge 7.62x39mm Action Gas operated, rotating bolt Rate of fire 600 rounds/min[1] Muzzle velocity 710 m/s[1] Effective range 300 m Maximum range 400 m[1] Feed system 30-round box magazine Sights Open, iron sights

The Norinco Type 86S is a AKM-type bullpup rifle and that was produced by Norinco and imported to the United States by China Sports (a subsidiary of Norinco), intended for the American civilian market. Less than 2,000 Type 86S rifles were imported into the USA during the late 1980s before being banned from further importation in accordance with the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act bill, passed on September 13, 1994.

The Type 86S operates the same way as other AKM-type rifles with a few exceptions. Many major parts are interchangeable with other standard Kalashnikov rifles.

The Type 86S design departs from the usual AK-47 in several ways. The trigger-sear-hammer group is housed in a rear extension of the receiver, well behind the pistol grip. The operating mechanism is exactly the same as in the standard AK-47/AKM with the exception of a connecting rod between the trigger and sear. The selector switch/safety is quite different than the sheet metal lever found on the standard AK-47/AKM. The Type 86S selector/safety is thumb shaped and located on the right side of the receiver, directly above the pistol grip. The cocking handle is located under the carrying handle. A vertical, spring loaded, plastic folding fore grip is mounted on the front of the receiver. When not in use, it folds forward beneath the barrel. The magazine well is located to the rear of the pistol grip and will accept 10,20, and 30 round magazines as well as drum magazines. The rear sight is an aperture/peep sight mounted on a cam. Turning the adjustment knob sets the rear sight for 100, 200, or 300 meter ranges. Both the front and rear sight are mounted on the combination gas tube and hand guard which clamps tightly onto the receiver.

The flash hider is a rather strange looking device (sometimes called \"fish lips\"). The \"V\" cut into the right and left sides of the hider are designed as a wire cutter. Simply push the \"V\" of the hider over the wire and pull the trigger. The sling swivels are attached along the left side of the stamped receiver.