Description:
Design work on the new rifle officially began in 1984 at the government-owned Osrodek Badawczo-Rozwojowy (OBR) in the city of Radom at the request of the Polish Ministry of Defense (the OBR institute had already been studying a possible 5.45 mm weapon platform since late 1980). In 1985 the weapon’s parameters were confirmed and factory tests were conducted by the end of that year. In 1986 a batch of prototypes was presented for evaluation and qualification testing. The early prototype, designated initially as the wz. 1981, was modeled on the Soviet 5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle and emphasized a high degree of parts commonality with the AKM rifle.[1] As the weapon was intended to be able to launch rifle grenades, a newly designed, multi-functional muzzle device and a sturdier folding shoulder stock were used (the wire stock is a copy of the butt used on the East German 7.62 mm MPi-KMS-72 rifle). Additionally, the wz. 81 was equipped with a mechanically-limited burst fire mode, which was borrowed from the 7.62 mm AKMS wz. 1980 prototype, developed in the late 1970s by OBR in Radom.[1] By the end of 1987, the rifle was extensively overhauled and improved (among the changes made, a series of components were introduced that were meant to be interchangeable with the AK-74, including the bolt carrier, bolt and magazines and the burst fire mode was further improved). In January 1988 these product improved prototypes were again evaluated, and in 1989 the rifle was declared to have met its requirements, followed by an order for a pre-production batch, which was manufactured that same year. In 1990 the rifles were successfully evaluated and then transferred for final operational testing. In 1991 the rifle was introduced into service with the Polish Army as the 5,56 mm karabinek wz. 1988 (kbk wz. 88).[1] The weapon’s design was authored by the team of engineers at OBR in Radom, under the guidance of B. Szpaderski. The rifle was produced exclusively with a folding wire stock by the "Lucznik" Arms Factory in Radom.[1] This is a metal wire side folder with brown synthetic furniture set that has a wood look.Comes with spare 30 rd. magazine and bipod. Presidential Arms, Inc. is a Class III Federal Firearms Dealer / Importer specializing in the latest cutting edge technology of all tactical weaponry, ordinance, optics, and all related gear, for Law Enforcement at all levels... Fed, State, County, and local. We also cater to hunters, and enthusiasts alike... With a special focus on personal, and home defense! We cover all your shooting needs, with killer pricing... Guaranteed!
Condition:
New In Box
Caliber:
5.45 mm (all)
Location:
FL
Trades Accepted: No
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Presidential Arms, Inc. is a Class III Federal Firearms Dealer / Importer specializing in the latest cutting edge technology of all tactical weaponry, ordinance, optics, and all related gear, for Law Enforcement at all levels... Fed, State, County, and local. We also cater to hunters, and enthusiasts alike... With a special focus on personal, and home defense! We cover all your shooting needs, with killer pricing... Guaranteed!
