Kbk wz. 1996 Mini-Beryl
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| Kbk wz. 1996 Mini-Beryl | |
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| Type | Carbine |
| Place of origin |  Poland |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1997-present |
| Used by | Poland |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1995-1996 |
| Manufacturer | Łucznik Arms Factory |
| Produced | 1997-present |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 3.18 kg (7.01 lb) |
| Length | 730 mm (28.7 in) stock extended / 525 mm (20.7 in) stock folded |
| Barrel length | 235 mm (9.3 in) |
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| Caliber | 5.56x45mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 700 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 770 m/s (2,526 ft/s) |
| Effective range | 100 to 1,000m sight adjustments |
| Feed system | 20 or 30-round box magazine |
| Sights | Rear: sliding tangent and front sight post with tritium insert, 225 mm sight radius |
The karabinek wz. 1996 Mini-Beryl is a Polish 5.56 mm compact assault rifle (carbine) derived from kbs wz. 1996 Beryl rifle. It was developed in parallel with the wz. 1996 Beryl by the "Łucznik" Arms Factory in Radom and introduced into service with the Polish Armed Forces in 1997 as the 5,56 mm karabinek krotki wz. 1996 ("short carbine model 1996").
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[edit] Design details
The Mini-Beryl’s design is based on the wz. 1989 Onyks carbine and the wz. 1996 Beryl rifle, and the principle components that were modified include: the barrel, barrel trunnion, upper and lower handguards, muzzle device and a new short magazine. The weapon’s system of operation, locking mechanism and ammunition are identical to those of the wz. 1996 Beryl rifle.
The 235 mm barrel has 6 right-hand grooves at a twist rate of 228 mm. The barrel’s profile is nearly identical to the barrel of the wz. 89 Onyks carbine, it is however slightly longer to accommodate the modified gas block.
The muzzle device, externally similar to the muzzle attachment of the wz. 89 Onyks in appearance, has deeper seated threading used to screw it in to the gas block (therefore it has a lower volume decompression compartment). The muzzle device has two symmetrical ports at the muzzle end of the device placed at 90° of each other.
The short magazine developed for the Mini-Beryl is shorter compared to the standard magazine and it has a smaller capacity (20 rounds).
The base of the rear sight, unlike the Onyks, has on its top surface, cut-outs running alongside it used to mount optical sights.
The weapon’s gas block is longer than that of the Onyks and it features threading that’s used to secure the muzzle device in place.
The plastic handguards were developed specifically for the carbine.
The carbine’s bolt carrier and piston rod, gas cylinder, upper handguard and sighting system are identical to those used on the wz. 1989 Onyks, simultaneously the receiver housing, dust cover trigger group and high capacity magazine are the same as on the wz. 1996 Beryl.
Standard equipment supplied with carbine includes: three spare magazines (including one 20-round short magazine), four 15-round stripper clips, a stripper clip magazine guide, maintenance kit, cleaning rod (carried in the accessory pouch), sling, magazine and accessory pouch and oil bottle. The carbine can also be fitted with a rail for mounting optical sights (like those used with the Beryl) and a blank firing attachment.
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[edit] References
- Wozniak, Ryszard (2002). "p. 114–115", Encyklopedia najnowszej broni palnej – tom 3 M-P. Warsaw, Poland: Bellona. ISBN 83-11-09311-3.
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