701 rifle

The 701 rifle was a prototype assault rifle intended to rival the Type 63 [assault rifle|Type 63] in the 66-136 programme.

Deisgn

The 701 rifle uses an unusual cartridge short-recoil operation in conjunction with an annular chamber groove to seal the chamber. When firing, the cartridge sets back a short distance of 1.1-1.5mm to a stop and the bolt carrier continues to recoil due to inertia, unlocking the rotating bolt.