CS/LR19
| Industry | Firearms manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Shandong , China |
| Products | Firearms, including the CS/LR19 sniper rifle |
The CS/LR19 Sniper Rifle (), alternatively referred to as the NSG-85, is a semi-automatic precision rifle developed by Norinco and manufactured by Shandong Zhongdun Police-Used Equipment Co., Ltd. in China. It was initially unveiled at the 7th China International Police Equipment Expo held in Beijing and subsequently presented on the global stage during the 2014 Eurosatory event in France.
Derived from the Chinese Type 85 rifle—which itself is a licensed variant of the Dragunov SVD—the CS/LR19 is chambered for the 7.62x54R cartridge and incorporates contemporary improvements designed to meet the demands of law enforcement and paramilitary forces, serving both domestic and worldwide clients.
Design
The CS/LR19 operates as a semi-automatic, gas-driven sniper rifle equipped with a manual gas regulator that allows for fine-tuning of the action. Its stock, reengineered from the Dragunov SVD, is constructed from polymer materials featuring a thumb-hole configuration, a rubberized butt pad, an adjustable cheek rest, and a retractable monopod for enhanced stability.
Building upon the Dragunov SVD and Type 85 frameworks, this model introduces a bipod, eliminates traditional iron sights and bayonet fittings, and employs a free-floating barrel design. The rifle replaces all wooden parts—including the stock and handguard—with durable polymer components. A Picatinny rail runs along the top of the upper receiver as well as along the sides of the handguard, facilitating the attachment of various optics such as telescopic sights, thermal sights, night-vision sights, red dot sights, or holographic sights.
Feeding the weapon is a detachable double-stack box magazine with a capacity of 10 rounds, while its locking mechanism consists of a rotary bolt featuring three radial locking lugs.