It is clear that if you want to make a gun, you must have high-quality steel, and after the trial of He Zhengdao at any cost. In the past, most of the imported barrels can now be refined by Yulin Iron and Steel Plant, and the indicators are also not inferior to imported barrels.

It stands to reason that He Zhengdao can finalize the rifle in one step and directly produce a fully automatic rifle. But He Zhengdao knows very well that under the current circumstances, the production of fully automatic rifles does not meet the needs of the Eighth Route Army at all.

Not to mention that the automatic rifle is more expensive to build, and the bullet alone will drag down the finances of the Eighth Route Army, which is not rich. And in terms of the use of automatic rifles, He Zhengdao believes that some requirements are too high for ordinary soldiers.

He Zhengdao, who had led recruits in his previous life, knew very well that for some recruits, automatic rifles would not be adjusted to single-shot mode. Otherwise, it will be difficult for them to master the art of point shooting, especially in the highly tense situation of the battlefield.

Even if He Zhengdao will let the arsenal develop some automatic rifles in the later stage, these guns are limited to the saber and the reconnaissance guard units of the whole army. As for the grassroots troops, He Zhengdao felt that there were submachine guns, which were actually almost enough.

It was precisely because of this consideration that He Zhengdao vetoed the Arsenal's original proposal to copy Mo Xing Nagant, and directly put on the five or six semi-automatic rifles that would later be used as courtesy guns. Ten rounds of ammunition are very suitable for use by grassroots troops.

The most important thing is that this rifle needs to be deducted every time it is shot, not like an automatic rifle, if the trigger is not released, thirty rounds of ammunition in a magazine may be poured out in one go.

In the context of advocating 'guerrilla warfare', special emphasis is placed on the role of riflemen and militias, who generally use long-range sniping, ambush and harassment as their main mode of operation, and at the same time carry limited ammunition, under this premise, the Type 56 semi-automatic rifle is the most suitable choice.

Even He Zhengdao knew that in later generations, on the basis of the Type 56, Huaxia also developed the Type 63 automatic rifle to equip the troops. But in the end, because of the problem of exposure, the 63 style was quickly eliminated, and the production of the 56 style was increased again.

Until the self-defense counterattack war against Vietnam, the Type 56 was somewhat lacking in firepower when confronting the AK47 of the Soviet Union. In the end, the Type 81 automatic rifle was produced, which became a semi-automatic rifle to replace the Type 56.

At present, after three months of tackling key problems and countless experiments, the arsenal finally produced this semi-automatic rifle that has not yet been named according to He Zhengdao's design drawings, and all indicators also meet He Zhengdao's requirements.

The arsenal, which is already able to produce 7.62mm bullets, is also full of expectations for this standard rifle that can be used with submachine guns. If this rifle can be finalized, then this rifle will be the standard rifle of the Eighth Route Army in the future.

For the Eighth Route Army, which also needs to standardize the logistical management of weapons, it will effectively enhance the combat effectiveness of the troops. Most importantly, with the expansion of the production scale of steel mills and arsenals, the Eighth Route Army will not be limited by the shortage of weapons in the future.

After all, the seized weapons are very miscellaneous, and the latter is undoubtedly more popular with the military than the weapons that are produced and installed in the final form themselves. It's just that the indicators of the rifle do not meet He Zhengdao's requirements, and He Zhengdao will not easily telegraph to the Central Committee and the headquarters.

Coming to the field shooting range of the arsenal, He Zhengdao took a gun from Zhu Fei and said: "This is the first standard rifle that our army may be equipped with in the future, although it has not yet been named, but its performance and ammunition capacity are stronger than the Japanese army and the Central Army."

Compared with most rifles at present, there is still a situation of hitting and pulling, but this rifle has the function of automatic ammunition supply. Although it is not possible to fire continuously, there is no need for an additional procedure of pulling the bolt to feed the ammunition. So, this gun is a semi-automatic rifle! ”

As he spoke, He Zhengdao loaded a row of ten rounds of bullets into the magazine, and the rest of the special combat team also listened carefully to He Zhengdao's talk about the performance of this rifle. As special operators, they are well aware of the importance of gun performance.

If they can use this rifle to fight the Japanese on the battlefield, they can completely suppress the firepower of the little devils with the rifle. Even when the imps change ammunition, they can continue to attack.

The action of shooting is reduced, and their advantage over the enemy on the battlefield can be established. As the designer of this rifle, He Zhengdao undoubtedly knows better about the combat performance of this rifle than the experts who developed it.

Looking at the standing target, He Zhengdao said directly: "From one to four hundred meters, each has a chest target." I'm going to test how accurate this rifle is at a distance of 400 meters! ”

'Yes! ’

The gun inspector who was in charge of cooperating with the arsenal in conducting rifle experiments set up four chest targets at the shooting range. Holding this rifle that was not equipped with a bayonet for the time being, He Zhengdao was also very skillful in pulling the bolt and began to aim.

'Smack! ’

After the first bullet was fired at the 100-meter chest target, the special combat team members standing next to him saw He Zhengdao continuing to hold the gun and shoot at the target farther away. Except for the first pull, all other bullets only need to pull the trigger.

Reducing the action of pulling the bolt, all the special combat members knew that it was undoubtedly too important for them to fight behind enemy lines. After firing ten bullets, He Zhengdao felt that the recoil of this gun was not bad.

After the ten rounds of ammunition were fired, He Zhengdao touched the barrel, and the barrel was not as hot as he imagined, which showed that the quality of the barrel was still passable. If it is too hot, it undoubtedly means that the barrel needs to be improved.

With the personnel reporting the target, the number of rings of the tenth ring and the ninth ring was reported one after another, and the two nine rings were played at a distance of 400 meters. This kind of 400-meter fixed target hits nine rings, which is still very good in the absence of a scope.

After trying ten rounds of ammunition, He Zhengdao handed the rifle in his hand to Zhu Fei and said, "Each of you has thirty rounds of ammunition, familiarize yourself with this rifle and find out how it feels." If this gun is finalized, you should be the first troops to use this rifle! ”

'Yes, Captain! ’

The special combat team members who watched He Zhengdao shoot and came with him as guards were undoubtedly a little hot-eyed. As special operators, they wish they had a good gun. This will also increase their chances of survival in the mission!

Watching the special combat team members start to test the gun, He Zhengdao said to Qin Tai: "Director Qin, regarding this rifle, use the existing conditions to produce more." This rifle, I plan to first install the saber special combat team for actual combat testing.

In addition, about the production process of rifles, the scientific research team also thinks about it. Once the steel plant is formed, this rifle will be installed in advance as the main force of our Eighth Route Army. When the time comes, I am afraid that the demand will be very large. ”

Listening to He Zhengdao's words, Qin Tai also said seriously: "Please rest assured, commander, as long as the output of steel can be increased, our arsenal will definitely do its best to produce this rifle." In addition, the sniper rifle mentioned by the commander, we are also tackling the problem. ”

'Good! During this time, it has been hard for everyone. I believe everyone knows the importance of guns for warriors. Although we have limited conditions at present, I believe that if we work hard, we will be able to produce high-performance weapons.

Your firearms research team also needs to communicate more with the ammunition research group. For sniper rifles, you also need to cooperate with the light industry research group. The barrel and technology of producing sniper rifles are no longer a problem, but the optical scope is a problem that needs to be solved urgently.

Under the existing circumstances, we can only start with imitation and develop weapons that are truly more advanced than others. As long as we work hard, I believe that the day is not far off to catch up with other countries.

Our foundation is poor, but seeing that everyone is so conscientious, I believe that in the future, our development in the military industry will definitely surpass other countries. If there are any good things, I will give priority to your research team in the future. ’

He Zhengdao, who has experience in later generations, knows very well that under the circumstances of those years, China's military industry finally developed the atomic bomb through self-exploration and hard work. This kind of learning and research ability is no worse than that of other countries.

Now that he has come to this time, He Zhengdao hopes to improve China's military scientific research strength as soon as possible. With strong military industrial strength, the Eighth Route Army will be able to suppress the little devils who look down on China in terms of weapons in the future.

Starting with a simple rifle, He Zhengdao believes that as long as the technology accumulates to a certain extent, perhaps heavy weapons such as aircraft and tanks will soon be born here. At that time, it will be time for a full-scale counteroffensive.

When He Zhengdao and the scientific research group were discussing the development of firearms. Zhu Fei and the special combat team members began to carry out tactical drills with these new rifles. From the beginning of the rusty, to the later gradually fell in love with this rifle.

When a box of bullets was opened, everyone said with some excitement: "Captain, when will this gun be able to equip our special combat team?" This gun, whether it is accurate, range, or even ammunition supply, is far superior to the little devil's 38 style! ”

That's nature! Don't worry, I have already told Director Qin that at present, the arsenal will produce three to five hundred rifles first. After the Spring Festival, you will take this rifle and go to the little devils to practice. At that time, there should be new weapons coming out.

Overall, the pistols and sniper rifles you use at the moment are not very suitable for special operations teams. Therefore, pistols are also being designed and produced as well as sniper rifles. Once there is a breakthrough, it will equip you in advance to test the actual battle. ’

Hearing this, the special combat personnel undoubtedly looked forward to seeing the advent of weapons that truly belonged to them. But for He Zhengdao, he also hopes that there will be a breakthrough in these light weapons.

At least from the current point of view, the arsenal is still going well in terms of weapons research and development. As long as the large steel mills are successfully formed, perhaps even mortars and mountain artillery can be slowly produced in the arsenal.

If the troops of the Eighth Route Army can be equipped with a mountain artillery battalion for each division, I believe that in the confrontation with the Japanese army, the Eighth Route Army will not only be beaten. What's more, He Zhengdao has also prepared a lot of small but fine killer weapons!

It's just that everything has to be done step by step, and if you put too many things on at once, you will waste the only resources you have. Step by step, it is also a rule that military scientific research needs to follow! (To be continued.) )