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Norinco has 13 firearms in our database spanning other weapons, rifles, sniper & precision rifles, handguns, shotguns. Production data spans 1956 – 2000.
The QLZ-87 is a Chinese 35x32mm automatic grenade launcher developed by Norinco for the People's Liberation Army. It operates on a gas-operated, direct impingement system and can be fired from a bipod or tripod mount, offering a lightweight alternative to heavier Western automatic grenade launchers at just 12 kg. The weapon fires from a 6- or 15-round drum magazine and achieves a cyclic rate of approximately 480 rounds per minute. Its unique 35mm caliber was developed independently by China rather than adopting the NATO 40mm or Russian 30mm standards, giving the PLA a proprietary ammunition ecosystem.
The QBG-9 is a Chinese 40mm under-barrel grenade launcher designed for use with the QBZ-95 and QBZ-03 bullpup rifles. It is the standard grenade launcher for the People's Liberation Army's bullpup rifle system. The QBG-9 uses a breech-loading design with a side-swing barrel for rapid loading.
The QJZ-89 is a Chinese 12.7x108mm heavy machine gun designed for lightweight portable infantry use. It uses a unique short recoil action combined with a gas assist system to reduce overall weight. At approximately 26.5 kilograms with tripod, it is one of the lightest heavy machine guns ever produced. The weapon was developed to improve the mobility of Chinese infantry units.
The Type 69 RPG is a Chinese man-portable, shoulder-fired anti-tank rocket launcher. It was developed by Norinco as an improved copy of the Soviet RPG-7 and entered service in the 1970s. The Type 69 features a reusable launch tube with a pistol grip and a trigger mechanism. It can fire a variety of 85mm rockets, including high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT), high-explosive fragmentation, and tandem-charge warheads. The launcher is fitted with a simple optical sight and can be used with an infrared night sight. The Type 69 RPG has been widely exported and used in many conflicts around the world. It is known for its simplicity, low cost, and effectiveness against armored vehicles.
The W85 is a Chinese 12.7x108mm heavy machine gun developed from the Soviet DShK and NSV designs. It features a lighter construction than its predecessors and can be mounted on both ground tripods and vehicle pintle mounts. The weapon is used by the People's Liberation Army as a battalion-level support weapon.
A Chinese 12.7x108mm heavy machine gun known for being one of the lightest in its class at just 26.5 kilograms including tripod.
The QBZ-95 is the standard-issue bullpup rifle of the Chinese military, using China's proprietary 5.8mm cartridge.
A Chinese-produced variant of the AK-47 and AKM rifles, widely exported and used in many conflicts.
The Norinco Type 97 is a Chinese bullpup assault rifle chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO, designed for export. It is the export variant of the QBZ-95, with modifications for NATO-standard ammunition and STANAG compatibility.
The Norinco Type 86S is a bullpup adaptation of the AK-47 action, manufactured by Norinco of China. Provides a full-length barrel in a compact package. Exported to the US in limited numbers during the 1980s-90s.
The AMR-2 is a bolt-action anti-materiel rifle developed and manufactured by China's Norinco corporation. Chambered for the 12.7x108mm cartridge, the standard heavy machine gun round of Russian and Chinese forces, it provides infantry units with a lightweight and portable means of engaging material targets such as light vehicles, communications equipment, and unexploded ordnance. The rifle features a bullpup layout to reduce overall length, a free-floated heavy barrel for accuracy, and an effective muzzle brake to control the recoil of the large cartridge. The AMR-2 has been exported to several nations and serves alongside the semi-automatic QBU-10 in Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) units.
The Norinco Type 77 is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Norinco in China. It is chambered in .32 ACP and features a unique one-hand cocking mechanism. The front of the trigger guard can be squeezed to retract the slide, allowing the pistol to be cocked and loaded with a single hand. The Type 77 uses a simple blowback action with a fixed barrel and a steel frame. It was designed for military officers and plainclothes security personnel who needed a compact, concealable sidearm. The pistol is slim, lightweight, and easy to conceal.
A Chinese-manufactured replica of the classic Winchester Model 1887 lever-action shotgun. It is chambered in 12-gauge with a 4-round tubular magazine.