It is clear that if you want to build a gun, you must have high-quality steel. He Zhengdao spared no expense to try. In the past, most imported gun barrels can be refined, and all indicators are not inferior to imported gun barrels.

Logically speaking, He Zhengdao could have set the rifle in one step and directly produced a fully automatic rifle. But He Zhengdao was very clear that under the current circumstances, the production of a fully automatic rifle did not meet the needs of the Eighth Route Army at all.

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

He Zhengdao, who led new recruits in his previous life, knew very well that for some new recruits, the automatic rifle was adjusted to a single shot mode. Otherwise, it would be difficult for them to master the point shooting skills, especially in highly tense situations like the battlefield.

Even if He Zhengdao later asked the arsenal to develop some automatic rifles, these guns were limited to sabers and the entire army's reconnaissance and guard forces. For grassroots troops, He Zhengdao felt that it was almost the same with submachine guns.

It was precisely for this reason that He Zhengdao rejected the Arsenal's suggestion that he originally wanted to imitate Mo Xingnagan and directly launched the five-six semi-automatic rifle used as a concierge in later generations. The ten rounds of ammunition are very suitable for use by grassroots troops.

The most important thing is that every time this kind of rifle is fired, it is not like an automatic rifle. If the trigger is not released, thirty bullets of a magazine may be poured out in one breath.

In the context of advocating 'guerrilla warfare', the role of rifles and militias is particularly emphasized. They generally use long-distance sniping, ambushing and harassment as the main combat modes, and the ammunition carrying capacity is limited. Under this premise, the Type 56 semi-automatic rifle is the most suitable choice.

Even He Zhengdao knew that in later generations, Huaxia also developed the Sixth Three automatic rifle equipment troops based on the Five-Six Types. However, due to the exposed problems, the Sixth Three was quickly eliminated and the production of the Five-Six Types was reinvigorated.

It was not until the self-defense counterattack against Vietnam that when the Type 56 confronted the Soviet AK47, it seemed that it was somewhat insufficient in firepower. It was finally produced the Type 81 automatic rifle, which became a replacement for Type 56 semi-automatic rifle.

Now, after three months of research and countless experiments, the arsenal has finally produced this semi-automatic rifle that has not been named yet based on He Zhengdao's design drawings. All indicators also meet He Zhengdao's requirements.

The arsenal that can produce 7.62mm bullets is still full of expectations for this standard rifle that can be used as a submachine gun. If this rifle can be finalized, then this rifle will be the standard rifle of the Eighth Route Army in the future.

This will effectively improve the combat effectiveness of the troops for the Eighth Route Army, which also needs to regulate weapon logistics management. Most importantly, as the production scale of steel plants and arsenals expands, the Eighth Route Army will not be limited to the suffering of weapons shortage in the future.

After all, the seized weapons are very complicated. Compared with the weapons produced by themselves, the latter is undoubtedly more popular among the military. However, the various indicators of the rifle did not meet He Zhengdao's requirements, and He Zhengdao would not easily call the central government and headquarters.

When he arrived at 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 in the future. Although it has not yet been named, its performance and ammunition capacity are stronger than that of the Japanese and Central Army.

Compared with most rifles at present, there is still a situation where they can be pulled and pulled. This rifle has the function of automatic ammunition supply. Although it cannot be continuously fired, there is no need to use the procedure of pulling the bolt to supply the ammunition. Therefore, this gun is considered a semi-automatic rifle!"

While talking, He Zhengdao put a row of ten rounds of bullets into the magazines, and the other special forces also listened carefully to He Zhengdao's discussion on the performance of this rifle. As special forces members, they knew very well the importance of gun performance.

If they could use this rifle to fight against the Japanese army on the battlefield, they could completely use the rifle to suppress the Japanese firepower. Even when the Japanese changed bullets, they could continue to attack.

The shooting movements are reduced, and their advantage of taking the enemy one step ahead on the battlefield can be established. As the designer of this rifle, He Zhengdao undoubtedly knows the combat performance of this rifle more clearly than the experts in the development.

Looking at the standing target, He Zhengdao said directly: "One to four hundred meters, each with a chest target. I want to test how accurate this rifle is from four hundred meters away!"

'yes!'

The gun tester responsible for cooperating with the arsenal to conduct rifle experiments quickly set up four chest targets at the shooting range. Holding this rifle that was not equipped with a bayonet, He Zhengdao was also very skillful in pulling the bolt and began to aim.

‘Bang!’

After the first bullet was shot at the 100-meter chest target, the special forces team standing next to him saw He Zhengdao continue to hold up his gun and shoot at the target farther away. Except for the first time after pulling the bolt, the rest of the bullets only need to pull the trigger.

After reducing the action of pulling the bolt, the special forces team members knew that this was undoubtedly too important for them to fight behind enemy lines. After firing ten bullets, He Zhengdao felt that the recoil of the gun was pretty good.

When the ten bullets were shot, He Zhengdao touched the barrel, and the barrel was not as hot as he thought. This shows that the quality of the barrel is still up to standard. If it is too hot, it undoubtedly means that the barrel needs to be improved.

As the target responders reported the number of rings of ten and nine rings, the two nine rings were shot at a distance of 400 meters. This kind of fixed target for 400 meters was still very good without a scope.

After trying ten bullets, He Zhengdao handed the rifle in his hand to Zhu Fei and said, "Each of you has thirty bullets, be familiar with this kind of rifle and find the feeling. If this gun is finalized, you should be the first troops to use this rifle!"

‘Yes, captain!’

The special forces members who watched He Zhengdao shoot and act as a guard to accompany him were undoubtedly a little jealous. As special forces members, they really hoped to have a good gun. This would also improve their chances of survival in the mission!

Seeing the special forces members starting to test the gun, He Zhengdao said to Qin Tai: "Director Qin, regarding this rifle, you can produce more with the existing conditions. I plan to first assemble the Sabre Special Forces for actual combat inspection.

In addition, the production process of rifles is also about the scientific research team. Once the steel plant is formed, this rifle will be equipped in advance with the main force of our Eighth Route Army. At that time, I am afraid that the demand will be very high."

Listening to He Zhengdao's words, Qin Tai also said seriously: "Commander, please rest assured that as long as the steel output can be improved, our arsenal will do its best to produce this rifle. In addition, we are also working on the sniper rifle mentioned by the commander."

‘Okay! Thank you for your hard work during this period. I believe everyone knows the importance of guns to soldiers. Although our current conditions are limited, as long as we work hard, I believe that we can still produce high-performance weapons.

Your gun research team also needs to communicate more with the ammunition research team. For sniper rifles, you also need to cooperate with the light industry research team. The barrel and technology of producing sniper rifles are no longer a problem, and optical scopes are the urgent problems.

In the current situation, we can only start with imitation and develop, understand other people's technology thoroughly, and then develop weapons that are truly more advanced than others. As long as we work hard, I believe that the day to catch up with other countries is not far away.

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

He Zhengdao, who had experience in later generations, knew very well that under such circumstances, China's military industry, through self-exploration and hard work, was eventually developed by atomic bombs. This learning and research ability is not worse than that of other countries.

Now that we have come to this moment, He Zhengdao hopes to improve China's military scientific research strength as soon as possible. With strong military strength, the Eighth Route Army can suppress the Japanese devils who look down on China in terms of weapons.

Starting from a simple rifle, He Zhengdao believed that as long as the technology accumulates to a certain level, heavy weapons such as aircraft and tanks may be born here soon. By then, it will be the time for a full-scale counterattack.

While He Zhengdao and the scientific research team were discussing the development of guns, Zhu Fei and the special forces team members started tactical exercises with these new rifles. From the beginning of being unfamiliar, to the later period, they gradually fell in love with this rifle.

When a box of bullets was opened, everyone said excitedly: "Captain, when will this gun be equipped with our special forces? This gun is far superior to the Japanese Style 38 in terms of accuracy, range, and even the amount of bullet supply!"

'That's natural! Don't worry, I have told Director Qin that the arsenal will produce three or five hundred rifles first. After the Spring Festival, you will take this rifle and go to the Japanese to practice. By then, new weapons should come out.

Overall, the pistols you currently use and sniper rifles are actually not suitable for special forces. Therefore, pistols and sniper rifles are also in design and production. Once there is a breakthrough, you will be equipped with actual combat inspection in advance.’

The special forces members who heard this undoubtedly hoped to see that the weapons that truly belong to them were released. But for He Zhengdao, he also hoped that the arsenal could make a breakthrough in these light weapons.

At least from the moment, the arsenal is still going smoothly in weapon research and development. As long as a large steel plant is successfully established, even mortars and mountain cannons can be produced slowly.

If each division can be equipped with a mountain artillery battalion for the Eighth Route Army, 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 prepared many small and exquisite killer weapons!
Chapter completed!