PTR-91

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The PTR-91 is an American-made, semi-automatic battle rifle patterned after the German HK G3, known for its roller-delayed blowback system and robust construction.

All labels observed (5)

Label Occurrences
PTR-91 canonical 1
PTR-91 A3R 1
PTR-91 A3S 1

How this entity was disambiguated

Statements (47)

Predicate Object
instanceOf firearm
semi-automatic battle rifle
action roller-delayed blowback
basedOn Heckler & Koch G3
caliber .308 Winchester
cartridge 7.62×51mm NATO
chamberSupport designed for 7.62×51mm NATO pressure levels
countryOfOrigin United States
ejectionPattern strong side ejection with fluted brass
feedSystem 20-round detachable box magazine
fireMode semi-automatic
handguardOptions slim polymer handguard
wide handguard with heat shield
hasFeature diopter drum rear sight
fluted chamber
hooded front sight
paddle magazine release on some variants
roller-locked bolt head
hasSafety selector lever safety
hasVariant PTR-91 A3R
linked to: PTR-91

PTR-91 A3S
linked to: PTR-91

PTR-91 GI
linked to: PTR-91

PTR-91 K (carbine variant)
linked to: PTR-91
intendedRole battle rifle
intendedUse civilian sporting rifle
law enforcement rifle
legalClassificationUS semi-automatic rifle
magazineCompatibility HK G3 pattern magazines
manufacturer PTR Industries
marketedAs US-made G3-style rifle
notableCharacteristic distinctive recoil impulse
reliability in adverse conditions
robust construction
operatingPrinciple delayed blowback using rollers
primaryMaterial stamped steel receiver
railOptions models with claw-mount compatible receiver
models with welded optics rail
receiverType welded sheet metal receiver
sightRadius similar to HK G3
stockOptions collapsible stock
fixed stock
typicalBarrelLength 16 inches
18 inches
typicalTriggerSystem hammer-fired
typicalUseCase hunting
rifle competition
target shooting

How these facts were elicited

Referenced by (5)

Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.

PTR-91 hasVariant PTR-91 GI
linked to: PTR-91
PTR-91 hasVariant PTR-91 A3R
linked to: PTR-91
PTR-91 hasVariant PTR-91 A3S
linked to: PTR-91
PTR-91 hasVariant PTR-91 K (carbine variant)
linked to: PTR-91