Pakistan Ordinance Factory Makes Indigenous Sniper Rifle

[Saifullah Sani]

The country’s premier weapon factory has equipped the national armed forces with the first indigenous ‘Made in Pakistan’ sniper rifle, PakistanTribe proudly reported.

The Chairman of Pakistan Ordinance Factory (POF) Lieutenant General Mohamma Ahsan Mahmood proudly announced on Thursday that the manufacturing of country’s first sniper rifle was completed.

“We have manufactured the first sniper rifle at POF. Previously all sniper rifles used by security forces were imported from abroad. Now Alhamdulillah we can export Made in Pakistan sniper rifle to other countries,’ Ahsan told correspondent.

One of the technical staff at POF informed PakistanTribe‘s correspondent that this sniper rifle was a result of hi-tech capability of Ordinance Factory. “A powerful lens with night vision technology makes its use easier both in day and night times engagements. Now they can trace and target the hidden enemy with a weapon made in their own country,” he added.

POF Chairman also revealed that POF had manufactured many other latest weapons of small and large caliper. “We will exhibit all new weapons in coming Defence Exhibition.”

Not to forget that POF is run by the finest military and civilian technicians and managers. POF is currently considering to bridge the technological gap by replacing old plants and machines from export earning and commercial sales instead of seeking grants from Government of Pakistan.

The management has also prepared a three phased plan to change the working model of POF and make it self-sustainable in the next decade. Moreover, even at its current pace, 80 per cent of weaponry used by all security and paramilitary forces is prepared by POF.

Made in Pakistan: Pakistan Ordinance Factory Makes Indigenous Sniper Rifle - PAKISTAN

 

[Saifullah Sani]

 

[Zaalim]

Looks like a semi-auto so it's more of a marksmen rifle.

Any stats?

 

[Kompromat]

Looks like a semi-auto so it's more of a marksmen rifle.

Any stats?

This could be a new rifle, not the one shown above.

 

[SvenSvensonov]

Two questions. First, why the front grip - there's no need for one on a sniper rifle? And second, does anyone see a flash suppressor or screws/threads to mount one or a sound suppressor? I think I see a slight difference in the width of the barrel near the front, but I'm not sure.

Oh, and for those that are wondering, the second tube on top of the barrel is a "harmonic stabilizer" and not a gas chamber, though the gun is semi-auto.

Rifle Accuracy: Barrel Harmonics Effects on Rifle Accuracy Explained

On a different angle, I really like the "corner-shot" system behind the sniper rifle. They have limited battlefield use, but for police work they are a very nice system.

The sniper-rifle is a good first step and I expect that overtime the problems with shortcomings will be worked out... maker knows we didn't get it right the first time either. This sets the stage for a domestic manufacturing capability and lessening your reliance on foreign guns is never a bad thing.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the gun is a PSR 90, which is a version of the PSG 1, right? In this pic you can clearly see the mount for a flash/sound suppressor... does anyone see such a mount in the pic the OP provided?

Here's a view from the scope of a PSG1/PSR 90.

 

[Thorough Pro]

looks like based on a G3 platform with longer/heavier barel

 

[Kompromat]

Two questions. First, why the front grip - there's no need for one on a sniper rifle? And second, does anyone see a flash suppressor or screws/threads to mount one or a sound suppressor? I think I see a slight difference in the width of the barrel near the front, but I'm not sure.

Oh, and for those that are wondering, the second tube on top of the barrel is a "harmonic stabilizer" and not a gas chamber, though the gun is semi-auto.

Rifle Accuracy: Barrel Harmonics Effects on Rifle Accuracy Explained

On a different angle, I really like the "corner-shot" system behind the sniper rifle. They have limited battlefield use, but for police work they are a very nice system.

The sniper-rifle is a good first step and I expect that overtime the problems with shortcomings will be worked out... maker knows we didn't get it right the first time either. This sets the stage for a domestic manufacturing capability and lessening your reliance on foreign guns is never a bad thing.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the gun is a PSR 90, which is a version of the PSG 1, right? In this pic you can clearly see the mount for a flash/sound suppressor... does anyone see such a mount in the pic the OP provided?
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Here's a view from the scope of a PSG1/PSR 90.
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POF builds PSR-90 under license from HK.

 

[Sulman Badshah]

the shown above rifles are PSR 90 and DMR MK1 ... I think there is a new rifle will be announced

 

[Zarvan]

POF builds PSR-90 under license from HK.

So you are saying it could be completely new what about that Marksman rifle which you posted about with pictures few months back ?

 

[AZADPAKISTAN2009]

The weapons are good addition for Long range missions for shooters or people protecting lives by Stationing high on towers .....

Excellent news hopefully we see more improvements in the weapon

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Two questions. First, why the front grip - there's no need for one on a sniper rifle? And second, does anyone see a flash suppressor or screws/threads to mount one or a sound suppressor? I think I see a slight difference in the width of the barrel near the front, but I'm not sure.

Oh, and for those that are wondering, the second tube on top of the barrel is a "harmonic stabilizer" and not a gas chamber, though the gun is semi-auto.

Rifle Accuracy: Barrel Harmonics Effects on Rifle Accuracy Explained

On a different angle, I really like the "corner-shot" system behind the sniper rifle. They have limited battlefield use, but for police work they are a very nice system.

The sniper-rifle is a good first step and I expect that overtime the problems with shortcomings will be worked out... maker knows we didn't get it right the first time either. This sets the stage for a domestic manufacturing capability and lessening your reliance on foreign guns is never a bad thing.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but the gun is a PSR 90, which is a version of the PSG 1, right? In this pic you can clearly see the mount for a flash/sound suppressor... does anyone see such a mount in the pic the OP provided?

Here's a view from the scope of a PSG1/PSR 90.
View attachment 157952

We do produce PSR-90s... but i guess this is the DMR in question:

POF produced PSR90:

POF Eye (corner shot):

 

[tarrar]

Waiting for ORIGINAL pic of this new rifle called Zarab.

 

[DESERT FIGHTER]

Waiting for ORIGINAL pic of this new rifle called Zarab.

Azb.. not Zarab...

 

[Pakistani_Soldier_1]

Alhamdulilah.!!!
Very Good News.
May Allah gives prosper to Pakistan

 

[nomi007]

well done POF