The Type 77 is a 7.62x17mm Type 64 caliber semi-automatic pistol that serves as a primary sidearm for Chinese military and police forces. It was designed by the Jinan Military Region Arsenal 316 between 1976 and 1981 and manufactured by the China North Industries Corporation, Norinco, starting in 1981. It weighs 500 grams, measures 148 millimeters long with an 86.5 millimeter barrel, uses a gas-delayed blowback, striker-fired single-action mechanism, and holds a 7-round box magazine, with a muzzle velocity of 318 meters per second and fixed sights calibrated for 50 meters. It features a distinctive trigger guard cocking system derived from early 20th century German designs, allowing single-handed operation. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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service = 1981-present
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cartridge = Type 77: 7.62×17mm Type 64; Type 77B: 9×19mm Parabellum
Operated By: People's Liberation Army, Wikipedia article text
The Type 77 () is a 7.62×17 mm Type 64 caliber semi-automatic pistol in service with all branches of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of the People's Republic of China, People's Armed Police and various Chinese police forces.
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WikidataWikidata Q7860785 (P729 service entry): 1965Quote, Wikidata Q7860785 (P729 service entry): 1965
Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 1965.
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