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Type Zhongzheng rifle/Type 24 rifle | |
| Type | Bolt actionrifle |
| Place of origin | Republic of China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1935–1980s |
| Used by | National Revolutionary Army,Chinese Red Army, various Chinese Warlords |
| Wars | Second Sino-Japanese War, |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1935[1] |
| Manufacturer | Kunghsien, Hanyang, Jinglin andCanton Arsenals |
| Produced | 1935–1950 |
| Number built | 500,000–600,000[1] |
| Variants | Chiang Kai-shek rifle Type 1, Chiang Kai-shek rifle Type 2 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 4.08 kg (9.0 lb) |
| Length | 1,110 mm (44 in) |
| Barrel length | 600 mm (24 in) |
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| Cartridge | 8×57mm IS |
| Action | Bolt action |
| Rate of fire | 15 rounds per minute |
| Muzzle velocity | 810 m/s (2,657 ft/s) |
| Effective range | 500 m (550 yd) |
| Feed system | 5-round stripper clip, internalmagazine |
The Type 24 Rifle , AKA the Zhongzheng Rifle or Chiang-Kai-shek Rifle, is a rifle seen in the World War 3 series as part of Jordan Portner's weapons stockpile. It is also seen used by the People's Republic of China's People's Liberation Army during Operation Scorched Earth, while Anarchists invade China.