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We were given the chance to take some detailed pics of the new Polish Mini-Beryl. This is a 'state of the art' AK47 version that shoots the 5.56x45 (.223 NATO round. It has many improvements over other AK47s versions made in past years. It's full auto not an SBR

Polish Mini Beryl

We had the chance to photograph and shoot a full auto dealer sample Polish Mini Beryl. Here they are

	Both sides of the Polish Mini Beryl in 5.56x45 (.223) with very rare 20 round magazine
	Another look at the mag and the underside of the receiver / handguards
	Closer look of the same view as above
	a shot of the left side of the receiver
	A closer shot of the left side of the receiver Note the sight rail, selector lever and 'third pin'
	The scope mount on the Beryl line attach in the small groves up front and lock on the post in the rear You can see the grooves that the scope rail attaches to up front under the attached rail (where the rear sight block would be on an AK47)
	The rear post that the scope rail locks onto This shot also shows the locking receiver cover catch on the recoil spring (pin shows) this pic is in the down position (unlocked)
	The sing loop, Scope rail post and folding stock mount The silver part on the left side of the receiver is the button to fold the stock
	The folding stock locking mechanism
	Another view of the extended stock
	Right side of extended stock
	Left side of extended stock
	A view of the bolt which is highly modified compared to a typical AK47
	A look down into the receiver at the complicated trigger / selector assembly
	taken down for cleaning in the field with Polish bayonet
	Closer look at the top cover, bolt carrier and recoil spring Note the sight rail is attached to the 'rear sight block', not the receiver cover
	Looking down the barrel of the Beryl
	The muzzle break unique to the Mini Beryl
	The muzzle break and gas block / front sight post
	Another shot of the gas block / front sight post and handguard The metal pin in the handguard is for disassembly
	The gas block, handguards, scope rail and right front of the receiver
	a look down at the sight rail from behind
	A close up of the rear sight
	Another shot of the handguards and front end parts
	Safety off The selector is ont he left side of the receiver
	Safety on
	The bayonet that would be issued with the full size Polish Beryl (not the Mini Beryl)
	Polish AKMS bayonet in un issued quality
	Polish AKMS from the other side
	bayonet hanger from the rear
	1995 markings on the strap / frog

Mini - Beryl information
(from the official website)

BERYL COMMANDO MOD 96
 (KBK)Cal 5.56x45. 
Automatic rifle. Shortbarrel weapon for compact use.
Extremely reliable design
capable of operating in virtually any environment.
Compatible with .223 cal. (SS109) ammunition.
Single fire mode, 3-shot bursts, or a continuous fire.

Beryl was designed when the Polish military requested a new rifle compatible with NATO calibers. The new weapons are called "kbs wz. 96 Beryl" and "kbk wz. 96 Mini-Beryl". They started to enter service in 1997.

The Beryl line is a modification of the Tantal/Onyks rifles. The biggest change is the new detachable optics mount on top of the receiver cover. Curiously, the kbk wz. 96 Mini-Beryl has still retained its original mounting rail integrated with its rear sights. Both rifles have new folding stocks that look stronger than the ones used on Tantal/Onyks. The longer version has got a new gray, plastic foregrip with integrated mount for the wz. 74 grenade launcher. The cleaning-rod, characteristic for the Kalashnikov family, is no longer carried on the weapon. The barrel itself has been lengthened but with the muzzle device shortened the overall length is roughly the same as Tantal's. Both weapons are able to fire newly developed rifle grenades which are fired with standard live round (The grenade is equipped with a bullet trap). Protective goggles are recommended when firing grenades from the Mini-Beryl due to the amount of unburned gasses leaving the short barrel.

MINI-BERYL MOD. 96
AUTOMATIC CARBINE
cal. 5.56 x 45 mm

The 5.56 mm MINI-BERYL Mod. 96 automatic carbine is intended for infantry, paratroops and other kinds of armed forces, including special ones. It is reliable weapon, accurate, durable and resistant to unfavourable environmental conditions.Thanks to its small size, the MINI-BERYL can be carried easily and is specially useful when is a need to fight indoors. The carbine has three fire modes: single shot, three-round burst, and fully automatic. It is adapted for launching rifle grenades using standard live ammunition that enables fighting lightly armoured vehicles at ranges up to 150 m. The butt-stock of the carbine is of the side-folding type with a rubber butt plate, the sights are U-notch type. The twist of rifling enables good shoting results both with SS109 and M193 type ammunition. It is also possible to fit with rail according to MIL-STD 1913 (PICATTINY) for assembling optical appliances such as: sight telescope, noctovisor. Sights units (noctovisor + holograph) can be assembled.

TECHNICAL DATA:

Cartridge : 5.56 x 45 mm SS109 or M193
Muzzle velocity Vo:
SS109 - 770 m/s, M193 - 775 m/s
Muzzle energy Eo:
SS109 - 1189 J, M193 - 1065 J
Mode of fire:
single shot, three-round burst, fully automatic
Rate of fire: 700 rds/min
Effective range: 400 m
Sight settings: 100, 200, 400 m
Magazine capacity: 20 and 30 rounds
Principle of operation: tapping gas off barrel
Rifling: 6 grooves
Twist of rifling: 1/9 228 mm

Dimensions:

Length of carbine with butt extended:
730 mm 28.75"
Length of carbine with butt folded:
525 mm 20.66"
Barrel length: 235 mm 9.25
Sight radius: 225 mm 8.86"

Weights:

Carbine without magazine: 3000 g 6.61 lbs
20-round magazine empty: 160 g
30-round magazine empty: 185 g
20-round magazine loaded: 406 g
30-round magazine loaded: 554 g

Standard equipment:

20-round magazine
three 30-round magazines
four 15-round cartridge clips to load magazines
cartridge clip cap
cleaning rod
cleaning kit, oiler
sling
pouch for magazines.

Optional equipment:

Blank firing attachment
Luminescent sights
Optical sight bed

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one of the most important gem minerals. Emerald is the green variety and Aquamarine is the blue variety of beryl

Lucznik factory in Radom

State Armory in Radom employs 6,000 workers and produces the Kalashnikov assault rifle

- Lucznik factory

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"number 11 mark"

When independence has recovered after 123 years Poland, problem of structure of arms industry defends become for she (it) case of unusual weight. Network of plant (bet) did not exist on polish practically zie miach if (or) factories arms production occupying Russia cause in period of annexation.

it defends project of investment, radom plant of weapon was that, andrzej has been approved (validated) by in (to) 1922 director of plant of radom weapon become (stay)

from 22 april 1927 factory of weapon and it has proceeded under management of state plant of arming. It produce in 1926 year in factory within day 250 rifles already. It had at disposal in (to) 1939 2.300 already FB szt.

Factory of weapon produced in 1930 year on supply for yugoslavia 30 thousand of pistol.

Lat (summer; year) was banner product of plant (bet) by almost fifty rifle of soviet project engineer Kałasznikowa. There is weapon about highest degree of reliability, for fairest construction included in the world. However, polish rifles were modernized with success and by radom project engineers improve ( 7,62 mm AK-47, kbkAKM, ) kbkAKMs. It process near the end summer (year) seventieth and it produce parties of prototypes on missiles about carbine educational samopowtarzalnego kal. 5,6 Mm,

TANTAL called. Unfortunately, it has receded from program MON, on result, lose ideal for instruction of (training of) archer that „ assistance scientific ” not only military < military >. New rifle construct year in (to) 1988 on ammunition 5,45 .mm emerged shortest change later TANTAL ONYKS, for cartridges in mid-year ninetieth 5,56 .mm adapted < accommodate > also, storm rifle construct BERYL and shortest version MINI-BERYL wz. On ammunition 96 kal. It is possible to furnish these rifles with produced in tarnuv 5,56 .mm 40 mm howitzer PALLAD, dwójnóg and bayonet.

FACTORY OF WEAPON has taken over tasks „ ” ŁUCZNIKA ŁUCZNIK - ADVICE (COUNCIL). Company become (stay) before insolvency of metal plant (bet) several month zawiązana, by 30 june 2000 year „ ” s.a. ZM ŁUCZNIK and agency of development of (evolution of) industry. It are not limited factory for production of carbine only BERYL, engine pistols GLAUBERYT and for in a uniform services pistols WALTHER.

SPORT prepare civil versions of rifles for fans of shooting weapons „ ” called ADVICE (COUNCIL) Beryl, which (who) shoot cartridge remington .223. Civil recipients (receivers), amateurs have windfall first-class sports strzelectwa, these carbines for hand in version with wood flask (butt) taking or it fold metal.

- WEAPON FACTORY "ŁUCZNIK" - RADOM
( LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY )

Weapon Factory “ŁUCZNIK” – Radom ( limited liability company) was founded on 18th August 2000. It continues glorious traditions of small arms producers in Radom like: Weapon Factory (which was a part of State Armament Factory and “ŁUCZNIK” Metal Plant, respected on world market. Nowadays, we produce modern small arms units like: submachine guns PM-98 GLAUBERYT cal. 9 mm PARA, carbines BERYL and MINI-BERYL cal. 5,56 mm NATO, sports carbines RADOM-SPORT cal. .223 REM and personal pistol P99 cal. 9 mm PARA.

26-600 Radom,
1905 Roku street 1/9

NIP: 948-21-82-612
REGON: 672021450

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We had the chance to photograph a full auto dealer sample Polish AKMS. Here they are

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Full Auto Polish Mini Beryl