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QBU-88

The QBU-88 (; translated; "88 Sniper Rifle") is a Chinese bullpup designated marksman rifle, chambered in 5.8x42mm distributed by Norinco.

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Weapon.name: Type 88 (88式狙击步枪)
Weapon.image: Qbu-88-0.jpg
Weapon.image_size: 300
Weapon.caption: The QBU-88
Weapon.origin: People's Republic of China
Weapon.type: Designated marksman rifle
Weapon.is_ranged: Yes
Weapon.service: 1997–present
Weapon.used_by: See #Users
Weapon.design_date: 1990s
Weapon.manufacturer: Norinco
Weapon.variants: QBU-97A
Weapon.cartridge: 5.8×42mm DBP87 (with non-standard loading); 5.56×45mm NATO (QBU-97A export variant)
Weapon.action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Weapon.feed: 10-round detachable box magazine
Weapon.sights: 3-9×40, 6-24×44 telescopic sights

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The QBU-88 (; translated; "88 Sniper Rifle") is a Chinese bullpup designated marksman rifle, chambered in 5.8x42mm distributed by Norinco.

==History== The QBU-88 rifle (Mandarin: Qīngwuqi Bùqiāng Jūjī; "Light Weapon, Rifle, Sniper") (also sometimes referred to as Type 88 rifle) was the first weapon of the newest generation of Chinese small arms, chambered for proprietary 5.8×42mm DBP87 ammunition.