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Chapter 452 Chapter 451, Extraordinarily Fast
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the most common and more famous type of light machine gun in the hands of the Chinese was the Czech light machine gun, which also appeared the most frequently.

However, the importance of the Qilali light machine gun cannot be underestimated, at least it ranks second! Although due to some reasons, such as the difficulty of replacing the barrel and the scarcity of imports, its status has never been as popular as the Czech type. But these minor problems are no longer a problem in Li Yuexuan's hands.

And from a structural point of view, the Qi Lali light machine gun has a wooden buttstock at the back, a small wooden grip behind the trigger, and the magazine at the front is under the gun body. The structure is basically the same as the later assault rifles and light machine guns. Li Yuexuan is more likely to accept such a gun, and it is easier for the soldiers to train and master it.

Those who are familiar with the Czech-style rifle know that its magazine holds 20 rounds and is located above the rifle, which is a very anti-human design. When the shooter needs to aim, he can only aim from the sight on the side of the magazine, but there is always a black magazine blocking his sight, which is very awkward.

Therefore, when Lao Zhu said that he wanted to keep the Czech style, Li Yuexuan decisively rejected the Czech style and instead developed the Qi Lali light machine gun.

A new gun was born, which was undoubtedly a good thing for the cadres of the arsenal! So, with Lao Zhu and a box of bullets, and notifying Minister Zhang, Li Yuexuan and the others went to the shooting range of the arsenal.

It is not surprising that the arsenal has a shooting range! Not only is there a shooting range for firearms, but there are also bombing ranges for mortars and grenade launchers. Needless to say, there are also shooting ranges for mortars and grenade launchers.

When Minister Zhang and his men arrived at the shooting range, Li Yuexuan had already explained to the experimenters responsible for the live-fire shooting how to operate the light machine gun.

“Look, here is the unlocking switch. Flip it and the gun body will rotate. The barrel will be separated from the bolt and can be pulled out and replaced with a new one. This way, you don't need to disassemble the entire gun to complete the replacement. It only takes a few seconds.” At the shooting position, Li Yuexuan personally demonstrated to Minister Zhang the barrel replacement method derived from the MG series.

"With this modification, it will be much faster to replace the barrel of the Qilali light machine gun! When we captured the Luding Bridge, we had such a light machine gun for cover! I heard that the one you designed can be replaced with a 6.5mm caliber after removing the bolt?" Minister Zhang is an old man and naturally knows a lot of things.

"Yes, it can be replaced! As for the ammunition caliber, it means just changing the structure of the chamber, barrel, and bolt. As long as the frame remains unchanged, it can be replaced! Of course, there is no need to replace it unless it is necessary!" Li Yuexuan said.

"When you say it's a copy, you mean you copied the appearance?" Minister Zhang saw through his intentions and asked with a smile.

"No, no, no, the general structure is still the original design, just a few changes! Well, can we try it now?" Li Yuexuan asked.

"Then let's shoot!" Minister Zhang took a look at the box of bullets and nodded.

Everyone retreated, and the experimenter reinserted the magazine containing 30 rounds of 7.92mm Mauser rifle bullets. Then he pressed the round bag on the bolt handle with his palm, pressed it down, and pulled it back to load the bullets.

Da, da, da... The crisp sound of gunfire rang out, and bullets whizzed out of the muzzle, making bullet holes on the wooden target 100 meters away. 30 rounds of bullets were quickly used up, and Li Yuexuan asked someone to send another light machine gun up, and also sent a magazine with a larger arc, which was the 6.5mm caliber version. Since it was an experiment, there was no need to replace the bolt and barrel on the spot, just use the ready-made ones.

The experimenter was also experienced. He checked the gun, inserted the magazine, and turned on the safety...bang bang bang...another burst of gunfire.

"Peregrine, it feels like this light machine gun you modified is not much different from your assault rifle? Is there anything special about it?" Minister Zhang asked, pulling Li Yuexuan aside.

"It's so particular. The difference between fixed barrels and interchangeable barrels, the difference between short-barreled and gas-operated recoil, the difference in shooting accuracy! Assault rifles are lighter, more accurate, and can form a family of guns with semi-automatic rifles. They are easier to maintain and repair on the battlefield, and are more suitable for use as assault firepower in small elite troops. To put it bluntly, it is an assault weapon that can replace some of the uses of light machine guns, but it's still a little bit short."

"And this Qi Lali light machine gun is a special light machine gun! It is not as accurate as an assault rifle, but it has a simpler structure, is easier to maintain, and can output firepower for a longer period of time."

"In fact, when our main force is fighting, our reliance on light machine guns is not as strong as in previous years, because we are equipped with a large number of grenade launchers. Therefore, the role of light machine guns in killing the enemy in battle is no longer as important as the role of suppressing the enemy. Anyway... just build them, we just need to manufacture them, and the choice is up to the regiment leaders!"

"Haha, all right, you just take care of the manufacturing, and let the regiment commanders choose the specific equipment! By the way, let me tell you something that concerns you. The deputy commander of the independent regiment, Kong Jie, was recently transferred to form the new second regiment, and was replaced by Xing Zhiguo! And your former deputy captain Xing Weiguo was transferred back by the chief of staff to Xijing Town."

"Old Xing went to Xijing Town? Was he going there to expand the first company?" Li Yuexuan asked.

"Yes, after Xing Weiguo went there, he became the deputy captain of your guerrillas again. His main task is to organize and expand the first company and turn it into a battalion! Then, he will go to the New Second Regiment as deputy commander and help Comrade Kong Jie stabilize the affairs of the New Second Regiment." Minister Zhang said.

"Ha? Old Xing is really a brick of the revolution, he can be moved wherever he is needed! But it's good this way, Zheng Changfeng is leading the expansion of the company, but it's still a little lacking. It will be much better if Old Xing leads the team! In this way, I can completely ignore them! Comfortable..." Li Yuexuan smiled proudly.

"Okay, I still have work to do, you go and coordinate the production! I'm giving you an order. Within a month, make the workers who produce the Qilali light machine gun skilled, and then divide them into two production groups. Over at the Naogou Arsenal, don't make any Czech-type guns, just use this one! Now that we have a better-looking light machine gun, we'll give up the Czech-type!" Minister Zhang said domineeringly.

"The leader is smart!" Li Yuexuan flattered him.

Time passed quickly, and when a month passed, it was already 41 years old, and the Spring Festival was not far away. Li Yuexuan couldn't help but sigh that time flies when he is busy.

(End of this chapter)