Norinco NDM-86 7.62x51 NATO Dragunov-Pattern Rifle, 24-Inch Barrel, BTC El Monte CA Import, Threaded Barrel, 5x 10-Round Magazines
This Norinco NDM-86 is the scarce 7.62x51 NATO export variant of China’s Dragunov-pattern designated marksman rifle, imported in the early 1990s by BTC El Monte, CA. It features a 24-inch barrel, an adjustable gas regulator, and a long slotted flash suppressor on a threaded muzzle. This example includes five factory 10-round steel magazines specific to the 7.62x51 variant and a full accessory set.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows numerous scratches and blemishes with noticeable finish wear and some finish loss. Small areas of pitting are present on the finish. The bore is clean and shiny with healthy rifling.
What’s Included
- 5x 10-round factory steel box magazines for the Norinco NDM-86 7.62x51
- Brief operating instructions manual/pamphlet
- Front sight adjustment tool
- Cleaning kit with segmented cleaning rods and small multi-tool/handle
- Green plastic oil bottle
- Canvas accessory pouch
- Tan canvas sling (installed)
The NDM-86 is Norinco’s Dragunov-pattern designated marksman rifle built on a steel receiver with a ribbed top cover. This example is the factory 7.62x51 NATO export configuration that uses specific magazine geometry; it includes five correct-pattern 10-round steel magazines.
The rifle runs a semi-automatic, short-stroke gas piston system with a rotating multi-lug bolt. An adjustable gas regulator is positioned forward of the handguard to tune the system. The 24-inch barrel is topped by a long slotted flash suppressor on a threaded muzzle.
Sighting equipment includes a tangent rear sight with an elevation slide and windage/elevation drum combined with a front post. The laminated wood thumbhole stock incorporates a padded cheekrest and a steel buttplate, paired with a ventilated wood handguard. Length of pull is 12.25 inches.
Import and model markings read "NORINCO NDM 86 7.62X51mm MADE IN CHINA, BTC EL MONTE CA." This full-size, early 1990s import presents as a collectible 7.62x51 NATO variant. Matching-style assembly numbers "1519" appear on multiple components.
The rifle wears a black finish over its steel receiver. The bore condition is clean with well-defined rifling, supporting the designated-marksman role this platform was built to fill.