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POF CW-39
TypeAssault rifle
Place of origin Pakistan
Production history
DesignerPakistan Ordnance Factories (POF)
Designed2020–2022
ManufacturerPakistan Ordnance Factories
Produced2022–present
Specifications

The POF CW-39 is an indigenous 7.62×39mm caliber assault rifle developed and manufactured by Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF). First unveiled publicly at the International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) in November 2022, the rifle is based on the modular architecture of the POF BW-20 battle rifle platform. It is intended to eventually replace aging Type-56 rifles currently serving with the Pakistani military, paramilitary forces, and law enforcement agencies.[1]

History

Development

For several decades, the primary infantry weapon of the Pakistan Armed Forces has been the G3A3 battle rifle, manufactured under license by POF, alongside Chinese-supplied Type-56 (AK-47 variant) rifles used heavily by paramilitary forces like the Frontier Corps and Pakistan Rangers.

In the early 2020s, POF began developing a new family of modular weapons to modernize its small arms catalogue. This resulted in the 7.62×51mm NATO caliber POF BW-20. Utilizing the core receiver architecture, internal mechanisms, and tooling of the BW-20, POF engineers downscaled the system to create the CW-39, chambered in the lighter, widely available 7.62×39mm cartridge.

Evaluation

The weapon system was introduced alongside the BW-20 at IDEAS 2022. Since its unveiling, pre-production prototypes of the CW-39 have been subjected to field testing, environmental trials, and evaluation by Pakistani security forces to ascertain reliability and accuracy in diverse terrain conditions.

Design details

Operating mechanism

Unlike gas-operated assault rifles typical of the 7.62×39mm caliber (such as the AK-47), the CW-39 utilizes a roller-delayed blowback operating system. This mechanism is directly derived from the POF-produced G3 rifle series. Because the internal mechanical cycle and manual of arms mimic the G3, the design reduces the time and costs associated with institutional retraining for Pakistani service personnel.

Features

  • Recoil and Muzzle Control: The rifle incorporates an in-line stock configuration designed to redirect recoil forces straight back into the shooter's shoulder, mitigating muzzle climb. It features a specialized mechanical buffer assembly and an In-line Muzzle Device (IMD) to assist with stability during automatic fire.
  • Ergonomics: The firearm features fully ambidextrous fire selectors and magazine releases. It includes a non-reciprocating charging handle located on the left side of the handguard and an adjustable telescoping polymer stock.
  • Modularity: The receiver features a continuous top-extended Picatinny rail (MIL-STD-1913) for daytime/nighttime optics. The modular handguard includes additional rail segments for tactical accessories such as laser designators, flashlights, and forward grips.
  • Feed System: The CW-39 feeds from standard 30-round polymer proprietary magazines, but its magazine well is reverse-compatible with standard AK-47/Type-56 steel and polymer magazines.

See also

References

  1. ^ Hassan, Taimoor (November 2022). "POF unveils new indigenous assault rifles at IDEAS 2022". Pakistan Today. Retrieved July 9, 2026.

Category:Assault rifles Category:7.62mm firearms Category:Military equipment of Pakistan Category:Firearms of Pakistan Category:Weapons introduced in 2022

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