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| = R-20 Service Rifle =
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| == Overview ==
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| The R-20 Service Rifle is the standard-issue infantry weapon of the Gondaran Army. Designed in 1920, it serves as the foundational small arm for Gondaran line troops, emphasizing '''reliability, durability, and consistent accuracy'''.
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| The R-20 reflects Gondaran doctrine by prioritizing '''precision and longevity over mass production economy''', ensuring each rifle remains effective across extended service life.
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| == Specifications == | | == Specifications == |
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| | | ! Specification !! Detail |
| | ! Specification !! Detail | | |
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| | ------------------------- | - | ----------------------------------------------------- | | | | Type || Bolt-action service rifle |
| | Type | | Bolt-action service rifle | | | |- |
| | - | | | | | | Caliber || 6.25×48mm |
| | Caliber | | 6.25×48mm | | | |- |
| | - | | | | | | Magazine || 10-round detachable box magazine |
| | Magazine | | 10-round detachable box magazine | | | |- |
| | - | | | | | | Bolt || Short-throw bolt-action |
| | Bolt | | Short-throw bolt-action | | | |- |
| | - | | | | | | Barrel || Free-floated |
| | Barrel | | Free-floated | | | |- |
| | - | | | | | | Sights || Iron sights (standard), optic-ready (selected rifles) |
| | Sights | | Iron sights (standard), optic-ready (selected rifles) | | | |- |
| | - | | | | | | Effective Range || 500–700 meters |
| | Effective Range | | ~500–700 meters | | | |- |
| | - | | | | | | Weight || 8.5–9.5 lbs |
| | Weight | | ~8.5–9.5 lbs | | | |- |
| | - | | | | | | Cost || $45 (1930s USD equivalent) |
| | Cost | | $45 (1930s USD equivalent) | | | |} |
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| == Design Features ==
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| === Short-Throw Bolt System ===
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| The R-20 utilizes a '''short-throw bolt-action system''', reducing the distance required to cycle the bolt compared to traditional service rifles. This allows for:
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| * Faster follow-up shots
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| * Reduced shooter fatigue
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| * Improved handling in rapid engagement scenarios
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| The system is engineered to maintain reliability while increasing rate of fire over conventional long-throw bolt designs.
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| === Reliability ===
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| The R-20 is engineered for dependable operation in a wide range of environmental conditions. Its bolt-action system minimizes mechanical complexity, reducing failure points in field use.
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| === Accuracy ===
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| A free-floated barrel and controlled manufacturing tolerances provide consistent accuracy across standard production rifles, exceeding typical service rifle performance of the period.
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| === Durability ===
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| The rifle is constructed with long-term service in mind, utilizing high-quality materials and metallurgy to ensure extended operational lifespan.
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| === Maintainability ===
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| The design allows for straightforward field maintenance, with components accessible and serviceable by trained soldiers with minimal tools.
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| == Variants ==
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| === R-20 Designated Marksman Rifle ===
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| Selected from approximately '''1 in 100 rifles''', the designated marksman variant features enhanced accuracy and optical sighting capability.
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| * Improved trigger assembly
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| * Precision-selected barrel
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| * 4× optical scope
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| → See: [[R-20 Designated Marksman Rifle]]
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| == Role ==
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| The R-20 serves as the primary weapon for Gondaran infantry and is used across all line units. It provides:
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| * Standard infantry firepower
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| * Reliable engagement at medium ranges
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| * Consistent accuracy under field conditions
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| == Doctrine Integration ==
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| The R-20 supports Gondaran infantry doctrine by:
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| * Enabling disciplined, accurate fire
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| * Maintaining logistical simplicity through a single standard cartridge
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| * Supporting rapid deployment and immediate combat readiness
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| Its compatibility with the designated marksman system allows precision capability to be distributed at the squad level without introducing additional weapon platforms.
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| == Comparison ==
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| Compared to contemporary service rifles of the interwar period, the R-20 emphasizes:
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| * Faster bolt operation due to short-throw design
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| * Greater consistency in accuracy
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| * Higher manufacturing quality
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| * Slightly increased cost relative to mass-produced rifles
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| == See Also ==
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| * [[R-20 Designated Marksman Rifle]]
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| * [[SMG-32]]
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| * [[LMG-25]]
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| * [[Gondaran Military Equipment]]
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