| Azb DMR MK1 | |
| Type: | Designated marksman rifle[1] [2] |
| Origin: | Pakistan |
| Is Ranged: | yes |
| Service: | 2014-Present |
| Used By: | Pakistan Army Pakistan Navy |
| Wars: | War in North-West Pakistan -Operation Zarb-e-Azb |
| Designer: | Pakistan Ordnance Factories |
| Manufacturer: | Pakistan Ordnance Factories |
| Mass: | 4.94 kg(Without Magazine) |
| Length: | 1055 mm |
| Part Length: | 508 mm |
| Caliber: | 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Action: | Roller locked delayed blow back, Semi-automatic |
| Range: | 600m (2,000feet) |
| Feed: | 5/20 Rounds Magazine |
| Sights: | Telescopic sight |
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The Azb DMR MK1 or Azb MK1 is a Pakistani light weight semi-automatic designated marksman rifle designed and manufactured by the POF.[1] It was first unveiled at the December 2014 IDEAS exhibition.[2] It is believed to be named after the Counter-terrorist operation in North-West Pakistan Operation Zarb-e-Azb which had just been commenced at the time the Sniper rifle was introduced.[2] It itself was designed for the Low intensity operations that were occurring during its time.[1] The rifle has taken part in many international defence exhibitions and has been offered for export.[2]
The Azb sniper rifle is comparatively light weight, medium-range, cost-effective and easy to produce.[2] According to some sources it is made from G3 parts and is therefore compatible and interchangeable with it.[2] It is compatible with multiple Optical sights, thermal optics and Night-vision device.[2] It is a semi-automatic Designated marksman rifle/Sniper rifle/Service rifle[1] featuring a 20 inch cold hammer forged match grade bull barrel.[2] It operates with a Caliber of 7.62×51mm NATO,[1] operates a Roller locked delayed blowback mechanism[1] with a 5/20 rounds capacity magazine,[1] it has an overall length of 1055 mm with a 508 mm long barrel,[1] it weighs 4.94 kg without the magazine[1] and has a plastic fixed Butt stock.[1] It can quickly and effectively engage multiple targets at a maximum range of 600 m[1] with an accuracy of 2 MOA (Minute of Angle) at 100 m range.[1]