Azerbaijani IST-12.7 Rifle

The Azerbaijani government are now manufacturing a .50 BMG version of their monster semi-automatic 14.5mm IST-14.5 "Istiglal" rifle. The IST-12.7 was on display for the first time at the Africa Aerospace & Defense expo 2010.

3 1 tm tfb Azerbaijani IST 12.7 Rifle photo
This photo is of the 14.5mm version. I don't have any better photos on hand.

The IST-12.7 magazine holds seven rounds, two more than its big brother. The 43" barrel is not detachable for transport, unlike the IST-14.5. It has a slightly different stock, kind of resembling an M4 stock, and a receiver length rail for optics. I think these two changes have been added to make the gun more appealing to the export market.

[ Many thanks to Peter and Rolf for the information. ]

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  1. XXXLwrote on March 17th, 2011 at 6:26 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    this is the best photo ist-12.7 http://s011.radikal.ru/i318/1103/f8/f9550d5231c3.jpg

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  2. Lancewrote on October 23rd, 2010 at 7:17 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Will they make one in 12.7x108mm though??

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  1. XXXLwrote on March 17th, 2011 at 6:26 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    this is the best photo ist-12.7 http://s011.radikal.ru/i318/1103/f8/f9550d5231c3.jpg

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  2. Lancewrote on October 23rd, 2010 at 7:17 am Link To Comment | Reply To Comment

    Will they make one in 12.7x108mm though??

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