Kintrek Model KBP-1 .22 Caliber
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The Kintrek KBP-1 is a .22 LR Bullpup
semi-automatic rifle
chambered for the .22 LR cartridge. It was manufactured for only 1 year (1991) by Kintrek Incorporated in Owensboro, Kentucky
. The KBP-1 is the only known model of firearm made by Kintrek, Incorporated.
The A-2 sights are made of plastic, which becomes an overall design failure for an inexpensive firearm. As the sights protrude some 2 inches above the barrel, they are extremely easy to damage. Any damage to the sights nearly destroys the value of the firearm. The manufacturer went out of business in 1992, and no replacement parts are available.
The stock is a synthetic single piece design with a plastic butt plate.
The rifle has an internal firing pin block that is disengaged by depressing the grip safety.
The cocking lever is pulled toward the rear of the rifle. It has a very stiff pull, and is difficult to operate without a strong grip. The grip safety also acts as the cocking lever release to chamber the ammunition.
The trigger safety is located in the trigger housing in front of the trigger. It is a lever that blocks the trigger in the rear position and releases it in the forward position.
Bullpup
Bullpups are firearm configurations in which the action is located behind the trigger group and alongside the shooter's face, so there is no wasted space for the buttstock as in conventional designs. This permits a shorter firearm length for the same barrel length for improved maneuverability, and...
semi-automatic rifle
Semi-automatic rifle
A semi-automatic rifle is a type of rifle that fires a single bullet each time the trigger is pulled, automatically ejects the spent cartridge, chambers a fresh cartridge from its magazine, and is immediately ready to fire another shot...
chambered for the .22 LR cartridge. It was manufactured for only 1 year (1991) by Kintrek Incorporated in Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro, Kentucky
Owensboro is the fourth largest city by population in the U.S. state of Kentucky. It is the county seat of Daviess County. It is located on U.S. Route 60 about southeast of Evansville, Indiana, and is the principal city of the Owensboro, Kentucky, Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city's...
. The KBP-1 is the only known model of firearm made by Kintrek, Incorporated.
Features
The KBP-1 has a black finish, A-2 sights, and a grip safety. Its main attraction is the "bullpup" design, in which the chamber and barrel are seated in the butt stock under the cheekplate. This design greatly reduces the overall length of the firearm. This feature was uncommon in non-military weapons in 1991.The A-2 sights are made of plastic, which becomes an overall design failure for an inexpensive firearm. As the sights protrude some 2 inches above the barrel, they are extremely easy to damage. Any damage to the sights nearly destroys the value of the firearm. The manufacturer went out of business in 1992, and no replacement parts are available.
The stock is a synthetic single piece design with a plastic butt plate.
The rifle has an internal firing pin block that is disengaged by depressing the grip safety.
Specifications
The ejection port is on the right side of the butt stock, and is covered by a hinged plastic mud guard. This location makes the firearm strictly right-handed operation.The cocking lever is pulled toward the rear of the rifle. It has a very stiff pull, and is difficult to operate without a strong grip. The grip safety also acts as the cocking lever release to chamber the ammunition.
The trigger safety is located in the trigger housing in front of the trigger. It is a lever that blocks the trigger in the rear position and releases it in the forward position.