Maktstepân
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The Maktstepân (Maktorfuśiv Dirdhūventorá Nív-Stepân; Saint Stephan's Weapons Factory Assault Rifle) or MDNS Rifle is a bullpup assault rifle designed by the titular Dirdhūventorá Nív-Stepân weapons designer in Kiravia. It was the premier battle rifle of several Coscivian nations and other importers until the early 2000s, and remains in frontline service with the Armed Forces of the Kiravian Federation in a secondary capacity as well as remaining the primary assault rifle of several countries in Alshar and Crona.
| Maktorfuśiv Dirdhūventorá Nív-Stepân | |
|---|---|
 Maktstepân-03 with distinctive handguard and altered forward grip | |
| Type | Assault rifle |
| Place of origin |  Kiravia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1981–present |
| Used by | Kiravia
 Peshabiwar |
| Wars | Huoxian Civil War Kago-Huo War |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Saint Stephan's Weapons Factory |
| Designed | 2001-2009 |
| Manufacturer | Saint Stephan's Weapons Factory Central National Arms Foundry (license) |
| Produced | 1982-2016 |
| Variants | RCA-1984 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .3 in (7.62 mm) |
| Action | Gas-operated rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 900 rounds/min |
| Feed system | 20-round magazine |
| Sights | Rear aperture fitted with tritium night inserts, front post |
Design
Action and Ergonomics
Rifle Grenades and Alidade
Variations
RCA-1984 - Fhainnin license production name; built with rack for attachments on anterior.
Maktstepân-03 - Upgraded variant with various QOL ergonomics and attachment points changes.