About the book: 1996 / This operating manual for the 12.7 mm OSV-96 sniper rifle (hereinafter referred to as the rifle) is a guiding document for its study and operation. The manual contains a description of the design and operation of the rifle, the purpose of the tool and accessories, requirements for ensuring proper operation. Special training of maintenance personnel to work with the rifle, other than studying the design and this manual, is not required. The terms “top” used in the operating manual “down”, “forward”, “backwards”, “right”, “left” refer to the rifle positioned horizontally with the magazine facing down, the direction of view is from the breech to the muzzle brake.