This video focuses on the DP-27, a highly recognizable Soviet light machine gun from World War II. Designed by Vasily Degtyaryov, it served as crucial infantry fire support, chambered in 7.62×54mmR and featuring a distinctive 47-round pan magazine. The description highlights its simple, rugged, and reliable design, capable of withstanding harsh conditions with minimal maintenance. While its 550 RPM rate of fire wasn't the highest, its effectiveness is noted. Downsides mentioned include slow reloads due to the top-mounted magazine and less-than-ideal bipod placement. The video also briefly touches upon later variants like the DPM and RP-46, noting the latter's belt-fed capability. Despite being outdated, the DP-27 is acknowledged as a legendary piece of Soviet firearms history.
This video explores historical and modern gear designed for carrying the distinctive pan magazines of the DP-27 machine gun. It covers the early Soviet stamped steel can, which was cumbersome, and the improved World War II cloth carrying bag with a shoulder strap. The description highlights the continued use of the DP-27 by Ukrainian Territorials and showcases a modern Ukrainian-made Akinak 2-pan Multicam pouch, along with mentioning a gunner's backpack. The video aims to provide solutions for carrying these inconveniently shaped magazines.
This video focuses on the semi-automatic operation of the DPM (Degtyaryov machine gun). It aims to explain how this specific firearm functions in its semi-automatic configuration, differentiating it from its fully automatic counterpart. The content likely delves into the internal mechanisms, trigger group, and cycling process that enable semi-automatic fire. Given the title and description, expect a detailed technical breakdown suitable for firearm enthusiasts interested in historical weapons and their mechanics.
This video provides a detailed comparison and analysis of the Degtyarev DP-27 and its updated variant, the DPM. It highlights the design changes implemented in the DPM, such as relocating the recoil spring, introducing a pistol grip and manual safety, and modifying the bipod. The description emphasizes the DPM's improved handling while retaining the original's simplicity and cost-effectiveness, acknowledging the persistent issue with the pan magazines. The video offers a Patreon-exclusive full version with range footage in 4K resolution.
This video features a semi-automatic DP-27/DP-28 in action. The description highlights a shooting session with the DP-28, and the hashtags suggest a broader interest in firearms, gun reviews, history, and military topics, potentially linking to popular shooter games like Warzone and PUBG. The content appears to be a demonstration of the firearm's functionality, possibly appealing to collectors and enthusiasts interested in historical weaponry.
This video analyzes the Chinese Type 56 RPD, focusing on its design principles and Soviet adoption rather than Chinese use. It delves into the RPD's role as a squad support weapon, its adoption alongside the SKS and AK due to the effectiveness of the 7.62x39mm cartridge for infantry roles. The analysis highlights the RPD's gas-operated, flapper-locked mechanism, its belt-fed system with a 100-round drum carrier, and the rationale behind its fixed barrel design for controlled bursts. The video also touches upon its replacement by the RPK as a more logistically sound option.
This video from Forgotten Weapons explores the DTM, a Soviet tank variant of the DP-27 light machine gun. It highlights key differences from the infantry model, including a collapsing stock, pistol grip, a larger 60-round drum magazine, and a modified barrel mount for vehicle use. The video also touches on its use in early Soviet WWII tanks like the T-26, T-34, and KV-1, and its adoption by Finnish forces. The presenter thanks DriveTanks.com for providing access to this rare firearm.
This video showcases a reproduction belt-feed conversion for the RP-46 firearm. The description highlights the difficulty of finding original RP-46 parts and emphasizes that these reproductions are compatible with standard DP/DPM guns (semiauto or full auto) without requiring permanent modifications, unlike the originals. A comparison video with an original RP-46 is promised for the future. The video also promotes the "Forgotten Weapons" channel through its Patreon and merchandise links.
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