This video delves into the history and features of the RP-46, a rarely seen Soviet belt-fed machine gun. Developed as a solution to bridge a capability gap after World War II, the RP-46 was an adaptation of the DP/DPM machine gun, designed to accept belted ammunition. The video details its design modifications, including a strengthened gas system, folding shoulder support, and a heavier barrel. It also touches on the limited information available regarding its production numbers and operational use, suggesting it may not have been produced in large quantities or has largely disappeared from historical records. The RP-46 served until its replacement by the PK machine gun.
This video features a range test of the Soviet DShK-38 heavy machine gun, following up on a previous video discussing its history and mechanics. The content focuses on showcasing the firearm in action at the range, providing enthusiasts with a visual and auditory experience of this historical weapon. Links to the creator's Patreon, Utreon, and Floatplane are provided, along with merchandise information.
This video details the DS-39, a Soviet 'universal' machine gun developed to replace the Maxim. Designed by Degtyarev in the late 1920s, it was intended for tripod, vehicle, and anti-aircraft roles, chambered in 7.62x54R and using Maxim belts. Despite adoption in 1939 and limited service in the Winter War, the DS-39 suffered from critical malfunctions, including out-of-battery detonations and a unique failure where the bolt would extract a live cartridge from the belt. Due to insurmountable issues, production ceased after only a year, with just over 10,000 units made. The Red Army reverted to the Maxim, and a new program led to the Goryunov SG-43. The Finnish Army captured some DS-39s and reportedly made improvements.
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, featuring Russian small arms historian Max Popenker, delves into the historical development of the Kalashnikov PK machine gun, widely recognized as a top-tier general-purpose machine gun. The discussion covers Soviet machine gun designs from the end of World War II, the Nikitin MG, Kalashnikov's competing entry, and subsequent modernizations into the PKM and the PKP Pecheneg, noting its distinctive Lewis-style cooling system. The creator also promotes their first book available for pre-order and their Patreon page.
This video provides a detailed review of a semi-automatic DPM Light Machine Gun, built from a Polish parts kit by SMG. The reviewer discusses the history of the DP and DPM, highlighting improvements made to the DPM model. The video focuses on the performance of the semi-auto conversion, praising its crisp trigger and overall reliability during range testing with Czech surplus ammunition. The reviewer expresses satisfaction with the build and recommends SMG's services for those interested in acquiring or building these firearms.
This video provides a close look at the PKM belt-fed machine gun, highlighting its status as one of the world's best general-purpose machine guns. The content details its firing capability of the 7.62x54R cartridge at approximately 650 rounds per minute. The video is presented by David Fortier and encourages support via Patreon. It also includes a promotion for another video featuring a BCM Mk12 with an AEM5 Silencer.
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