An improved version of the SG43 (See FTA 268) in that cocking handle was changed to right side of gun, dust covers fitted to feedway ports, feed slide and ejection port. Splined barrel to reduce weight. Continued in service after WW2 and remains in use in some countries. Possible Arabic markings on top cover?
Marks and Stamps: (Breech) EH502 (Top cover) Arabic? (Grips) KT635| Accession Number: 263 | Period of Use: 1944 - present |
| Type: Machine gun | War Zones: |
| Country of Origin: U.S.S.R. | Type Date: unknown |
| Manufacturer: State Arsenals | Serial Number: EH 502 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.62mm |
| Weight: 13600g | Length Overall: 1120mm |
| Cyclic Rate: 650rpm | Length Barrel: 719mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: CG 7674 |