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Pulemyot Stakovyi Gorunovayi Modernizirovannyi (SGM or SG43M)

Pulemyot Stakovyi Gorunovayi Modernizirovannyi  (SGM or SG43M)

Description

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

Specifications

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

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