The major Soviet light machine gun of World War Two, adopted after two years of trials in 1928. This simple and robust weapon can stand rough treatment and extremes of weather. Continued in service until 1950s when replaced by RPD and AK variants
Marks and Stamps: (Receiver cover) 1943 Cyrillic letters 243 (gas valve) 12121 (Magazine centre) VKT SA| Accession Number: 269 | Period of Use: 1930s - present |
| Type: Machine gun | War Zones: |
| Country of Origin: U.S.S.R. | Type Date: 1928 |
| Manufacturer: State Arsenals | Serial Number: 243 |
| Manufacture Date: 1943 | Calibre/Ammunition: 7.62mm |
| Weight: 9120g | Length Overall: 1290mm |
| Cyclic Rate: 500rpm | Length Barrel: 605mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 42670 |