Maxim–Tokarev
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For Russian footballer, see Maksim Tokarev.
The Maxim–Tokarev was the first domestic Soviet light machine gun accepted for service. It was developed from the Maxim machine gun M1910 by Fedor Tokarev.
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Maxim-Tokarev | |
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Type | Light machine gun |
Place of origin | Soviet Union |
Service history | |
Used by | See Users |
Wars | Spanish Civil War Second Sino-Japanese War World War II Korean War |
Production history | |
Designer | Fedor Tokarev |
Designed | 1924[1] |
Produced | 1925–1927[2] |
No. built | 2,500 |
Specifications | |
Mass | 12.9 kg (28 lb) empty 15.5 kg (34 lb) with typical ammo load[1] |
Length | 1,330 mm (4 ft 4 in)[1] |
Barrel length | 650 mm (2 ft 2 in)[1] |
Cartridge | 7.62×54mmR |
Caliber | 7.62 mm |
Action | Short recoil, toggle locked |
Feed system | belt-feed, 100 rounds belt |
Sights | iron |
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