Degtyarev RPD 7.62x39 machine gun

About the item

The Degtyarev hand-held machine gun chambered in 7.62x39 caliber. This machine gun was adopted by the Soviet Army and was used as a means of reinforcing infantry squads and platoons from the late forties to the early sixties. The RPD is elegantly designed, resulting in a compact, reliable and quite powerful fire support weapon. Manufactured by V.A. Degtyarev Plant.