Dlugov assault rifle explained

Dlugov assault rifle
Origin:Soviet Union
Type:Assault rifle
Is Ranged:YES
Designer:Dlugov
Design Date:1953
Cartridge:7.62×39mm
Caliber:7.62mm
Action:Blowback
Feed:30-round detachable box magazine
Sights:Iron sights

The Dlugov assault rifle (автомат Длугова) was a prototype assault rifle of Soviet origin. The weapon used a blowback operation and was chambered in the 7.62×39mm round. It was proposed as an alternative to the gas operated AK-47, but the Dlugov turned out ineffective and was rejected.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Book: Monetchikov, Sergei. История русского автомата. The History of Russian Assault Rifle. 2005. 81–82. Military Historical Museum of Artillery, Engineers and Signal Corps. St. Petersburg. 5-98655-006-4. Russian.