Fyodorov–Shpagin Model 1922 Explained
| Fyodorov–Shpagin Model 1922 |
| Origin: | Soviet Union |
| Type: | Machine gun |
| Is Ranged: | YES |
| Designer: | Vladimir Fyodorov, Georgy Shpagin |
| Design Date: | 1922 |
| Cartridge: | 6.5×51mm Fyodorov |
| Caliber: | 6.5mm |
| Barrels: | 2 |
| Rate: | 1200rpm |
| Feed: | 2×25-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights: | Iron |
The Fyodorov–Shpagin Model 1922 was an experimental twin barrel Soviet machine gun. It was designed by Vladimir Fyodorov and Georgy Shpagin and was chambered in 6.5×51mm Fyodorov.[1] [2] [3]
Notes and References
- Small Arms Illustrated, 2010.
- Web site: Archived copy . 2011-05-23 . 2011-07-21 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110721234332/http://img717.imageshack.us/img717/4126/2414026yzcl1epq.jpg . dead .
- Book: Болотин, Давид. ru:История советского стрелкового оружия и патронов. 161–163. Глава 5. Автомат Фёдорова и унификация стрелкового оружия на его базе. Полигон. СПб.. 1995. http://www.shooting-ua.com/dop_arhiv/dop_2/books/Istor_sovet_orujiya.pdf. 5-85503-072-5. ru.
