DP27

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	Weapon: DP27 Type: Light Machine Gun Country of Origin: USSR Year Adopted: 1927 Caliber: 7.62x54mmR Action: Gas Operated Fully Automatic Overall Length (mm): 1270.0 Overall Length (in): 50 Weight (kg): 8.40 Weight (pounds): 18.52 Effective Range (m): 800 m Effective Range (yards): 874.89

The DP27 was a Soviet light machine gun designed by Vasily Degtyaryov in the 1920s. Chambered in 7.62x54mmR, it featured a distinctive top-mounted pan magazine and was primarily used by Soviet infantry during World War II. The DP27 was known for its simplicity, durability, and ease of manufacture.

Adopted in 1928, the DP27 saw extensive service during World War II, where it was praised for its reliability under harsh conditions. Its rate of fire was slower than other contemporary machine guns, but its rugged design made it a favorite among Soviet soldiers. The weapon was also used by various Soviet allies during the Cold War.

The DP27 was eventually replaced by more modern designs like the RPD and PK machine guns, but it remains a symbol of Soviet wartime ingenuity. Its distinctive design and historical significance make it a popular firearm among collectors and historians alike.