ZB-26

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	Weapon: ZB-26 Type: Light Machine Gun Country of Origin: Czechoslovakia Year Adopted: 1928 Caliber: 7.92x57mm Action: Gas Operated Fully Automatic Overall Length (mm): 1165.0 Overall Length (in): 45.87 Weight (kg): 8.00 Weight (pounds): 17.64 Effective Range (m): 800 m Effective Range (yards): 874.89

The ZB-26 is a Czechoslovakian light machine gun developed in the 1920s by Vaclav Holek and produced by the Zbrojovka Brno factory. Chambered in 7.92x57mm Mauser, the ZB-26 became known for its reliability and ease of maintenance. It featured a gas-operated system and a top-mounted magazine, similar to the later British Bren gun, which was based on the ZB-26 design.

The ZB-26 was widely adopted by several countries in the 1930s and saw extensive service during World War II. It was used by both Axis and Allied forces, including Germany, China, and various resistance movements. The ZB-26's accuracy and rugged construction made it a favored light machine gun, particularly in harsh combat environments.

Though it was eventually phased out in favor of more modern designs, the ZB-26's influence on subsequent light machine guns, particularly the Bren, is undeniable. Its widespread use and effectiveness in combat have cemented its place in the history of military firearms.

Firing WWII ZB vz. 26/30 MG30(t) Machine Gun 7,92mm - FULL AUTO