The Degtyarev Infantry Machine Gun M1928 (DP28) was introduced in 1928 and was the standard LMG of the Soviet forces throughout World War Two. As with all other Russian guns of this period (excluding revolvers and pistols), it was chambered in 7.62x54R.
It was fed by an overhead pan magazine, which held 47 rounds and was nicknamed 'The record player'; it had a rate of fire of 550 rounds per minute.
It was fed by an overhead pan magazine, which held 47 rounds and was nicknamed 'The record player'; it had a rate of fire of 550 rounds per minute.