Videos tagged with SG-43 Goryunov

The RP-46 is a belt-fed conversion of the Soviet DP/DPM light machine gun, designed to bridge the gap between the RPD and heavier machine guns. It features a quick-change barrel, an adjustable gas system operated by a mallet, and unique cleaning rod storage within the bipod legs. Despite its 1946 adoption and service until 1961, original Soviet RP-46s are rare.

This video showcases an annual machine gun test fire event featuring 66 different machine guns, plus four additional items. The demonstration includes various historical and modern firearms, some with notable hiccups due to heavy use in classes. The event is hosted by Washington County Machine Guns, a rental business near Pittsburgh, PA, catering to international customers from April to November. The video also touches upon the legal definition of a machine gun in the USA.

This video showcases a 200-round test fire of the Russian SG-43 Goryunov machine gun in 7.62x54R. It highlights the gun's historical significance, its rear-mounted charging handle, and the impressive full-auto capability. The SG-43 is available for rental at Washington County Machine Guns.