Videos tagged with Vasily Degtyaryov

This review delves into the RPD, a Soviet light machine gun chambered in 7.62x39mm, clarifying its distinction from the AK-47. It highlights the RPD's history, design by Vasily Degtyaryov, and its unique flapper locking system. The video also addresses the specific Polish parts kit build, its conversion to full-auto, and potential reliability issues with converted firearms, including a dangerous headspace warning.

This review details the DP-28, a Soviet light machine gun known for its distinctive pan magazine. It covers the evolution from the DP-27 to the modernized DPM, highlighting differences like the pistol grip and stock. The video emphasizes the weapon's 7.62x54R caliber, 47-round capacity, and Degtyaryov's innovative flapper lock bolt system, demonstrated through disassembly and live-fire testing.

This episode of American Rifleman TV covers three distinct firearms. First, it delves into the history of the iconic Winchester Model 70 "Rifleman's Rifle," tracing its evolution. Following that, a review of the Taurus G3c pistol in 9mm is presented. The classic segment features the Soviet PPD-40 submachine gun, designed by Vasily Degtyaryov and chambered in 7.62x33mm, which was the standard Soviet submachine gun at the beginning of World War II.