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M-44 Carbine Technical Data |
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Designation: |
7,62mm karabin obrazets 1944-ogo goda |
Manufacturer: |
Tula and Izhevsk Arsenal |
Year Adopted: |
1943 |
Operational Status:
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Russia - No longer in service. Was in operational use from 1943 until it was replaced by the SKS in the late 40's. Other Nations - Many rifles were exported to various Marxists around the world. Some include: Afganistan, Grenada, Cuba, with Palestinian guerrilla's, and Syria. Bulgaria, The People's Republic of China, Hungary, Poland, Romania, all made versions of the M-44 for their own domestic use. |
Ammunition |
7.62x54R M1908 Cartridge
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Method of Operation |
Manually cycled, bolt action rifle. |
Selector |
Fire and Safe |
Weight: |
3.81 kg
(empty) |
Maximum Range |
Uncertain at present |
Length: |
40.0 inches |
Sights: |
Hooded post front sight, tangent rear
sight |
Rate of Fire: |
8 - 10 rounds per minute |
Rifling Grooves: |
4, right hand twist |
Muzzle velocity |
636 meters/second (2514 ft / second) |