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De Lisle Carbine vs PKM
De Lisle Carbine
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PKM
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De Lisle Carbine
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Discontinued
PKM
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In production
Overview
Spec
De Lisle Carbine
PKM
Manufacturer
Sterling Armaments Company / William De Lisle
Kalashnikov Concern (various manufacturers)
Country
United Kingdom
Soviet Union / Russia
Production
1943–1945
1969–present
Units produced
Approximately 129
Over 1,000,000
Specifications
Spec
De Lisle Carbine
PKM
Overall length
896mm (35.3 in)
1,173mm (46.2 in)
Barrel length
210mm (8.3 in) — ported, inside suppressor
658mm (25.9 in)
Weight
3.7 kg (8.2 lb)
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) gun body only
Magazine capacity
7 or 11 rounds (modified M1911 magazines)
100, 200, or 250-round non-disintegrating belts
Action type
Bolt-action (modified Lee-Enfield No. 4)
Gas-operated, rotating bolt, open bolt
Trigger type
Two-stage military trigger
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable peep rear sight, blade front
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,500m
Calibers
De Lisle Carbine
.45 ACP
PKM
7.62x54mmR
De Lisle Carbine
PKM
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