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DShK 1938 vs Maxim M1910 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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DShK 1938 vs Maxim M1910
DShK 1938
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Maxim M1910
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DShK 1938
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In production
Maxim M1910
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Discontinued
Overview
Spec
DShK 1938
Maxim M1910
Manufacturer
Tula Arms Plant / various
Tula Arsenal / Izhevsk Arsenal
Country
Soviet Union / Russia
Russian Empire / Soviet Union
Production
1938–present
1910–1945
Units produced
Over 1,000,000
Over 1,000,000
Specifications
Spec
DShK 1938
Maxim M1910
Overall length
1,625mm (64 in)
1107 mm
Barrel length
1,070mm (42.1 in)
721 mm
Weight
34 kg (75 lb) gun body
23.8 kg (gun only) / 45.2 kg (with Sokolov mount)
Magazine capacity
50-round metallic link belt
250-round fabric belt
Action type
Gas-operated, flapper locking, open bolt
Short recoil, water-cooled
Trigger type
Full auto only
Full auto only
Calibers
DShK 1938
.50 BMG
Maxim M1910
7.62x54mmR
DShK 1938
Maxim M1910
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Sights
Adjustable iron sights, anti-aircraft sight ring
Adjustable leaf rear, blade front, optional optical sight
