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M1919 Browning vs PKM
Side-by-side technical comparison
M1919 Browning
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
PKM
Other WeaponsIn production
Overview
Spec
M1919 Browning
PKM
Production
1919–1945
1969–present
Units produced
Over 438,000
Over 1,000,000
Specifications
Spec
M1919 Browning
PKM
Overall length
1,219mm (48 in) A4, 1,346mm (53 in) A6
1,173mm (46.2 in)
Barrel length
610mm (24 in)
658mm (25.9 in)
Weight
14 kg (31 lb) gun with tripod
7.5 kg (16.5 lb) gun body only
Magazine capacity
250-round fabric belt
100, 200, or 250-round non-disintegrating belts
Action type
Recoil-operated, closed bolt
Gas-operated, rotating bolt, open bolt
Trigger type
Full auto only (pistol grip trigger on A6)
Full auto only
Sights
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 2,400m
Adjustable iron sights, graduated to 1,500m
Calibers
M1919 Browning
PKM