DS-39 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas
The DS-39 is a Soviet medium machine gun chambered in 7.62x54mmR and introduced in 1939. It uses a gas-operated action with belt feed and an air-cooled barrel, and it was withdrawn after a short service life because of persistent reliability problems.
| Manufacturer | Degtyarev Plant |
|---|---|
| Year introduced | 1939 |
| Caliber | 7.62×54mmR |
| Weight (unloaded) | 14.800 kg |
| Length | 1200 mm |
| Barrel length | 720 mm |