DShK
Produced by Tula Arms Plant
The DShK M1938 (Russian: ДШК, for Дегтярёва-Шпагина крупнокалиберный, Degtyaryova-Shpagina krupnokaliberny, 'Degtyaryov–Shpagin large-calibre') is a Soviet heavy machine gun. The weapon may be vehicle mounted or used on a tripod or wheeled carriage as a heavy infantry machine gun. The DShK's name is derived from its original designer, Vasily Degtyaryov, and Georgi Shpagin, who later improved the cartridge feed mechanism. It is sometimes nicknamed Dushka (Душка, lit. 'darling' or 'a dea' or 'or beloved person') or Dochka (Дочка, 'daughter') in Slavic-speaking regions and in the DShK using countries, from the abbreviation.
Weight
15 oz
Barrel
42.1 in
Capacity
50 rds
Caliber
12.7×108mm 12.7×99mm NATO (Romania) [ 14 ]
Type:
machine gun
Action:
gas-operated
Model: M1938
Overall Length:
4 in
Estimated Avg New
USD 15,000.00
Estimated Avg Used
USD 8,000.00