OKB-16 (LMG for the Soviets BR2)

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Experimental light machine gun OKB-16 designed by Savin 64-P (USSR. 1943)

Within the framework of the same competition, among other worthy designers, the designer Savin also developed his light machine gun. The weapon (product index 64-P) was also created for the 7.62x54R cartridge, was also equipped with a folding stock, but was equipped with a larger-capacity magazine - 20 r
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The machine gun was made according to the scheme of gas removal through holes in the barrel and longitudinal movement of the piston back. Air cooling, replaceable barrel. Feeding was carried out from a box magazine.

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I’d almost be tempted to ask for this as a BR 3 with similar performance to the BAR or KE7, and perhaps add one of the experimental variants of the DP-27 to BR 2 instead:

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That’s a better idea

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All these are beautiful - anything that adds axis level variety to weapon classes is welcome. :+1:

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