The new weapons of the Soviet Union: Main carbine rifle
During World War II, the Zhukovsky Air Force Academy in the Soviet Union was inspired by the American M1 carbine and developed a semi-automatic carbine with a 7.62mm Tokarev pistol caliber. The technical work was carried out by technician V. S. Usankashev and A. V. Ivanzov under the guidance of instructor P. I. Mayen. The empty gun weighed 2.8 kg, and it was loaded with either 20 or 30 rounds of ammunition. The sight range was 300 meters. The structure was simple and easy to operate. The disassembly and reassembly did not require special tools. It could be manufactured using general equipment with moderate wear. The reliability, shooting accuracy and manufacturing precision were satisfactory. Compared to the Mosin-Nagant 91/30 rifle and the SVT-40 semi-automatic rifle, it was more suitable for use by special forces such as artillerymen, engineers, communication personnel, airborne troops, and infantry commanders, as well as regular infantry. In 1942, it was submitted to the Soviet Army Artillery General Bureau (GAU) for approval from the Defense Committee to be adopted by the Red Army. However, it ultimately came to nothing.
Perhaps, it would be very suitable as a semi-automatic rifle for BR3,
similar to the VG1-5 of the Germans.
Of course, it is “experimental”, so it should not be used in TT. It is more suitable for event activities or paid teams.
Do you hope to see this kind of weapon being used on our battlefield?
- Yes 20 rounds br3
- Yes 30 rounds br3
- No
