The Degtyaryov DP-27 is a legendary Soviet light machine gun, known for its distinctive pan magazine and rugged reliability. Developed in the late 1920s by Vasily Degtyaryov, it became the standard squad automatic weapon of the Red Army during World War II.
Despite its relatively slow rate of fire compared to belt-fed machine guns, the DP-27 was favored for its durability and ease of maintenance. Its unique dish-shaped magazine (Holds 47 rounds of 7.62×54mmR) earned it the nickname "record player" among soldiers.
A true classic of military history, the DP-27 remains a symbol of Soviet engineering and battlefield resilience.
