Maxim Machine Gun Replica
The Maxim Machine Gun Replica from manufacturer ZBROIA is a deactivated mass-dimensional replica (MDR) of a combat weapon, maximally reproducing the appearance and construction of the original machine gun for training in assembly-disassembly and weapon maintenance. This replica is ideal for educational purposes, museums, reenactments, and collecting.
The history of the "Maxim" dates back to the 19th century: its creator was Hiram Stevens Maxim, an English armorer who, in 1883, created the world's first automatic machine gun. The "Maxim's" automation operates on the principle of barrel recoil: upon firing, powder gases and recoil push the barrel back, ensuring reloading, cartridge case extraction, and feeding of a new cartridge from the cloth belt into the breech; the bolt is cocked automatically, and the cycle repeats after each shot.
This replica is imbued with the spirit of historical battles of the First and Second World Wars; the real machine gun was used in the navy, mountain rifle units, and infantry. Its popularity in mass consciousness was boosted by the film "Chapaev" (1934), where the heroes used the heavy machine gun in combat scenes.
Key Parameters and Operational Data
- Barrel length, mm: 721
- Caliber, mm: 7.62 mm
- Cartridge: 7.62×54 mm
- Operating principles: the machine gun's automation operates on the principle of barrel recoil
- Average rate of fire, rounds/min: 600
- Combat rate of fire, rounds/min: 250-300
- Muzzle velocity, m/s: 740
- Ammunition feed type: 250-round machine gun belt
Technical Specifications of the Replica
- Weight of MDR/blank-firing weapon, kg: 64.3
- Overall length, mm: 1067
- Caliber: 7.62x54
- Type: Machine Gun
- Kind: Machine Gun
This Maxim machine gun replica from ZBROIA reproduces the key parameters of the real model, preserving its mass-dimensional characteristics and external details, allowing it to be used for realistic training and demonstrations. The use of the replica does not involve combat parts, making it safe for training and exhibitions, while retaining all necessary elements to practice weapon handling skills in realistic conditions.
The purpose of the replica is practical mastery of disassembly-assembly techniques, preservation of the exhibit's historical value, and use in theatrical productions and reenactments. The replica is suitable for both training centers and private collectors who appreciate the authentic reproducibility of historical equipment.
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