Country of Origin : Russia Role : Heavy Machinegun In-Service Date : September 1910 Manufacturer : State Industries Number Produced : 600,000+ Operation : Recoil Operated Automatic Only Feed : 250 round belt Cartridge Name : 7.62 Nagant Cartridge Size : 7.62mm x 53mm Cartridge Total Weight : 24.07 grams Bullet Weight : 11.8 grams Weapon Length : 157.5 cm Barrel Length : 72.1 cm Empty Weight : 63.6 kg Combat Weight : 73.9 kg Muzzle Velocity : 860 meters per second Practical Rate of Fire : 300 rounds per minute Cyclic Rate of Fire : 580 rounds per minute Effective Range : 2700 meters Scope Types : None Bayonets : None Grenades : None Other : Wheeled Carriage