Country of Origin :
Russia
Role :
Rifle
In-Service Date :
June 1930
Manufacturer :
Izhevsk Arsenal Tula Arsenal
Number Produced :
17,000,000+
Operation :
Bolt Action
Feed :
5 round clip
Cartridge Name :
7.62mm x 54mm (R) M1908
Cartridge Size :
7.62mm x 54mm
Cartridge Total Weight :
grams
Bullet Weight :
11.98 grams
Weapon Length :
121.8 cm
Barrel Length :
73 cm
Empty Weight :
3.89 kg
Combat Weight :
4.2 kg
Muzzle Velocity :
865 meters per second
Practical Rate of Fire :
rounds per minute
Cyclic Rate of Fire :
10 to 12 rounds per minute
Effective Range :
800 meters
Scope Types :
3.5x PU Scope 4.0x PE Scope 4.0x PEU Scope
Bayonets :
Spike Bayonet
Grenades :
Yes
Other :
None