Polish DPM Parts Kit

Description

Polish DPM Parts Kit

We’re down to our last few DPM kits. The remaining kits aren’t quite as nice as shown and may be missing some finish. Each kit has been demilled in accordance with ATF standards and features the original torch cut barrel and receiver. These light machine guns were well preserved and combat ready when acquired from Ukraine. They are chambered in 7.62x54R and have all matching serial numbers.

Each DPM Parts Kit include the following:

• 1x beautiful Polish DPM Kit
• 2x 47-round pancake magazines
• 1x magazine pouch

History

The Polish Radom “Arsenal 11” Degtyaryov DPM is a modernized version of the original DP-27, produced by the renowned Circle 11 Factory in Radom, Poland. Introduced in 1943, the DPM featured significant improvements over the earlier DP-27 model, earning it the nickname “The Record Player” by Soviet forces. It was quickly adopted by the Red Army by 1945 as the standard light machine gun, thanks to key upgrades, such as a more durable bipod, which improved stability and handling when firing from a prone position. The recoil spring was relocated to the rear of the receiver, necessitating a switch to a pistol grip, replacing the earlier rifle-style grip. This change also addressed heat-related failures in the original design, where the spring around the gas piston would warp and melt due to excessive heat.

The DPM saw active service in the final stages of World War II, where it proved its reliability in the fight against Nazi Germany. It remained in service with the Soviet Union until the 1960s, when it was replaced by the PK machine gun, but continued to see use in other countries for many years afterward.

Due to the size and weight of these kits, along with all the accessories, there is an additional $19 shipping fee. We are unable to modify magazines for restricted states, so we are offering a $30 rebate on kits that ship without the pan magazines.