7.92×36mm EPK
Appearance
7.92x36mm EPK | |
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Type | Light machine gun |
Place of origin | ![]() |
Production history | |
Designed | 1939 |
Specifications | |
Parent case | 6.5mm Mannlicher |
Bullet diameter | 7.92×57mm Mauser |
Case length | 36mm |
The 7.92×36mm EPK was an experimental rifle round intended for the Pyrkal light machine gun. The round is essentially a 6.5mm Mannlicher round necked up to chamber a 7.92 mm bullet.
References
- Christos Sazanidis, "Ta opla ton Ellinon (Arms of the Greeks)", Maiandros, Thessaloniki (1995)
- W. Smith - J. Smith, "Small Arms of the World", 10th rev.ed., Stackpole, Harrisburg (1973)
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