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Degtyarevsub-machinegun(1929)

Machine Pistols · Russia · 1929
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Degtyarevsub-machinegun(1929)

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
30
Accuracy
40
Reliability
55
Ergonomics
35
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
50
Origin Russia
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraInterwar Period
In service1929–1939
Operators6 countries
Quantity1,000
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
43
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
20/22
Interwar Period
190/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
45
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
45
Concealability
30
Accuracy
40
Reliability
55
Ergonomics
35
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
50
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Degtyarev sub-machine gun (1929)
Country
Production
1929–1939
Quantity
1,000
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · INTERWAR PERIOD
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
43
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1929
  • Service Entry Year1929
  • DesignerVasily Degtyaryov
  • Weight (Empty)3.63 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.3 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersSoviet Red Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation9MOD.9
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modesselective fire
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity25
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire500
  • Practical Rate of Fire100
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual safety lever
◇Ballistics7MOD.7
  • Muzzle Velocity500 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy980
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
  • Effective Range (area)500 m
  • Maximum Range1,500 m
  • Sighting Range500 m
  • Penetration100 mm
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production1,000
  • Production Start1927
  • Production End1939
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width60 mm
  • Height210 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1929Production started
  2. 1939Production ended
97
years in service
10
years in production
1,000
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 6 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A bayonet lug is a metal fitting on the barrel or muzzle of a firearm that provides a mounting point for a bayonet.
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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