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Maxim–Tokarev
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Maxim–Tokarev

Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · Russia · 1924
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Maxim–Tokarev

Maxim–Tokarev
Maxim–Tokarev Photo: Unknown author · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
55
Accuracy
65
Reliability
85
Portability
50
Ammunition Capacity
40
Barrel Endurance
70
Controllability
60
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
ManufacturerTula Arms Plant
CategoryLight Machine Guns (LMG/SAW)
EraInterwar Period
In service1924–1927
Operators6 countries
Quantity2,500
Data Quality88%
62
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) MASS Rating
12/23
Interwar Period
54/75
All-Time
Light Machine Guns (LMG/SAW) · 10 axes scored
Sustained Firepower
60
Effective Range
55
Accuracy
65
Reliability
85
Portability
50
Ammunition Capacity
40
Barrel Endurance
70
Controllability
60
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category.
01 / Overview
Maxim–Tokarev
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1924–1927
Quantity
2,500
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
LIGHT MACHINE GUNS (LMG/SAW) · INTERWAR PERIOD
12
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
62
light machine guns (lmg/saw) category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the light machine guns (lmg/saw) category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1925
  • Service Entry Year1925
  • DesignerFedor Tokarev
  • Weight (Empty)12.9 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)15.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersUSSR, Republic of China, People's Republic of China, North Korea, Spanish Republic
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation8MOD.8
  • Action TypeShort Recoil
  • Fire Modesfull-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemBelt
  • Drum / Belt Capacity100
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire600
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
  • Muzzle Velocity860 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy3,500
  • Effective Range (point)800 m
  • Effective Range (area)1,000 m
  • Maximum Range3,500 m
◆Barrel & Sights7MOD.7
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production2,500
  • Production Start1925
  • Production End1927
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1924Production started
  2. 1927Production ended
  3. 1936First deployment: Spanish Civil War
102
years in service
3
years in production
2,500
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ 5 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
MAXIM–TOKAREV · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a flexible or rigid container (magazine) inserted into the grip or attached externally, feeding rounds into the chamber via a spring or follower.
Integral bipod: a permanently attached, built‑in bipod that provides a two‑point support for a firearm, allowing it to be rested on a surface without separate accessories.
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.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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