Budapest Arsenal - Hungary
Manufacturer(s)
Afghanistan; Hungary; North Vietnam; Vietnam
Operators
1952
Service Year
Hungary
National Origin
ACCURACY / PRECISION
Long-range accuracy / precision capable; suitable for sniping, particularly when equipped with sighting aids.
ASYMMETRIC WARFARE
Design is highly variable / low-cost based on battlefield requirement and available materials; general use is in urban settings against an organized foe for high casualty count.
MAN-PORTABLE
Despite its size / weight, the product can be transported by foot infantry.
BOLT-ACTION SYSTEM
Operating action requires operator management of a bolt-handle or similar, clearing the chamber of spent cartridges and introducing a fresh cartridge from the magazine.
REPEAT-FIRE CAPABLE
An automatic, or pseudo-automatic, function is built into the system, allowing for repeat firing to be achieved.
SCOPE-CAPABLE / SIGHTING ASSIST
Supports mounting of optics (scopes) to aid in accuracy for ranged fire.
IRON SIGHTS
Supports 'iron sights' allowing for inherent accuracy in ranged fire.
GUERILLA WARFARE
Ease-of-use coupled with relative simplicity of combined components makes this entry a cost-effective solution for unconventional elements / fighting forces.
1,232 mm
(48.50 inches)
Overall Length
730 mm
(28.74 inches)
Barrel Length
8.82 lb
(4.00 kg)
Empty Weight
Manually-Actuated Turn-Bolt, Bolt-Action System
Action
BOLT-ACTION
Manually-actuated process of managing the bolt lever to eject spent cartridge case, clearing the breech, to introduce fresh catridge into the chamber.
7.62x54mmR (7.62mm Russian)
Caliber(s)
May not represent an exhuastive list; Calibers may be model-specific dependent; Always consult official manufacturer sources.
5-Round Integral Magazine (stripper-clip fed)
Rounds
Over-Receiver Optics; Front Hooded Post, Rear Graduated Ladder.
Sights
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2,700 feet
(823 meters | 900 yards)
Max Effective Range
12
Rounds-per-Minute
Rate-of-Fire
M/52 (Model 1952) - Base Series Designation.