Original Russian RPD 44 7.62mm Display Light Machine Gun with Belt Drum and Sling - Dated 1954 Antique Colts The ball turret gunner was

The ball turret gunner was one of the most dangerous assignments in World War II

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Personally presented by King Frederick IX of Denmark to OFFICER FRANCIS POULSEN on November 25th

Original Russian RPD 44 7.62mm Display Light Machine Gun with Belt Drum and Sling - Dated 1954 Antique Colts The ball turret gunner wasOriginal Item: Only One Available. While the RPD began production in 1944 this example is almost most likely a post WWII RPD Soviet Machine gun. It is marked with ARROW in an oval on the top plate, which indicates that its made in the Kovrov Arsenal in Russia. The marking is somewhat faint, as are the rest of the markings on the top cover. They can however be read in the right light: (ARROW) "N"A 309 1954 Included with the display gun are an original