Name: 7.62 × 45 mm Czech M1952
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Eastern Europe

Czech Republic

<h2>Synonyms</h2><p>7.62 × 45 mm; 7.62 mm Czech Short</p><h2>Armament</h2><p>This cartridge was unique to the Czech Models 52 and 56/57 assault rifles and Model 52 light machine gun.</p><h2>Development</h2><p>Developed in Czechoslovakia in 1949-50 as a local alternative to the Soviet M43 round. The M1952 was a somewhat better performer than the M43 , but Warsaw Pact standardisation swept it away and by 1960 the 7.62 × 39 mm cartridge had been adopted in its place. The weapons and cartridge stocks went into reserve and were later dispersed to various countries, notably Africa and the USA, where they may still be encountered.</p><h2>Description</h2><p>The case is rimless and bottlenecked, Berdan primed and may be found in brass or lacquered steel; the latter being more common. The bullet is streamlined, with a steel core inside a gilding metal jacket.</p><p>CZECH REPUBLIC</p><h2>Manufacturer</h2><p>State arsenals</p><p>Type: Ball M52 : see above</p><p>Tracer M52 : 8.4 g; green trace; non-streamlined bullet</p>

The case is rimless and bottlenecked, Berdan primed and may be found in brass or lacquered steel; the latter being more common. Developed in Czechoslovakia in 1949-50 as a local alternative to the Soviet M43 round. The M1952 was a somewhat better performer than the M43 , but Warsaw Pact standardisation swept it away and by 1960 the 7.62 × 39 mm cartridge had been adopted in its place.

The bullet is streamlined, with a steel core inside a gilding metal jacket. The weapons and cartridge stocks went into reserve and were later dispersed to various countries, notably Africa and the USA, where they may still be encountered. Compatible platforms include this cartridge was unique to the Czech Models 52 and 56/57 assault rifles and Model 52 light machine gun.

7.62 × 45 mm Czech M1952

7.62 × 45 mm Czech M1952

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