UK 59 SMG 7,62 x 54 mm

The UKM-59 is a machine gun that is chambered in the 7.62x54mmR cartridge, often associated with the iconic Mosin-Nagant rifles. Developed in Poland, it is a gas-operated, belt-fed machine gun that saw service primarily during the Cold War era. The UKM-59 was influenced by the Soviet PK machine gun and shares certain design similarities with it due to the prevalent usage of Soviet equipment in Poland.

Behaviour & construction

In its construction, the UKM-59 is a robust and reliable firearm built for sustained automatic fire. The gas-operated system ensures smooth cycling of the action, allowing for a relatively consistent rate of fire. It is known for its manageable recoil and accuracy, especially when fired in short bursts. The durable build of the machine gun enables it to withstand prolonged firing sessions without significant overheating or malfunctions.

Fields of use

In its construction, the UKM-59 is a robust and reliable firearm built for sustained automatic fire. The gas-operated system ensures smooth cycling of the action, allowing for a relatively consistent rate of fire. It is known for its manageable recoil and accuracy, especially when fired in short bursts. The durable build of the machine gun enables it to withstand prolonged firing sessions without significant overheating or malfunctions.

Interesting facts

In its construction, the UKM-59 is a robust and reliable firearm built for sustained automatic fire. The gas-operated system ensures smooth cycling of the action, allowing for a relatively consistent rate of fire. It is known for its manageable recoil and accuracy, especially when fired in short bursts. The durable build of the machine gun enables it to withstand prolonged firing sessions without significant overheating or malfunctions.

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Shooting packages

UKL59 currently isn’t included in any of our packages.

Purchase separately

Price for 10 shots CZK 500 / €20


You can add UKL59 as an extra gun to a package, purchase more shots, or even build your own package from scratch. To add UKL59 as an extra or add more shots, please note that in your booking. If you’d like to build your own package, please contact us.

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Parameters

TypeGeneral-purpose machine gun
Cartridge7.62×54mmR / 7.62×51mm NATO
CapacityBelt-fed 50 or 250 shots
ActionGas-operated, tilting breechblock
Weight9,5 kg (20,5 lb)
Length1,2 m (50 in)
Muzzle velocity830 m/s (2.700 ft/s)
Rate of fire700-800 rounds/min.
Place of originCzechoslovakia (today Czech Republic)
ManufacturerZbrojovka Vsetín
Designed1959
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