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Degtyaryov KB-P-135
The KB-P-135 (Karabin Pistolet-Pekhotnyy model 135 / Infantry Pistol Rifle model 135) is a semi-automatic rifle for pistol ammunition. In the late 1930s, Soviet military experts increasingly drew attention to the gap between submachine guns and rifles in the Red Army's equipment. In 1940, the GAU formulated tactical and technical requirements for competitive development. In 1941, carbines (pistol rifles) chambered for the TT (7.62x25 mm) pistol cartridge by leading Soviet designers and design teams were presented for testing.
In 1942, NIPSVO received self-loading rifles from Simonov, Korovin, Main and Degtyarev. Despite generally positive test results and a sufficient level of reliability demonstrated by some samples, the GAU considered it inappropriate to expand on the topic of this weapon. The main obstacle to the creation of the "light rifle" was the testing of new submachine guns, which took place at about the same time. Compact, light and with high firepower, the Sudayev PPS-42 submachine gun looked clearly more promising than a self-loading carbine with the same cartridge and smaller magazine capacity. Work on this type of weapon was discontinued. Only a few prototypes were built.
Degtyaryov clearly took inspiration from his previous designs. The weapon was very simple in design and construction. Strangely enough, a PPD-42 submachine gun was built on its basis, which had the same factory marking as KB-P-135 because it was derived from the same weapon design.
Specifications
(1942)
- Number built: Only prototypes
- Type: Semi-Automatic Carbine
- Caliber: 7.62x25mm Tokarev
- Weight: 5.7 lbs (2.6 kg)
- Length: 34.8 in (88.5 cm)
- Barrel length: ??
- Feed System: 25-round box magazine, Magazine from PPD-34
The Degtyaryov KB-P-135 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enlisted | KB-P-135 | 2021 |