The Various Soviet State Arsenals Degtyarev DPM Improved DP is a soviet union-made full-auto lmg chambered in 7.62x54R, introduced in 1944. Primary use: military. Type: Machine Gun Action: Full-Auto Caliber: 7.62x54R Capacity: 100 Year introduced: 1944, Soviet Union Weight: 128 oz Overall length: 48" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military