Russian version of the Maxim gun on a Sokolov wheeled mount with distinctive bullet-shaped water jacket. The standard Russian/Soviet heavy machine gun through both World Wars. Type: Machine Gun Action: Recoil-Operated Caliber: 7.62x54mmR Capacity: 250 Year introduced: 1910, Soviet Union Weight: 1280 oz Overall length: 43.6" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military