7.92×36mm EPK

7.92×36mm EPK
TypeLight machine gun
Place of originGreece
Production history
Designed1939
Specifications
Parent case6.5mm Mannlicher
Bullet diameter8.24mm (.324 in)
Land diameter7.92mm (.312 in)
Case length36mm

The 7.92×36mm EPK was an experimental rifle round intended for the Pyrkal light machine gun, designed by EPK, a Greek defense company. The round is essentially a 6.5mm Mannlicher cartridge case shortened to 36mm and necked up to chamber a 7.92 mm bullet. It was designed in the mid 1930's.

References

  • Christos Sazanidis, "Ta opla ton Ellinon (Arms of the Greeks)", Maiandros, Thessaloniki (1995)
  • W. Smith - J. Smith, "Small Arms of the World", 10th rev.ed., Stackpole, Harrisburg (1973)

External links

  • Pyrkal article at Hellenica website via Wayback Machine archive
  • Anthony G Williams, "Assault Rifles and Their Ammunition: History and Prospects"


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