ZB-50
The ZB-50 is a heavy machine gun of Czechoslovak origin. It was the only recoil-operated weapon of its type from the ZB company.
ZB-50
- Name
- ZB-50
- Field
- heavy machine gun
- Period
- 1932
- Region
- Czechoslovakia
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Key facts
• Name — ZB-50 • Origin — Czechoslovakia • Type — Heavy machine gun • Is Ranged — YES • Design Date — 1932 • Manufacturer — Zbrojovka Brno • Cartridge — 8x57mm IS • Caliber — 7.9mm • Action — Recoil • Feed — Belt • Sights — Iron
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1932
ZB-50 first recorded.
1932
ZB-50 is recorded from 1932.
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