Had a go on a russian m1910 maxim(great fun, prob 100 rounds), a couple of years ago. Still using the canvas belt etc.... What a testiment to good old engineering, but be buggered if you'd want to be on the team to move it around! (i make toby look fat, just to give a idea on my carry abliity)
As a side, i would have thought that any firearm/ weapon that you could grab anyone elses ammo and continue firing would be a advantage? Ie magazine and belt feed?
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