KARABINEK WZÓR 1929

KARABINEK WZÓR 1929
Image: KbK Wz.29 (Wikipedia)
Year1930
Weapon TypeInfantry Rifle
Origin & DesignerPoland/Radom
Numbers Produced264.300
Crew[@crew]
Calibre7.92mm (7.92x57)
Elevation[@elevation]
Traverse[@gun_traverse]
Cartridge Weight[@cartridge_weight]
Round Weight150gr (9.8g)
Barrel Length600mm
Overall Length1.100mm
Grenade Types[@grenade_types]
Mount[@mount]
Combat Weight4.0 kg
OperationBolt-Action
Cooling System[@cooling]
SightsFront Post & Rear Leaf
Feed5 Round Magazine
Practical Rate of Fire15 r.p.m.
Maximum Rate of Fire[@maximum_rate_of_fire]
Blank Cartridge[@blank_cartridge]
Muzzle Velocity745 m/s
Fuel Capacity[@fuel_capacity]
Minimum Range[@minimum_range]
Effective Range800m
Maximum Range2000m
Armour Penetration[@armour_penetration]
BayonetWz.29 Knife Bayonet
Traction[@traction]
Variants[@variants]
NotesBased on the K89a rifle, the Wz.29 was the standard infantry rifle of the Polish army. After the war with Russia, Poland was awash with rifles, so in 1922 they decided on the Mauser 98 as the weapon of choice. This design went through a series of modifications until finally coming up with the Wz.29.