Maxim MMG – Firing (Soviet)

Description

The Soviet Union employed the Maxim M1910 heavy machine gun extensively during the Second World War, despite its origins in the early 20th century. Based on Hiram Maxim’s original design, the M1910 was water-cooled, belt-fed, and mounted on a wheeled Sokolov carriage with a gun shield.

It fired the standard 7.62×54mmR cartridge and was valued for its reliability and sustained fire capability, especially in defensive roles. Although the Soviets sought to replace it with more modern designs like the SG-43, the Maxim remained in widespread use due to production delays and the urgent demands of the Eastern Front. It was particularly effective in static positions, such as trenches and bunkers, where its weight and cooling system were less of a hindrance.

The gun’s ruggedness and ability to operate in harsh conditions made it a staple of Red Army firepower until its gradual phase-out began in 1943

• Country/Army: Soviet
• Material: UV Cured resin
• Painted by: MarDav Miniatures and FroggyPaints
• Original Designer: RKX Miniatures
• All models are produced under license with the original designer.
• These models are designed for modellers and collectors. They are not toys and are not suitable for children.
• Model supplied unassembled and unpainted. Additional finishing may be required during assembly.
• Finished colour of the product may vary from images shown due to material availability and differences in batches.
• Photos show 28mm models unless noted otherwise.
• All dimensions are complete with weapons unless otherwise stated.
• Other scales and dimensions may be available upon request.
• Models supplied at scales smaller than 20mm may be an alternative design more suitable for small scale prints. These may be sourced from a different designer to the one noted above and the model may differ in details such as lacking camo netting, stowage, having a chunkier weapon barrel, tracks etc.