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MS-74 (МС-74, No.74 Factory's Modernized Sniper rifle ) was a limited edition Soviet sniper rifle, made by Yevgeny Dragunov in 1949 at Izhevsk Machinebuilding Plant. The weapon was based on obr. 1891/31 sniper rifle with 7.62×54mmR cartridge. The main aim was to increase accuracy and improve the comfort. It was tested and recommended for use. It was not produced a lot and was never really used by the Red Army.
| MS-74 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sniper rifle |
| Place of origin | Soviet Union |
| Production history | |
| Designer | E. F. Dragunov |
| Designed | 1949 |
| Manufacturer | Izhevsk Machinebuilding Plant |
| Produced | 1949 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.84 kg |
| Cartridge | 7.62×54mmR |
| Feed system | 5-round box magazine |
| Sights | optical sight and iron sights |