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Link Posted: 6/9/2012 6:54:48 AM EDT
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Where can I start looking for the parts?
Link Posted: 6/9/2012 9:23:01 AM EDT
[#2]
Do a google search for RPD parts kit and you'll find a few people that have/sell them.

Military gun supply
e-sarcoinc
centerfire systems

all the usual mil surp places.

Just be aware some kits don't include the barrels and some include U.S. made barrels.

Project guns is doing another run of builds as soon as he gets the receivers in stock.  He already has my parts kit and mine will be built in his next run.

I can't friggin wait!
Link Posted: 6/11/2012 11:34:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: digitalebola] [#3]
Got a new shot of my RPD mounted on my bike.  Hope you guys like it PS - Mr. Mod - I do not think it is a CoC violation - if it is I will remove ASAP.



Link Posted: 7/16/2012 12:04:32 AM EDT
[#4]
Here is mine!


Link Posted: 9/2/2012 8:12:01 PM EDT
[#5]
Here is my 1979 Egyptian.





Link Posted: 9/28/2012 12:38:29 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 11/11/2012 10:20:43 PM EDT
[Last Edit: ObsoleteMan] [#7]

Link Posted: 11/14/2012 10:32:54 PM EDT
[#8]
I broke my safety selector on my RPD anyone have another they would like to sell?
Link Posted: 11/23/2012 3:34:51 AM EDT
[#9]
Originally Posted By goinpostal:
I broke my safety selector on my RPD anyone have another they would like to sell?


Call military gun supply.
Link Posted: 11/27/2012 2:47:42 AM EDT
[#10]
Who make the good and best RPDs?  I have a nice kit and an 80% rec. that I may sell and pick up a factory RPD?

Thanks,
Ghilly
Link Posted: 12/29/2012 8:00:50 PM EDT
[#11]
I'll play.


If you look close enough you'll see that I layer my belt in my drum.  
Link Posted: 12/29/2012 10:59:09 PM EDT
[#12]
Originally Posted By Cavscouty:
I'll play.
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz277/cavscouty/GEDC0577_zps7ae389ae.jpg
http://i835.photobucket.com/albums/zz277/cavscouty/GEDC0578_zps0d915645.jpg
If you look close enough you'll see that I layer my belt in my drum.  


. Nice!  What sling do you have there?

Link Posted: 12/29/2012 11:14:00 PM EDT
[#13]
That's a standard USGI M60 sling.
Link Posted: 12/29/2012 11:47:51 PM EDT
[#14]
Originally Posted By NUcadet07:
That's a standard USGI M60 sling.


Thanks!

Link Posted: 12/30/2012 12:14:43 AM EDT
[#15]
Correct.  Thanks again for the pics of the manual and you take some sweet pics of your toys!
Link Posted: 9/5/2013 7:25:56 PM EDT
[#16]
Matching numbers Polish RPD with original chrome lined barrel. Receiver refinished in Molyresin semi-gloss black, the rest of it was left untouched (finish was nearly in like-new condition). Interesting note: low digit serial number ends in 666... The Devil's RPD? Built by Meridian Ordnance LLC

Link Posted: 11/2/2013 11:51:47 AM EDT
[#17]


DSArms RPD carbine
Project Guns RPD
Link Posted: 5/1/2014 11:33:12 PM EDT
[#18]
My gun, my buddies mount.
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Link Posted: 5/3/2014 10:14:11 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By DirtDivision:
My gun, my buddies mount.
http://<a href=http://i1093.photobucket.com/albums/i439/Jhart1545/IMG_0263_zpsmrzugq63.jpg</a>" />
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Winning
Link Posted: 6/8/2014 10:40:49 PM EDT
[#20]
New stock.
Link Posted: 10/8/2014 12:56:09 PM EDT
[#21]
Epic!!!!
Link Posted: 12/18/2015 6:44:42 PM EDT
[#22]
There are some incredible cool RPD's pics on this thread... Very nice to see.

Here a pic of a 'tailor made' one ;)





Link Posted: 5/15/2017 10:36:19 AM EDT
[#23]
Vector RPD

Link Posted: 9/5/2017 12:48:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Wamba2] [#24]
Link Posted: 2/18/2018 2:12:34 PM EDT
[#25]
A Soviet one that has seen better days.  Looking for some belts for some fun but only have PKM belts right now.
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CD
Link Posted: 4/10/2018 11:30:06 PM EDT
[#26]
Finally got four 25 rd belts and a metal drum.  Now if I can only get it to the range to do some talking

CD
Link Posted: 4/18/2019 4:05:21 AM EDT
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RPD, VECTOR BUILD

New, never fired.

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Link Posted: 4/18/2019 7:58:32 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver] [#28]
Got a second RPD.  Had seven (Soviet/Chinese) to choose from.  This one made in the Soviet Union in 1951.

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CD
Link Posted: 4/18/2019 8:12:46 AM EDT
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Very nice!

CD
Link Posted: 4/18/2019 8:39:02 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 4/18/2019 10:07:00 AM EDT
[#31]
RPD receiver markings
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Bottom of receiver with SN again
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CD
Link Posted: 4/18/2019 3:33:40 PM EDT
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Cool! Thanks for sharing.
Do you know if that's a Type I or Type II RPD?

What happens to these captured weapons? Do they stay in the unit's armory and later get brought to CONUS when they rotate back?
Link Posted: 4/19/2019 12:22:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Combat_Diver] [#33]
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Originally Posted By KitBuilder:
Cool! Thanks for sharing.
Do you know if that's a Type I or Type II RPD?

What happens to these captured weapons? Do they stay in the unit's armory and later get brought to CONUS when they rotate back?
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If you're referring to the differences between the two types with the fixed/folding charging handle, this one is fixed.  Sources state that the gun didn't go into full production until 1953.  Gun will go to the ANA when we pull out or demilled.

CD
Link Posted: 4/19/2019 2:35:46 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Combat_Diver:
If you're referring to the differences between the two types with the fixed/folding charging handle, this one is fixed.  Sources state that the gun didn't go into full production until 1953.  Gun will go to the ANA when we pull out or demilled.
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I think the reciprocating operating handles got phased out somewhere between the second and third versions. It appears some were retrofitted.

It's difficult to find good info about RPD production. Most sources I'm finding state that large scale delivery of the weapon did not begin until 1953.
I suspect the Soviets mass produced them for a few years prior, so they'd have enough inventory to replace the DP as they fielded them.

Some sources split the variants into distinct types, like with the AK47, but others just have brief descriptions of variants.

This is the best source I found:
https://books.google.com/books?id=uYgyBwAAQBAJ&pg=PT9&lpg=PT9&dq=rpd+type+iii+non+reciprocating&source=bl&ots=4XZSj0yMse&sig=ACfU3U26CTlIxpHvK0xWq0QU-aPJ2887Zg&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjZ_5Ger9rhAhUJQq0KHUPsC9EQ6AEwDXoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=rpd%20type%20iii%20non%20reciprocating&f=false

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This seems to be one of the latest variants (Chinese). I believe it has the folding magazine bracket, since it doesn't appear to be riveted to the bottom.
Link Posted: 9/16/2020 10:59:29 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 9/17/2020 8:25:31 PM EDT
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Thats awesome

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Link Posted: 10/23/2020 7:31:28 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RotorWash109] [#37]
Posted pic in wrong thread.
Link Posted: 10/23/2020 7:33:30 PM EDT
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