Semi PKM

Hate to be a buzz kill but, the PKM is listed by name in the OIC

Former Prohibited Weapons Order No. 13 (in effect since January 1, 1995)
The firearm of the design commonly known as the AK-47 rifle, and any variant or modified version of it except for the Valmet Hunter, the Valmet Hunter Auto and the Valmet M78 rifles, but including the:
(a) AK-74;
(b) AK Hunter;
(c) AKM;
(d) AKM-63;
(e) AKS-56S;
(f) AKS-56S-1;
(g) AKS-56S-2;
(h) AKS-74;
(i) AKS-84S-1;
(j) AMD-65;
(k) AR Model .223;
(l) Dragunov;
(m) Galil;
(n) KKMPi69;
(o) M60;
(p) M62;
(q) M70B1;
(r) M70AB2;
(s) M76;
(t) M77B1;
(u) M78;
(v) M80;
(w) M80A;
(x) MAK90;
(y) MPiK;
(z) MPiKM;
(z.1) MPiKMS-72;
(z.2) MPiKS;
(z.3) PKM;
(z.4) PKM-DGN-60;
(z.5) PMKM;
(z.6) RPK;
(z.7) RPK-74;
(z.8) RPK-87S;
(z.9) Type 56;
(z.10) Type 56-1;
(z.11) Type 56-2;
(z.12) Type 56-3;
(z.13) Type 56-4;
(z.14) Type 68;
(z.15) Type 79;
(z.16) American Arms AKY39;
(z.17) American Arms AKF39;
(z.18) American Arms AKC47;
(z.19) American Arms AKF47;
(z.20) MAM70WS762;
(z.21) MAM70FS762;
(z.22) Mitchell AK-22;
(z.23) Mitchell AK-47;
(z.24) Mitchell Heavy Barrel AK-47;
(z.25) Norinco 84S;
(z.26) Norinco 84S AK;
(z.27) Norinco 56;
(z.28) Norinco 56-1;
(z.29) Norinco 56-2;
(z.30) Norinco 56-3;
(z.31) Norinco 56-4;
(z.32) Poly Technologies Inc. AK-47/S;
(z.33) Poly Technologies Inc. AKS-47/S;
(z.34) Poly Technologies Inc. AKS-762;
(z.35) Valmet M76;
(z.36) Valmet M76 carbine;
(z.37) Valmet M78/A2;
(z.38) Valmet M78 (NATO) LMG;
(z.39) Valmet M82; and
(z.40) Valmet M82 Bullpup.
 
If the semiauto m1919 and mg-42 can happen I'm sure this can too. After reading it appears to have a new manufactured Vltor Receiver which would remove the "converted auto" aspect - I would think.

From the manufacturers site:

MarColMar Firearms and our manufacturing partner Wise-Lite Arms have worked to bring the military firearm shooter, collector and enthusiast Mikhail Kalashnikov’s incredible PKM GPMG. Arguably the best GPMG in the world today (see our PKM History section for the reasons why) for less than ½ the cost of other modern GPMG semi-auto designs, you can own the PKM and its legendary reliability, simplicity and accuracy – complete including an incredible package of collector’s accessories.

There will be less than 300 Collector’s Package PKMs built.
The current Semi-PKM Collector’s Package includes:

Hungarian or Russian (SOLD OUT) Semi-Auto PKM with matching number barrel, built on a Vltor Receiver with matching serial numbers to the original kit.
PKM Sling
PKM Transit Bag w/ Carrying Sling
Matching serial numbered spare barrel
Barrel Bag
Two (2) 200 round Maxim Cans w/ Belts (condition and finish may vary)
Two (2) 100 round Maxim Cans w/ Belts (condition and finish may vary)
Two rolls of various spare PKM parts in plastic
PKM Tripod
PKM Tripod Bag and Sling
Now Declassified U.S. Military manual, 110 pages w/ color photos and illustrations
Complete Manual Addendum for Semi-Auto Operation
PKM Cleaning Kit
Custom made PKM Transit Chest to hold your Collector’s Package, individually stenciled and serialized to your PKM in original Russian (SOLD OUT) Ordnance Green w/ Red Hammer and Sickle crest
ATF Approval Letter and statement of 922(r) compliance
Wise-Lite Arms Limited 1 Year Manufacturer’s Warranty

Our limited introductory pricing is as follows (all prices are + shipping to your FFL):
Complete Hungarian PKM Collectors Package - $5,665 or a Cash Price of $5,495
Complete Russian (SOLD OUT) PKM Collectors Package - $6,695 or a Cash Price of $6,495 (SOLD OUT)
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I thought the PKM belt was used by another machine gun about 40 years earlier. Seem to recall reading that somewhere.
 
PKM means Pulemyot Kalashnikova Modernizirovanniy. The RCs are probably too thick to look further. Anyhow, I have established in another thread that the RPD was in fact first developed in 1944. It was only adopted later.
 
Deckard said:
PKM means Pulemyot Kalashnikova Modernizirovanniy. The RCs are probably too thick to look further. Anyhow, I have established in another thread that the RPD was in fact first developed in 1944. It was only adopted later.
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of course the rcmp say its 5 rnd belts as it was after 45


and they are the only thing that matters when your trying for approval
 
It was first made in 1944. Hence the name:
7,62-мм ручной пулемет обр. 1944 года РПД Дегтярев 1944

Unlimited.
 
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What actual ruling has been made? I know of no semi-RPDs in Canada. If the belt type existed before 1945 (it did), who is to say when the actual belt in hand was made? Certainly not every 1919 belt is wartime. Many come from Israel.
 
the 1919 the belt design NOT the year of manufacture is the rule

the .308 belts are limited to 5 rnds as they were designed after 1945

the belts i use in my 1919 semi are 1940's dated:)

I attempted to import a semi rpd and the rcmp said 5 rnd limit no if ands or buts be my guest and TRY to get anything in writting from the rcmp

they make up thier rules as they go and theychange the rules to
suit themselves
 
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