Bullet Dimensions:
Total Keychain Length: 134mm Bullet Length: 76.70mm Casing Length: 53.60mm
Casing Material: Lacquered Steel Bullet Type: Full Metal Jacket (FMJ)
Our keychains are waterproof.
About the 7.62x54R Cartridge:
Development of the Cartridge:
The 7.62x54R Mosin cartridge, designed for the Mosin Nagant rifle, dates back to 1891 in Imperial Russia. Its rimmed, strongly tapered casing bears the 'R' for 'rimmed,' hinting at its 19th-century design. Despite its age, it remains a top performer in its class, used in semi-automatic rifles like the SVT-40 and sniper rifles like the SVD Dragunov. Post-WWII, it became a standard Warsaw Pact machine gun round, with variations like tracer, incendiary, and armor-piercing. Today, it holds the record as the world's longest-serving military cartridge, with applications from rifles to vehicle-mounted machine guns.
Loading and Construction:
Military surplus options feature steel casings, while modern production includes brass variants for precision shooting and sporting use. Its ballistic performance, precision, and availability make it popular among civilian shooters and hunters, with diverse bullet types like SP and SPCE.
About the Keychain:
Who Would Appreciate the Bullet?
Ideal for military artifact collectors, firearm history enthusiasts, and military fans. A unique gift for ammo collectors and those valuing military history in everyday items. Perfect for Soviet, Red Army, or Czechoslovak People's Army reenactments.
Served for decades, it resonates with ČSLA or AČR veterans, especially those linked to machine guns or armored vehicles.
Compatible Firearms:
Mosin-Nagant, SVT-40, SVD Dragunov, OPU 54, UK 59, PK Machine Gun, AVS-368
Keychain Construction and Care:
Pendant made from brass, securely embedded into the casing for waterproofing. Lacquered parts can be polished using lacquer restoration products or universal polish.
We are a Czech company crafting cartridge accessories, collaborating with military museums. Wholesale inquiries welcome, and laser engraving is available for this keychain.