The VAG-73 is a unique experimental automatic pistol developed in the USSR in 1973 by self-taught engineer Vladimir Alekseevich Gerasimenko. The abbreviation "VAG" is made up of the initials of the designer, and the number "73" indicates the year of creation. The pistol featured a number of innovative solutions, including the use of caseless cartridges and an unusual magazine design. , Technical specifications Caliber: 7.62 mm Ammunition type: Experimental caseless cartridge Length: 235 mm Width: 28 mm Height: 135mm Weight: 1.2 kg Magazine: double-row tandem magazine for 48 rounds Fire modes: single and automatic Trigger mechanism: double action (self-cocking and pre-cocking) Aiming devices: open sight Features: Pneumatic shutter retarder to reduce recoil and improve accuracy when firing automatically.