ZB vz. 30 light machine gun

The ZB30 is air-cooled and operated using a sliding breechblock. It fires the 7.92×57mm Mauser cartridge and is capable of using various types of magazines, including a belt-fed magazine. The machine gun has a high rate of fire and can shoot up to 800 rounds per minute

One of the notable features of the ZB30 is its reliability and ability to function in extreme conditions. It was manufactured using high-quality materials and designed to withstand demanding combat situations. The ZB30 was considered a lightweight machine gun with good accuracy and stable aiming. It had an effective range and was capable of sustained fire. Its mobile design allowed for quick maneuvering on the battlefield and provided support to infantry during attacks.

The ZB30 was widely used by the Czechoslovak army and also became part of the weaponry of many other countries, including Nazi Germany, which used it under the designation MG30(t). It saw action on both the Eastern and Western fronts during World War II.

The ZB30 light machine gun gained recognition for its performance and reliability. It was an important element of military units' armament and contributed to the successes of many armies during the war. It is still considered an iconic weapon of its time and a sought-after collector's item for military artifact enthusiasts.