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Škorpion vz. 61
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Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
1961 - 1979
Caliber
Overview
The Škorpion vz. 61 is a Czechoslovak machine pistol designed by Miroslav Rybář. Originally developed for security and special forces use, it features a unique rate-of-fire reducer mechanism and fires the .32 ACP cartridge from a vertical box magazine.
Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
517mm (20.4 in) stock extended / 270mm (10.6 in) stock folded
Barrel Length
112mm (4.4 in)
Weight
1,280g (2.8 lb) empty
Mechanical
Action Type
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger Type
Selective fire (semi/full auto)
Sights Type
Hooded blade front, tangent rear sight (75m and 150m)
Magazine Capacity
10 or 20 rounds
Additional Information
stock
Folding wire skeleton stock
action
Blowback, open bolt, selective fire
barrel
112mm (4.4 in)
variants
vz. 61 (.32 ACP), vz. 64 (9mm Makarov), vz. 65 (9x18mm), vz. 68 (9mm Parabellum)
rate_of_fire
700 rounds/min (with rate reducer); 1,000+ rounds/min without
rate_reducer
Hydraulic-mechanical mechanism in pistol grip — unique feature
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