Specifications

Weapon type:

Submachine gun

Weight:

1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)

Calibre:

.32 ACP (7.65x17mm Browning)

Effective range:

100 m (109 yd)

Rate of fire:

850 rounds per minute

Designed:

1959

Designer:

Miroslav Rybář

Manufacturer:

Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod

Number produced:

Over 200,000

Action:

Blowback, select-fire

In service:

1961

Muzzle velocity:

320 m/s (1,050 ft/s)

Bullets:

71 grain FMJ standard load, also in JHP defensive variant

Capacity:

10 or 20-round detachable box magazine

The Skorpion VZ 61 is a legendary Czechoslovakian machine pistol that delivers remarkable controllability in a compact package. Developed during the Cold War era, this distinctive firearm features a unique folding wire stock and excellent ergonomics.

Despite its small size, the Skorpion offers surprising accuracy when fired in short bursts. Its lower-powered .32 ACP cartridge combines with an effective rate-reducer mechanism to create a weapon with minimal recoil, making it exceptionally manageable even for shooters with limited automatic weapons experience.

Experience this iconic piece of firearms history that has featured in countless films and video games. The Skorpion VZ 61 delivers both historical significance and genuine shooting enjoyment.

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