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CZ Skorpion vz.61
Caliber: 7.65x17mm (.32ACP) in vz.61; also 9x18mm Makarov in vz.82
and 9x17mm (.380ACP) in vz.83 The vz.61 Skorpion and its variants are manufactured by Ceska Zbrojovka (Uhersky Brod, Czech Republic). The vz.61 Skorpion (vz. means "vzor" in Chech, or model in English) submachine gun was designed as a dual purpose weapon, intended to be used as a close combat assault weapon as well as a personal defense weapon. Small size makes this weapon very suitable for concealed carry or for use in a confined space, such as cars or aircraft, so this gun became popular among both police, security and counter-terror units, as well as among some terrorist groups. The vz.61 uses relatively weak 7.65mm Browning cartridge, so it employs a simple blowback principle to operate. The gun features an ambidextrous cocking handle (two small button-shaped handles on each side of the receiver). The safety/firing mode switch is located at the left side above the firing handle. The gun can be fired in single shots or in full auto. To decrease rate of fire to practical rate, the vz.61 features a rate reducer, that is located in the handle and catches the bolt in the rearward position for a small amount of time after the each shot. The vz.61 may be carried in a special holster, and may be fired single-handed or with a two-hand grip, with or without the stock extension, so it has slightly longer effective range than other pistols of the same caliber. The variants of the vz.61 include models vz.82 and vz.83 which are almost identical to the vz.61. The main difference is that those SMGs are chambered in different 9mm cartridges. The only external difference is that 9mm versions use straight box magazines, instead of the original curved box magazines. The vz.61 and its variants are in use by some Czech, Slovenian, Egypt and Libyan units, as well as other countries. Experience one TODAY at Midwest Gun and Range! Check back often as we frequently add new Machine Guns! |
