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M84 "Skorpion" copy

Description

Yugoslavian copy of Czech vz 61 'Skorpion' machine-pistol. Originally designed in late 1950s these were made in Czechoslovakia until 1979, then licensed to Yugoslavia in 1984 (hence M84). Tyhis example carries a 1986 date stamp. Unusual design includes an oscillating weight in the pistol grip used to slow down rate of fire.

Marks and Stamps: (L side of reciver) Serial no (Under mag housing) 1986 Serial no

Specifications

Accession Number: 313 Period of Use: 19803-present
Type: Machine pistol/SMG War Zones: Former Yugoslavia
Country of Origin: Yugoslavia Type Date: 1961
Manufacturer: Crvena Zastava (currently Zastava Arms), Serial Number: 29375
Manufacture Date: 1986 Calibre/Ammunition: 7.65mm (0.32"acp)
Weight: 1310g Length Overall: 522mm
Cyclic Rate: 700rpm Length Barrel: 114mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: CG 39954

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