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Skorpion
Model: Vz. 61 SkorpionWith constant use since 1961, the Czechoslovakian Skorpion is a very long-lived machine pistol. While originally developed as a weapon for security forces, the Skorpion found use in the Czechoslovak Army for vehicle crews, staff, and special forces. One distinguishing feature is the top-folding stock which fits over the barrel.
Due to the extremely high rate of fire, the Skorpion employs a rate reducer in the pistol grip to lower the rate of fire from 1000 rpm to 850. Other than the rate reducer, it's a very simple closed bolt blowback-operated machine pistol. Along with the original Vz. 61, there's the Vz. 68 in 9x19mm Parabellum, the Vz. 65 and 82 in 9x19mm Makarov, and Vz. 64 and 83 in .380 ACP. The M84 is a Yugoslavian copy recognizable by the synthetic pistol grip, while the M84A is a semi-automatic civilian pistol available in .32 ACP and .380 ACP. The 9mm variants can be recognized by a straight box magazine.
| Specifications: | |
| Weight: | 1.30kg (2.87lb) (vz. 61) 1.28kg (2.8 lb) (vz. 61 E) 1.44kg (3.2 lb) (vz. 82, vz. 83) |
| Length: | 517mm (20.4in) stock extended 270mm (10.6 in) stock folded |
| Barrel Length: | 115mm (4.5 in) (vz. 61, vz. 61 E) 113mm (4.4 in) (vz. 82, vz. 83) |
| Cartridge: | .32 ACP 9x19mm Parabellum 9x18mm Makarov .380 ACP |
| Action: | Blowback |
| Muzzle Velocity: | 320m/s (1,050 ft/s) (vz. 61, vz. 61 E, vz. 82) 292m/s (958.0 ft/s) (vz. 83) |
| Effective Range: | 30 yd (25 m). |
| Feed System: | Detachable box magazine. 10, 20 |
| Sights: | Adjustable front post, flip-up rear |
Where to find
CZ USA has discontinued their production of semi-automatic Skorpions, making it more difficult to find one. The price for a semi-auto pistol is usually around $400. Also, the Czech Republic, Yugoslavia, Egypt, Indonesia, and various other countries continue to use the Skorpion.
Complexity
The Skorpion is generally extremely reliable across the board, owing to its simple construction and mechanisms. The rate reducer allows for a more manageable rate of fire than it would ordinarily have.
Controls
- Safety: Located on the left side of the receiver. Push to the right for SAFE, middle for SEMI, left for FULL.
- Magazine release: Located on the left side of the middle of the frame.
- Charging handle: Located on the left side of the upper receiver.
Loading
Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Push the safety all the way to the right to activate it.
- Take a loaded magazine and push it into the magazine well until it clicks.
- Pull the charging handle back and let it snap forward to chamber a round.
- Cannot be done.
Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Take a loaded magazine and push it into the magazine well until it clicks.
Unloading
How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Push the safety all the way to the right to activate it.
- Push the magazine release and pull the magazine free.
- Pull the charging handle back and examine the chamber for any ammunition. Release the charging handle.
- Deactivate the safety.
- Pull the trigger.
Field Stripping
How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
- Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
- Unload the weapon as described above.
- Push the protruding end of the receiver pin on the right side of the front of the frame and pull it from the left until it stops.
- Push the receiver forward and tilt it up to expose the interior.
- Pull the charging handle back, remove the cocking points, and pull the bolt from the receiver.
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unless you are a member of the kgb odds are you won't ever see one of these. With its high cyclic rate you will be out of ammo about the time the 3rd zombie heads your way. another poor choice on z day. these are cqb weapons not designed for sustained fire. not to mention the truckload of ammo you will need to keep this small weak handgun fed.
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