Skorpion vz. 61
Also known as VZ61
The Škorpion vz. 61 (or Sa vz. 61 Skorpion) is a Czechoslovak machine pistol developed in 1959 by Miroslav Rybář (1924–1970) and produced under the official designation Samopal vzor 61 ("submachine gun model 1961") by the Česká zbrojovka arms factory in Uherský Brod from 1963 to 1979. The standard version uses .32 ACP ammunition.
Key facts
- Weapon.name
- Škorpion vz. 61
- Weapon.image
- File:Sa vz. 61 Škorpion.jpg
- Weapon.image_size
- 300
- Weapon.origin
- Czechoslovak Socialist Republic
- Weapon.type
- Machine pistol Submachine gun
- Weapon.is_ranged
- yes
- Weapon.service
- 1961–present
- Weapon.used_by
- See Users
- Weapon.designer
- Miroslav Rybář
- Weapon.design_date
- 1959
- Weapon.manufacturer
- Česká zbrojovka Uherský Brod, Zastava Arms
- Weapon.production_date
- 1961–1979 and 2009–present
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Categories
.32 ACP submachine guns.380 ACP submachine guns9×18mm Makarov submachine guns9mm Parabellum submachine gunsInfantry weapons of the Cold WarMachine pistolsSimple blowback firearmsSubmachine guns of CzechoslovakiaSubmachine guns of the Cold WarTelescoping bolt submachine gunsWeapons and ammunition introduced in 1961