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Type 79 submachine gun

Produced by China North Industries Corporation and China South

The Type 79 (Chinese: 1979年式冲锋枪; pinyin: 1979 Niánshì Chōngfēng Qiāng; lit. '1979 Year Type Submachine Gun') but more commonly known as (Chinese: 79式冲锋枪; pinyin: 79 Shì Chōngfēng Qiāng; lit. '79 Type Submachine Gun') is the first generation indigenous submachine gun made in China. This development came in coincidence after the start of the Sino-Soviet split. The submachine gun was certificated in 1979 and entered mass production in 1983.

Weight
70.4 oz
Barrel
8.9 in
Capacity
20 rds
Caliber
7.62×25 mm Tokarev
Type: submachine gun
Action: gas-operated
Model: 79 submachine gun
Overall Length: N/A
Estimated Avg New
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Estimated Avg Used
USD 0.00