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ZK-383
ZK-383 is a submachine gun of Czechoslovakian origin. It was designed by Koucký brothers on Zbrojovka Brno weapon factory. The production started in 1938 mostly for export in South American states. After Czechoslovakia was occupied by Germany, most ZK-383s were supplied to Bulgaria where it became the main SMG in World War II era. Waffen-SS also used this SMG under the destignation MP 383(t). After the war the production continued until 1966. About 20,000 were manufactured.
ZK-383 existed in three version: standard, a police model ZK-383P that lacked a folding bipod and detachable barrel, and post-war ZK-383H that had an underslung magazine instead of left side attaching magazine on previous versions.
Specifications
(1938 - 1966)
- Type: Submachine Gun
- Caliber: 9x19mm
- Weight: 9.4 lbs (4.3 kg)
- Length: 34.4 in (87.5 cm)
- Barrel length: 12.8 in (32.5 cm)
- Feed System: 30 or 40-Round Detachable Box Magazine
- Rate of Fire: 500-700 rpm
- Fire Modes: Semi-Auto/Full-Auto
The ZK-383 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Eighth (Osmiyat) | Anton Gorchev | Vlado | 1969 | |
| The Eighth (Osmiyat) | Resistance fighters | 1969 |
Video Games
| Game Title | Appears as | Mods | Notation | Release Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bioshock Infinite | "Machine Gun" | 2013 |