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Type 79 — specifications, caliber, stats, review, photos | WeaponAtlas

Type 79 is a Chinese submachine gun chambered for 7.62×25mm Tokarev, introduced in 1979. It uses a gas-operated system and a 20-round box magazine; serial production began in 1981.

ManufacturerNorinco
Year introduced1979
Caliber7.62×25mm Tokarev
Weight (unloaded)1.750 kg
Length740 mm
Barrel length250 mm
Magazine capacity20 rounds
Rate of fire650 rpm

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