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  • ZB-47
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  • The ZB-47 was a submachine gun of Czechoslovak origin chambered in the 9 x 19 mm Parabellum round fed from a 32 round magazine. It has a unique thumbhole grip and came with a fixed wood and retractable stock. The magazine of the ZB-47 is inserted vertically assisted with a swiveling pivoted extractor to cycle its operation.
  • The ZB-47 was a submachine gun of Czechoslovak origin chambered in the 9×19mm Parabellum round fed from a 32 round magazine. The weapon was intended for tank and vehicle crews, who being forced to operate in cramped spaces, required compact weapon without protruding parts (e.g. magazine). It had an unconventional thumbhole grip (featured nowadays on FN P-90) and came with a fixed wood or metal retractable stock. The magazine of the ZB-47 was positioned horizontally, assisted with a swiveling pivoted extractor to cycle its operation. Magazine cover also served as guide for retractable metal stock.
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Origin
  • Czechoslovakia
Name
  • ZB-47
Maker
  • Zbrojovka Brno
Type
Cartridge
  • 9
Caliber
  • 9
Manufacturer
Sights
  • Iron sights
is ranged
  • YES
Action
  • Blowback
Magazine
  • 32
feed
  • 32
Birth
  • 1947
Designer
  • Václav Holek
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  • The ZB-47 was a submachine gun of Czechoslovak origin chambered in the 9 x 19 mm Parabellum round fed from a 32 round magazine. It has a unique thumbhole grip and came with a fixed wood and retractable stock. The magazine of the ZB-47 is inserted vertically assisted with a swiveling pivoted extractor to cycle its operation.
  • The ZB-47 was a submachine gun of Czechoslovak origin chambered in the 9×19mm Parabellum round fed from a 32 round magazine. The weapon was intended for tank and vehicle crews, who being forced to operate in cramped spaces, required compact weapon without protruding parts (e.g. magazine). It had an unconventional thumbhole grip (featured nowadays on FN P-90) and came with a fixed wood or metal retractable stock. The magazine of the ZB-47 was positioned horizontally, assisted with a swiveling pivoted extractor to cycle its operation. Magazine cover also served as guide for retractable metal stock.