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Arsenal Shipka
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Shipka
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The "Shipka" SMG was developed by Bulgarian company ARSENAL for police and military use, and currently is offered for export. It appeared on the market circa 1996. According to some sources, it is used by Bulgarian police and security forces.
"Shipka" (named after historical place in Bulgaria) is a straightforward design, using simple blowback operation and firing from open bolt. The lower receiver along with pistol grip and triggerguard is made from polymer, the upper receiver is made from steel. Simple buttstock is made from steel wire and folds to the left side of gun.
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Weapontype:
Submachine Gun
Manufacturer:
Arsenal AD
Operation:
Blowback operation, Open bolt.
Cartridge:
9x18mm Makarov; 9mm Parabellum
Weight:
(Unloaded) 2,1 kg
Length:
(stock closed/open): 338 / 625 mm
Barrel:
150 mm
Magazine Capacity:
32 rounds (25 rounds for 9mm)
Feed system:
detachable box magazine
Rate of fire:
700 RPM
Effective range:
150 meters
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