The MGV-176 is a submachine gun chambered for the .22 Long Rifle cartridge.
It was manufactured in Yugoslavia by Gorenje from Velenje until 1979. Production continued in Slovenia where it is apparently still manufactured by Orbis.
The concept of this weapon is to overcome the deficiencies of the low power rimfire cartridge by rapidly delivering a large number of projectiles. The weapon therefore relies on the .22 LR's very low recoil and a high rate of fire of 1,200 RPM. It utilized a pan magazine mounted above the barrel, with a capacity of 161 rounds.
As the .22 long rifle is by far the cheapest and most easily accessible of all firearm cartridges, the weapon enjoys a certain popularity with enthusiasts in societies with liberal laws towards fully automatic weapons, such as Switzerland.
| MGV-176 | |
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| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | Slovenia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Slovenian police |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Orbis |
| Specifications | |
| Weight |
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| Length |
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| Barrel length | 260 mm |
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| Cartridge | .22 Long Rifle |
| Action | blowback, open bolt |
| Rate of fire | 1200-1600 round/min |
| Feed system | 161 round detachable pan magazine |
| Sights | Fixed open sights |
