MGV-176
Orbis d.o.o. · Submachine Gun · Discontinued · 1985
Also known as: Orbis MGV-176, MGV176
Overview
The MGV-176 is a Slovenian-made blowback-operated submachine gun chambered in .22 LR that fires from an open bolt. Developed in the 1980s as a modernized adaptation of the American-180 concept, it feeds from a flat pan magazine holding up to 161 rounds and reaches cyclic rates of 1,200 to 1,600 rounds per minute. Its selective-fire capability is controlled through a progressive trigger, with light pressure delivering single shots and full pressure producing fully automatic fire. Built with a polymer receiver and an underfolding wire stock, it saw police and paramilitary use during the breakup of Yugoslavia.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1810 g (63.8 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 3400 g (119.9 oz) |
| Overall Length | 795 mm (31.30") |
| Folded Length | 480 mm (18.90") |
| Barrel Length | 260 mm (10.24") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Open Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Progressive |
| Magazine Capacity | 161 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Drum |
| Muzzle Velocity | 330 m/s (1083 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 141 J (104 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 70 m (77 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 1500 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right-Hand |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Steel |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: 161-Round Pan Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety, Grip Safety
- Features: Open-Bolt Operation, Selective Fire Via Progressive Trigger, Underfolding Wire Stock, High-Capacity Flat Pan Magazine, Optional Sound Suppressor
Production
Production years: 1985-1990s
Produced in Slovenia; adopted by Slovenian police and used by various forces during the Yugoslav Wars.
Origin
Country of origin: Slovenia
Notes
The extreme cyclic rate lets the pan magazine empty in only a few seconds; a semi-automatic variant appeared during the Yugoslav Wars.
Background
Prized for its overwhelming volume of low-recoil rimfire fire, the MGV-176 could dump a 161-round pan magazine in seconds, making it a favored close-quarters weapon during the wars of Yugoslav succession.