Orița M1941

Uzina Mecanică Cugir (UMCMC) · Submachine-Gun · Out Of Production · 1941

Weight (empty)3460 g (122.0 oz)
Overall Length894 mm (35.20")
Barrel Length287 mm (11.30")
Magazine Capacity32 rounds
Action TypeBlowback
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity380 m/s (1247 fps)
Muzzle Energy538 J (397 ft·lbf)
Effective Range200 m (219 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum

The Orița M1941 was the first Romanian-designed and manufactured submachine gun, named for Captain Marin Orița of the Romanian Army Military Technical Corps with significant contributions from Czech engineer Leopold Jašek. A blowback, open-bolt selective-fire weapon chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, it featured a milled steel receiver, a long 287 mm barrel, and a fixed wooden full stock. It was manufactured at the Uzina Mecanică Cugir works and entered Romanian Army service in 1943.

Country of Origin: Romania

Designer: Marin Orița