The M56 submachine gun is a Yugoslavian submachine gun chambered in 7.62×25mm Tokarev, designed for use with the Yugoslav People's Army. Initially a state-funded product, it was later produced by Zastava Arms and saw use in a number of conflicts following the breakup of …

Apr 29, 2017 · The M-56 is a Yugoslav take on the MP-40 design, produced starting in 1956 to replace its previously issued M49 submachine gun (which was a copy of the Soviet PPSh-41). The M56 is simpler than the MP40, however, and chambered for …

Yugo M56 Parts Kit. Each Parts Kit comes with one 32rd magazine. Great for semi-auto or post sample builds. Can be built as 7.62x25 or 9mm.

The M-56 is a Yugoslav take on the MP-40 design, produced starting in 1956 to replace its previously issued M49 submachine gun (which was a copy of the Soviet PPSh-41). The M56 is simpler than...

Jul 16, 2024 · It's simple tube construction and overall streamlined manufacturing process set the M56 up to replace the M49 series of submachine guns which eventually took place in 1975.

Zastava M56. In the mid 1950s SFR Yugoslavia sought to replace the M49, its indigenously produced copy of the PPSh-41, with a new submachine gun. The M56 borrowed heavily in terms of ergonomics from the MP40, however, the mechanical similarities are minimal. The M56 does not use the MP40′s telescoping recoil spring.

May 18, 2022 · The Yugoslav M56 is a hybrid of the MP40 general design with the Soviet 7.62x25mm Tokarev cartridge, and a gun whose practical shootability is surprisingly better than its looks would lead one to expect.

The M56 submachine gun appears to be a simplified clone of German MP40 submachine gun, adapted for 7,62x25mm pistol ammunition, which, compared to 9x19mm ammunition of MP40 provided longer effective range and better penetration, but slightly less stopping power. The M56 submachine gun had a relatively long service life.

The M56 submachine gun is a Yugoslavian submachine gun chambered in 7.62×25mm Tokarev, designed for use with the Yugoslav People's Army. Initially a state-funded product, it was later produced by Zastava Arms and saw use in a number of conflicts following the breakup of …

The M56 is a Yugoslavian submachine gun developed by Zastava Arms in the 1950s. The design was heavily influenced by the German MP40, and it was chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev, a cartridge widely used by Eastern Bloc countries during the Cold War.