Type 64 submachine gun

The Type 64 submachine gun is a submachine gun of Chinese origin. Designed for silent operation, the Type 64 has an integral suppressor making the weapon considerably quieter.[1] The weapon is a magazine-fed selective-fire submachine gun using a closed-bolt, blowback action,[2] chambered for 7.62×25mm Type 51 (A Chinese manufactured version of the 7.62×25mm Tokarev round).[1]

For the Japanese assault rifle, see Howa Type 64. For the Japanese anti-tank missile, see Type 64 MAT. For the Taiwanese light tank, see Type 64 tank.
Type 64 submachine gun
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of originChina
Production history
ManufacturerNorinco
Specifications
Mass3.4kg
Length635mm Stock folded
843mm Stock open
Barrel length244mm
Cartridge7.62×25mm Type 51
Caliber7.62mm
ActionBlowback, closed bolt
Rate of fire1000rpm
Muzzle velocity960 f.p.s
Maximum firing range150-200m
Feed system30-round box magazine
SightsIron

This was one of the few Chinese-made small arms that were not based on any existing Soviet small arms.[3] The weapon was intentionally designed for Chinese special forces units that needs to conduct stealth operations.[4]

History

While the Type 64 has been used in the PLA, it was eventually replaced in service by the Type 85 submachine gun.[5]

Development

The Type 64 was designed from the beginning to be a suppressed weapon, unlike many other suppressed firearms that are simply modified versions of standard production guns. An amalgam of many designs, the gun features the bolt of a PPS submachine gun and the trigger group of a ZB vz. 26, both of which are grafted onto the receiver of an AKS-47.[1]

The safety/fire selector lever is based on the Type 56 assault rifle.[6] While standard 7.62mm Tokarev ammo can be used, it will increase the rate of having the integrated suppressor wear off.[6]

A flip-up rear sight is available, set for ranges from 100 to 200 meters.[7]

References
  1. Miller, Davis, The Illustrated Book of Guns, Chrysalis Book, (2004), p. 238
  2. Defense Intelligence Agency, ST-HB-07-03-74, Small Arms Identification and Operation Guide - Eurasian Communist Countries, United States Army, (1974), p. 97-98
  3. http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=1357
  4. https://web.archive.org/web/20061230045929/http://sinodefence.com/army/individual/submachine_64.asp
  5. https://www.historicalfirearms.info/post/141455761954/type-64-suppressed-submachine-gun
  6. https://modernfirearms.net/en/submachine-guns/china-submachine-guns/tip-64-eng-2/
  7. https://www.tactical-life.com/firearms/top-5-submachine-guns-china/
  • Type 64 - Website showing detailed pictures of a Type 64 submachine gun.
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