Nicer Than It Looks: Yugoslav M56 at the Range
Submachine Guns
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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. This is largely the result of a very long receiver tube, which ensures that the bolt does not impact the rear endcap when cycling. That said, the stock and grip could really benefit from a more ergonomic design. This particular M56 is a very rare example of a fully transferrable one on the US NFA registry…
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