ZASTAVA M56 Submachine Gun

The Zastava M56 is a Yugoslavian submachine gun that was developed and produced in the former Yugoslavia. This weapon was introduced into the armament of the Yugoslav armed forces and also exported to various countries. The M56 is known for its reliability and simple design, reminiscent of the German WWII MP40 submachine gun. The submachine gun uses Soviet 7.62x25 mm Tokarev pistol cartridges. It served the Yugoslav army for many years and also took part in the civil wars in the Balkans in the 1990s.

The M56 is a fully automatic weapon with a firing cadence of around 700 rounds per minute. This submachine gun was widely used in Yugoslav war conflicts, such as in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and also in the Kosovo War. It was popular among guerrillas and resistance units due to its reliability and ease of maintenance. Despite its age, the M56 submachine gun still serves in the armaments of some countries in the Balkan region and is still considered a functional weapon. Its simple design and reliability have earned it respect among users around the world.