Mekanika Uru
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A Mekanika Uru. Specifically, one of the later folding stock models, as opposed to the fixed wire stock from the original version.
The Mekanika Uru was a Brazilian submachine gun designed by Olympio Vieira de Mello, and manufactured by Brazilian gun maker Mekanika from 1977 to 1985. It is well-known for its simplicity and consists of only 17 main parts. It is named after a tropical bird of the same name. Approximately 10,000 units were made.
Specifications
Caliber: 9mm and .38 ACP (later versions).
Action: Blowback Operated, Open Bolt.
Capacity/Magazine: 32 Round Detachable Box Magazine.
Rate of Fire: ~750 rounds per minute on full-auto (gun is select fire and can be operated semi-auto).
Weight: 3 Kg (about 6.6 lbs).
Barrel Length: 175mm (About 6.9 inches).
Overall Length: 671mm (About 26.5 inches).
