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Zastava M84
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ZastavaM84

Machine Pistols · Serbia
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ZastavaM84

⚙ Škorpion vz. 61 variant
Zastava M84
Zastava M84 Photo: User:Tsnena · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
30
Full-Auto Control
20
Magazine Capacity
25
Concealability
85
Accuracy
40
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
35
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Serbia
CategoryMachine Pistols
Operators21 countries
Data Quality85%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
44
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
184/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
30
Full-Auto Control
20
Magazine Capacity
25
Concealability
85
Accuracy
40
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
35
Versatility
45
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Zastava M84
Country
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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44
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1961
  • Service Entry Year1961
  • DesignerMiroslav Rybář
  • Weight (Empty)1.3 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersYugoslav military and security forces
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation8MOD.8
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessafe, semi-automatic, fully automatic
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity20
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire850
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typelever
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
  • Muzzle Velocity320 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)50 m
  • Effective Range (area)150 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Width43 mm
03 / History
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Zastava M84
05 / Operators
Operator Inventory1country · 2,085units
2,085active
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
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