| PHP | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Croatia |
| Service history | |
| Wars | Croatian War of Independence |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | HS Produkt |
| Produced | 1990–1994[1] |
| Variants | MV 17 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 985 g (2.172 lb) (empty) |
| Length | 195 cm (77 in) |
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| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger) |
| Caliber | 9 mm |
| Action | Short recoil operated |
| Feed system | Detachable two column box magazine |
The PHP (short for Prvi Hrvatski Pištolj) (MV) was the first major production pistol in Croatia, chambered in the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. "Prvi Hrvatski Pištolj" stands for "first Croatian pistol" and was manufactured by HS Produkt.[2][3]
Variants[]
The MV 17 has a longer 140 mm barrel and somewhat resembles a Walther P38.
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ http://www.mup.hr/main.aspx?id=150280
- ↑ "PHP MV 9 and PHP VM 17 pistol (Croatia)". http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg/hr/php-e.html. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
- ↑ "Home / Handguns / SURPLUS HANDGUNS (SHG) / PHP MV 9 9mm Pistol". Southern Ohio Gun International Inc. LLC. http://www.southernohiogun.com/handguns-1/surplus-handguns/php-mv-9-9mm-pistol.html. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
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