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Varan PMX-80
Type Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin Flag of South Africa 1928-1994 South Africa
Service history
In service n/a
Used by n/a
Production history
Designed 1980
Manufacturer Varan
Specifications
Cartridge 9x19 mm Parabellum
Action Blowback
Rate of fire Semi-automatic
Sights Iron

The Varan PMX-80 was a semi-automatic pistol of South African origin.[1] The PMX-80 was manufactured due to the arms embargo on the-then apartheid South African government. The PMX-80 is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum and is fed from a grip inserted magazine.

References[]

  1. Small Arms Illustrated, 2010

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