| Type 70 pistol | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | North Korea |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1970－ |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1970 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | .32 ACP |
| Action | Blowback |
| Feed system | 7-round detachable magazine |
The Type 70 (Korean: 70식 권총) is a North Korean-designed and manufactured semi-automatic pistol chambered in .32 ACP.
The Type 70 was first produced in 1970. It replaced the Type 64, which is a clone of the Browning M1900.
The Type 70 is issued to both high-ranking Korean People's Army and Ministry of Social Security officers. The Type 68 pistol continues to be used by junior and senior non-commissioned officers in the KPA.
The Type 70 is modeled after the FN M1910, Makarov PM, and the Walther PPK. The pistol has a blowback action and has fixed iron sights.
It is 6.3 inches long, with a barrel length of 3.74 inches. The muzzle velocity is 1,035 feet per second with an effective range of 50 meters. The pistol uses a cross bolt-type safety, located above the trigger. The magazine release is at the bottom of the grip.
To disassemble the Type 70, the safety needs to taken out first.
