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Izhevsk Mechanical Plant VSS Vintorez 9x39mm Russian Sniper

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Soviet designated marksman rifle with integral suppressor in 9x39mm, designed for covert operations requiring silent precision fire through body armor.

Type: Rifle

Action: Semi-Automatic

Caliber: 9x39mm

Capacity: 10

Year introduced: 1987, USSR

Weight: 66 oz

Overall length: 36"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: military