Type 70 pistol
| Type 70 pistol | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 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.
History
The Type 70 was first produced in 1970.[1] It replaced the Type 64, which is a clone of the Browning 1900.[2]
Operational Use
The Type 70 is issued to both high-ranking Korean People's Army and Ministry of Social Security officers.[3] The Type 68 pistol continues to be used by junior and senior non-commissioned officers in the KPA.[1]
Design
The Type 70 is modeled after the FN M1910, Makarov PM, and the Walther PPK.[1] The pistol has a blowback action[4] and has fixed iron sights.[4]
It is 6.3 inches long, with a barrel length of 3.74 inches.[1] The muzzle velocity is 1,035 feet per second with an effective range of 50 meters.[1] The pistol uses a cross bolt-type safety,[3] located above the trigger.[4] The magazine release is at the bottom of the grip.[4]
To disassemble the Type 70, the safety needs to taken out first.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e Guttman, Jon (2020-03-12). "North Korea's homemade handgun — the Type 70". Military Times. Retrieved 2025-11-06.
- ^ https://www.forgottenweapons.com/north-korean-type-70-pistol-at-ria/
- ^ a b c Shea, Dan; Hong, Heebum (1 June 2012). "North Korean Small Arms (Democratic People's Republic of Korea)". Small Arms Review. Chipotle Publishing. Archived from the original on May 28, 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Type 70 North Korean Pistol". Modern Firearms. 2017-12-22. Retrieved 2025-11-27.
