One of the oldest designs of Czech smgs first introduced in the 1930s. Manufactured up to 1948 and continued in use until the 1960s. Very well made from machined parts with refinements such as a bipod, quick change barrel and variable rate of fire the ZK 383 could double as a light machine gun. This weapon was sold to Bulgaria, Brazil and Venezuela. Yhis example carries stampings from Venezuelan army.
Marks and Stamps: (Top of mag housing) KUL.PISTOLE MOD.ZK 383 KAL.9 mm CS.ZBROJOVKA A.S. BRNO (Top of receiver) FUERZAS ARMADAS MILITARES VENEZUELA Crest Serial no| Accession Number: 247 | Period of Use: 1930s - 1970s |
| Type: Machine pistol/SMG | War Zones: Second World War; Latin America |
| Country of Origin: Czechoslovakia | Type Date: 1930s |
| Manufacturer: Ceskoslovenska zbrojovka, Brno | Serial Number: 00479 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 9mm Parabellum |
| Weight: 4250g | Length Overall: 902m |
| Cyclic Rate: 500 or 700rpm | Length Barrel: 324mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 1936 |