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{{Infobox weapon
{{Infobox weapon
| is_ranged = yes
| is_ranged = yes
| image = Agram-2000.jpg
| image = Agram-2000.jpg
| caption = A non-suppressed Agram-2000
| caption = A non-suppressed Agram-2000
| name = Agram 2000
| name = Agram 2000
| type = [[Submachine gun]]
| type = [[Submachine gun]]
| origin = [[Croatia]]
| origin = {{flag|Croatia}}
| era =
| era =
| platform =
| platform =
| target =
| target =
| designer = Ivan Vugrek
| design_date =
| design_date = 1990
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| production_date = 1990s
| manufacturer = Precizna Mehanika
| service =
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| production_date = 1990-present
| used_by = [[Croatian Army|HV]]<br>[[Croatian Defence Council|HVO]]<br>[[Kosovo Liberation Army|UÇK]]<br>[[ARBiH]]<br>[[Azov Regiment]]
| service = 1991–present
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| wars = [[Yugoslav Wars]]<br> [[Kosovo war]]<br>[[Croatian War of Independence|Croatia War]]<br>[[Bosnian War]]<br>[[War in Donbass]]<br>[[2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine]]
| spec_type =
| used_by =
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| wars = [[Yugoslav Wars]]<br/>[[Croatian War of Independence]]<br>[[Bosnian War]]<br/> [[Kosovo War]]<br>[[Russo-Ukrainian War]]
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| caliber = [[9×19mm Parabellum]]
| spec_type =
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| part_length = 200 mm
| caliber = 9mm
| cartridge =
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| part_length = 200 mm
| feed = 15-, 22-, or 32-round [[box magazine]]
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| cartridge = [[9×19mm Parabellum]]
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| action = Blowback
| feed = 15-, 22-, or 32-round [[box magazine]]<ref>[https://www.forgottenweapons.com/agram-2000-croatias-gangster-gun/ Agram 2000: Croatia’s Gangster Gun]. [[Forgotten Weapons]]. Ian McCollum. June 13, 2022.</ref>
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| rate = 800 round/min
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| action = Blowback
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| velocity = ~330 m/s (1083 ft/s)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.military-today.com/firearms/agram_2000.htm |title = Agram 2000 Submachine Gun {{!}} Military-Today.com}}</ref>
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| rate = 800 round/min
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| weight = 1.8 kg
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| velocity = ~330 m/s (1083 ft/s)<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.military-today.com/firearms/agram_2000.htm |title = Agram 2000 Submachine Gun {{!}} Military-Today.com}}</ref>
| length = 482 mm
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| weight = 1.8 kg
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| variants = Agram 2002
| length = 482 mm (with suppressor)<br/>348mm (without suppressor)
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| number =
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| variants = Agram 1995<br/>Agram 2002
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| number =
}}
}}


The '''Agram 2000''' is a [[Croatia]]n [[submachine gun]] based on Beretta's model [[Beretta M12|M12]]. ("Agram" is the old German name for [[Zagreb]], the capital of [[Croatia]].) The vast numbers of ex-special forces Agrams in Croatia after the [[Croatian War of Independence]], as well as the availability of a sound suppressor, has made it a popular choice for criminals. Infamously unreliable in the war period due to its poorly constructed magazines, it would often fail to feed rounds from the magazine, decreasing its commercial demand outside of Croatia and transnational criminal organizations of the time.
The '''Agram 2000''' is a [[Croatia]]n [[submachine gun]] inspired by Beretta's model [[Beretta M12|M12]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ9p2fGKTs4&t=342s|title=Agram 2002: Little brother to the Croatian 'gangster' gun, with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson|website=[[YouTube]] |date=6 March 2024 |access-date=March 7, 2024}}</ref> The name "Agram" is the old German name for [[Zagreb]], the capital of [[Croatia]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Grad Zagreb službene stranice |url=http://www.zagreb.hr/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170620052031/http://www.zagreb.hr/ |archive-date=20 June 2017 |access-date=20 June 2017}}</ref> The vast numbers of ex-special forces Agrams in Croatia after the [[Croatian War of Independence]], as well as the availability of a sound suppressor, has made it a popular choice for criminals.<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://hrvatski-vojnik.hr/kratke-strojnice-domovinskog-rata/|title=Kratke strojnice Domovinskog rata|magazine=[[Hrvatski vojnik]]|issue=123|date=9 July 2007|language=hr|accessdate=14 September 2020}} </ref> It was never officially adopted by the [[Croatian Army]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2008-10-26 |title=Современное стрелковое оружие - Пистолеты-пулеметы - Agram 2000 |url=http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg38-r.htm |access-date=2024-03-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081026033825/http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg38-r.htm |archive-date=2008-10-26 |language=ru}}</ref> Infamously unreliable in the war period due to its poorly constructed magazines, it would often fail to feed rounds from the magazine, decreasing its commercial demand outside of Croatia and transnational criminal organizations of the time.


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The Agram 2000, like the Beretta M12, was chambered for the [[9×19mm Parabellum]] cartridge. These weapons were used in the [[Kosovo War]] and were preferred due to its full-auto fire, provisions for silencer, flexible ammunition count and compact size.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-01-23 |title=Agram 2000 |url=https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=473 |access-date=2022-12-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123190943/https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=473 |archive-date=2018-01-23 }}</ref> Today, the 2000 series is a rarity outside the Balkan areas, because even though it is still produced in Croatia, its production has been scaled down. Mainly produced between 1990 and 1993, only a few more examples have been produced since 1997. The reason for this is that the Agram 2000 is locally manufactured and there is no more conflict or demand for a fully automatic SMG in the region anymore, and low demand due to poor and cheap construction.
The Agram 2000, like the Beretta M12, was chambered for the [[9×19mm Parabellum]] cartridge.
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These weapons were used in the Kosovo war by both sides of the conflict, and were preferred due to its full-auto fire, provisions for silencer, flexible ammunition count and compact size. Today, the 2000 series is a rarity outside of the Balkan areas, because even though it is still produced in Croatia, its production has been scaled down. Mainly produced between 1990 and 1993, since 1997 only a few more examples have been produced. The reason for this is that the Agram 2000 is locally manufactured and there is no more conflict or demand for a fully auto SMG in the region anymore, and low demand due to poor and cheap construction.


==Specifications==
==Specifications==
The most unique feature on this gun is the thumb-hole [[foregrip]] that ensures a firm grip and good recoil control while firing fully auto. The charging handle is on the left hand side of the receiver, just above the [[Magazine (firearms)|magazine]]. The fire selector is found just above the trigger which allows for safety, single-shot, and full-auto firing modes (S/1/A). The barrel shroud is perforated for heat dispersion and sports a front [[iron sight]] post. The rear sight is a flip-up sight that can dial its zero up to {{convert|150|m}}. Some sources report that it has a rate of fire of 800 [[Rate of fire|rounds per minute]]. The barrel is slightly longer and is threaded to enable the attachment of a silencer or muzzle brake. The materials used for making this weapon include stamped, sheet metal and molded plastic. The specifications for the [[buttstock]] do not exist. The Agram 2000 measures at about {{convert|13.8|in}} without the sound suppressor on.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=473|title=Agram 2000|author=Military Factory|accessdate=24 October 2019}}</ref>
The unique feature on this gun is the thumb-hole [[Vertical forward grip|foregrip]] that ensures a firm grip and good recoil control while firing fully auto. The charging handle is on the left-hand side of the receiver, just above the [[Magazine (firearms)|magazine]]. The fire selector is found just above the trigger which allows for safety, single-shot, and full-auto firing modes (S/1/A). The barrel shroud is perforated for heat dispersion and sports a front [[Iron sights|iron sight]] post. The rear sight is a flip-up sight that can dial its zero up to {{convert|150|m}}. Some sources report that it has a rate of fire of 800 [[Rate of fire|rounds per minute]]. The barrel is slightly longer and a thread-on barrel sleeve is included to enable the attachment of a silencer or muzzle brake. The materials used for making this weapon include stamped, sheet metal and molded plastic. The specifications for the [[buttstock]] do not exist. The Agram 2000 measures at about {{convert|13.8|in}} without the sound suppressor on.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=473|title=Agram 2000|author=Military Factory|accessdate=24 October 2019}}</ref>

== Variants ==

* '''Agram 1995''' – straight box magazine, no handguard
* '''Agram 2002''' – straight box magazine, adjustable sight, reshaped plastic handguard

== Users ==

* {{Flag|Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina}}
* {{Flag|Croatia}}
* {{Flag|Herzeg-Bosnia}}
* {{Flag|Federal Republic of Yugoslavia}}
* {{Flagicon image|Flag of the Kosovo Liberation Army.svg}} [[Kosovo Liberation Army]]: smuggled from Croatia by [[Arms trafficking|arms smugglers]]
* {{Flag|Ukraine}}: confiscated from criminals and were pressed into use with [[Territorial Defense Forces (Ukraine)|Territorial Defense Forces]] during the [[Battle of Kyiv (2022)|Battle of Kyiv]]<ref> {{cite tweet|url=https://twitter.com/war_noir/status/1510721011389505544|author= War Noir|user=war_noir|title=#Russia #Ukraine 🇷🇺🇺🇦: Interesting photo of the members of #Ukrainian TDF including a combatant from #USA 🇺🇲. Combatants seem to be armed with AK-74 rifles, AKM rifles, PKM MGs, RPK-74 LMG, #Turkish 🇹🇷 MKE MP5A3 SMG and a rare #Croatian 🇭🇷 Agram 2000 SMG.|number=1510721011389505544|date=April 3, 2022}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==Sources==
* {{cite magazine|url=https://hrvatski-vojnik.hr/kratke-strojnice-domovinskog-rata/|title=Kratke strojnice Domovinskog rata|magazine=[[Hrvatski vojnik]]|issue=123|date=9 July 2007|language=hr|accessdate=14 September 2020}}
* [https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.asp?smallarms_id=473 Small Arms Military Factory]


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Latest revision as of 17:47, 23 September 2024

Agram 2000
A non-suppressed Agram-2000
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of origin Croatia
Service history
In service1991–present
WarsYugoslav Wars
Croatian War of Independence
Bosnian War
Kosovo War
Russo-Ukrainian War
Production history
DesignerIvan Vugrek
Designed1990
ManufacturerPrecizna Mehanika
Produced1990-present
VariantsAgram 1995
Agram 2002
Specifications
Mass1.8 kg
Length482 mm (with suppressor)
348mm (without suppressor)
Barrel length200 mm
Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
Caliber9mm
ActionBlowback
Rate of fire800 round/min
Muzzle velocity~330 m/s (1083 ft/s)[1]
Feed system15-, 22-, or 32-round box magazine[2]

The Agram 2000 is a Croatian submachine gun inspired by Beretta's model M12.[3] The name "Agram" is the old German name for Zagreb, the capital of Croatia.[4] The vast numbers of ex-special forces Agrams in Croatia after the Croatian War of Independence, as well as the availability of a sound suppressor, has made it a popular choice for criminals.[5] It was never officially adopted by the Croatian Army.[6] Infamously unreliable in the war period due to its poorly constructed magazines, it would often fail to feed rounds from the magazine, decreasing its commercial demand outside of Croatia and transnational criminal organizations of the time.

The Agram 2000, like the Beretta M12, was chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. These weapons were used in the Kosovo War and were preferred due to its full-auto fire, provisions for silencer, flexible ammunition count and compact size.[7] Today, the 2000 series is a rarity outside the Balkan areas, because even though it is still produced in Croatia, its production has been scaled down. Mainly produced between 1990 and 1993, only a few more examples have been produced since 1997. The reason for this is that the Agram 2000 is locally manufactured and there is no more conflict or demand for a fully automatic SMG in the region anymore, and low demand due to poor and cheap construction.

Specifications

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The unique feature on this gun is the thumb-hole foregrip that ensures a firm grip and good recoil control while firing fully auto. The charging handle is on the left-hand side of the receiver, just above the magazine. The fire selector is found just above the trigger which allows for safety, single-shot, and full-auto firing modes (S/1/A). The barrel shroud is perforated for heat dispersion and sports a front iron sight post. The rear sight is a flip-up sight that can dial its zero up to 150 metres (490 ft). Some sources report that it has a rate of fire of 800 rounds per minute. The barrel is slightly longer and a thread-on barrel sleeve is included to enable the attachment of a silencer or muzzle brake. The materials used for making this weapon include stamped, sheet metal and molded plastic. The specifications for the buttstock do not exist. The Agram 2000 measures at about 13.8 inches (350 mm) without the sound suppressor on.[8]

Variants

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  • Agram 1995 – straight box magazine, no handguard
  • Agram 2002 – straight box magazine, adjustable sight, reshaped plastic handguard

Users

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References

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  1. ^ "Agram 2000 Submachine Gun | Military-Today.com".
  2. ^ Agram 2000: Croatia’s Gangster Gun. Forgotten Weapons. Ian McCollum. June 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "Agram 2002: Little brother to the Croatian 'gangster' gun, with firearms expert Jonathan Ferguson". YouTube. 6 March 2024. Retrieved March 7, 2024.
  4. ^ "Grad Zagreb službene stranice". Archived from the original on 20 June 2017. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
  5. ^ "Kratke strojnice Domovinskog rata". Hrvatski vojnik (in Croatian). No. 123. 9 July 2007. Retrieved 14 September 2020.
  6. ^ "Современное стрелковое оружие - Пистолеты-пулеметы - Agram 2000" (in Russian). 2008-10-26. Archived from the original on 2008-10-26. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
  7. ^ "Agram 2000". 2018-01-23. Archived from the original on 2018-01-23. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  8. ^ Military Factory. "Agram 2000". Retrieved 24 October 2019.
  9. ^ War Noir [@war_noir] (April 3, 2022). "#Russia #Ukraine 🇷🇺🇺🇦: Interesting photo of the members of #Ukrainian TDF including a combatant from #USA 🇺🇲. Combatants seem to be armed with AK-74 rifles, AKM rifles, PKM MGs, RPK-74 LMG, #Turkish 🇹🇷 MKE MP5A3 SMG and a rare #Croatian 🇭🇷 Agram 2000 SMG" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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