VSS Vintorez

The VSS Vintorez (Russian: Винто́вка Сна́йперская Специа́льная «Винторе́з», tr. Vintóvka Snáyperskaya Spetsiálnaya "Vintorez", lit. 'Special "Sniper" Rifle "Thread Cutter"; GRAU designation 6P29) is a marksman rifle featuring an integral suppressor originating from the Soviet Union. The Vintorez was developed alongside the AS Val to replace modified general-purpose firearms, such as the AKS-74UB, BS-1, APB, and PB, for clandestine operations. Development of the Vintorez began in 1983 prior to the AS Val in 1985 by TsNIITochMash based on the prototype RG-036 completed in 1981. Manufacturing began at the Tula Arms Plant after its initial adoption in 1987.

VSS Vintorez

The VSS Vintorez (Russian: Винто́вка Сна́йперская Специа́льная «Винторе́з», tr. Vintóvka Snáyperskaya Spetsiálnaya "Vintorez", lit. 'Special "Sniper" Rifle "Thread Cutter"; GRAU designation 6P29) is a marksman rifle featuring an integral suppressor originating from the Soviet Union. The Vintorez was developed alongside the AS Val to replace modified general-purpose firearms, such as the AKS-74UB, BS-1, APB, and PB, for clandestine operations. Development of the Vintorez began in 1983 prior to the AS Val in 1985 by TsNIITochMash based on the prototype RG-036 completed in 1981. Manufacturing began at the Tula Arms Plant after its initial adoption in 1987.