Crogar M91: MP40 Meets Yugo M56 in the Croatian Homeland War

Published on July 10, 2023
Duration: 9:08

This guide details the field stripping process for the Crogar M91 submachine gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers removing the heat shield, recoil spring assembly, and bolt. The video highlights the firearm's MP40-like recoil system and unique bolt design. Production was limited, making this an uncommon firearm with historical significance from the Croatian Homeland War.

Quick Summary

The Crogar M91 is a rare Croatian submachine gun from the 1991 Homeland War, featuring an open-bolt blowback action, folding stock, and MP40-like recoil spring. It uses Yugoslavian M56 magazines and has a unique selector switch. Production was very limited, with only a few hundred units made, making it a significant historical artifact.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Historical Context
  2. 01:53Basic Features and Magazine
  3. 03:04Controls and Markings
  4. 04:41Sights and Heat Shield
  5. 05:38Disassembly and Internal Design
  6. 07:58Conclusion and Rarity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Crogar M91 submachine gun?

The Crogar M91 is a rare, locally manufactured submachine gun from Croatia, developed during the Croatian Homeland War. It features an open-bolt, blowback action and utilizes Yugoslavian M56 magazines, chambered in 7.62x25mm Tokarev or 9mm Parabellum.

What historical context surrounds the Crogar M91?

The Crogar M91 emerged from the breakup of Yugoslavia in 1991, as Croatia urgently needed to produce its own arms due to a lack of a formal military force and limited access to external supplies during the Croatian Homeland War.

What are the key design features of the Crogar M91?

Key features include a side-folding metal stock, an open-bolt blowback action, a unique linear selector switch (Safe, Semi, Full Auto), and a telescoping recoil spring assembly similar to the MP40. It uses M56 magazines and is marked with the Croatian crest.

How rare is the Crogar M91?

Production of the Crogar M91 was extremely limited, with estimates suggesting only a few hundred units were ever manufactured. These indigenous designs were phased out after the war as the Croatian military standardized its small arms.

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