The Vz-83 is a variant of the Vz-61 Scorpion Submachine Gun. This model was produced in the early 1980s as a variant to make use of 9x18mm Makarov pistol rounds. It is very similar to the Vz-61 in that it has a foldable wire stock,an underbarrel-mounted laser sight, and fixed iron front andrear sights. However, unlike the Vz-61, this model has a twenty/thirty-round capacity straight-box magazine as opposed to the twenty-round curved boxes that its older cousin has.