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FNA-B 43
FNA-B 43 submachine gun (Italy)
FNA-B 43 submachine gun (with 20-round magazine) Caliber 9x19mm Luger / Parabellum Weight 3,7 kg empty Length (stock closed/open) 526 / 790 mm Barrel length 200 mm Rate of fire 400 rounds per minute Magazine capacity 10, 20, 32 or 40 rounds
The FNA-B 43 submachine gun was designed and manufactured at the Fabbrica Nazionale d'Armie (National Arms Factory) in Brescia, with several thousands of guns made in 1943 and 1944. Despite its rather modern and compact appearance, it was built to pre-war standards of manufacturing and design. It had a delayed blowback action and a complicated trigger mechanism, as the gun fired from the closed bolt. Most of its parts were machined from solid steel, making it quite expensive to manufacture. Not surprisingly, its production was very limited in comparison to other contemporary submachine guns.
The FNA-B 43 submachine gun is delayed (retarded) blowback operated, selectively-fired weapon which fires from closed bolt. The delayed blowback action is achieved by using a Kiraly-type two-piece bolt with retarding lever, similar to that used in Hungarian 39M submachine gun. Since this weapon fires from the closed bolt, its firing pin has a separate spring, located inside the bolt, and a necessary linkage which releases the firing pin when bolt is fully in battery and the trigger is pulled. Fire mode selector is located on the left side of the gun, above the pistol grip. A separate safety lever is also located on the left side of the gun, above the trigger. Feed is from double stack, double feed magazines of the Beretta M38 pattern. The magazine housing is pivotally attached to the receiver and can be pivoted forward, so magazine would rest below the barrel and parallel to it – an useful feature when carrying a weapon with long 40-round magazine. The barrel of the gun is protected by a full length perforated jacket, made of steel, with integral muzzle brake – compensator at the front. The metallic shoulder stock folds down and forward, and rests on the right side of the gun when not required. The iron sights are fixed, with rear V-notsh sight factory zeroed for 100 meters range.
FNA-B 43 submachine gun (Italy)
FNA-B 43 submachine gun (with 20-round magazine) Caliber 9x19mm Luger / Parabellum Weight 3,7 kg empty Length (stock closed/open) 526 / 790 mm Barrel length 200 mm Rate of fire 400 rounds per minute Magazine capacity 10, 20, 32 or 40 rounds
The FNA-B 43 submachine gun was designed and manufactured at the Fabbrica Nazionale d'Armie (National Arms Factory) in Brescia, with several thousands of guns made in 1943 and 1944. Despite its rather modern and compact appearance, it was built to pre-war standards of manufacturing and design. It had a delayed blowback action and a complicated trigger mechanism, as the gun fired from the closed bolt. Most of its parts were machined from solid steel, making it quite expensive to manufacture. Not surprisingly, its production was very limited in comparison to other contemporary submachine guns.
The FNA-B 43 submachine gun is delayed (retarded) blowback operated, selectively-fired weapon which fires from closed bolt. The delayed blowback action is achieved by using a Kiraly-type two-piece bolt with retarding lever, similar to that used in Hungarian 39M submachine gun. Since this weapon fires from the closed bolt, its firing pin has a separate spring, located inside the bolt, and a necessary linkage which releases the firing pin when bolt is fully in battery and the trigger is pulled. Fire mode selector is located on the left side of the gun, above the pistol grip. A separate safety lever is also located on the left side of the gun, above the trigger. Feed is from double stack, double feed magazines of the Beretta M38 pattern. The magazine housing is pivotally attached to the receiver and can be pivoted forward, so magazine would rest below the barrel and parallel to it – an useful feature when carrying a weapon with long 40-round magazine. The barrel of the gun is protected by a full length perforated jacket, made of steel, with integral muzzle brake – compensator at the front. The metallic shoulder stock folds down and forward, and rests on the right side of the gun when not required. The iron sights are fixed, with rear V-notsh sight factory zeroed for 100 meters range.
Vigneron M2
Vigneron M2 submachine gun (Belgium)
Vigneron M2 submachine gun, right side
Vigneron M2 submachine gun, left side
Caliber 9x19mm Luger / Parabellum Weight 3,28 kg empty Length (stock closed/open) 695 / 872 mm Barrel length 300 mm Rate of fire 620 rounds per minute Magazine capacity 32 rounds Effective range 100 meters
The Vigneron submachine gun was developed during early fifties by the officer of the Belgian army and produced by Belgian company Precision Liegoise SA. It was adopted by Belgian army in 1953, and saw some combat in then-Belgian Congo. Vigneron submachine gun was quite conventional in design and appearance, and not much more can be told about this weapon.
Vigneron submachine gun is blowback operated, selective fired weapon which fires from open bolt. Fire mode selector / safety switch is located on the left side of the grip, just behind the trigger. It is interesting that in full automatic mode short pull on the trigger will still, produce single shots, and only a long pull will produce full automatic fire. Additional automated safety is built into the backstrap of the pistol grip. Cocking handle is located on the left side of the receiver, and is stationary when gun is fired. Ejection port has a spring-loaded dust cover. Barrel is relatively long and has two ports just behind the front sight base, which serve as a muzzle rise compensator. Sights are fixed, with rear aperture set for 50 meters range. Stock is made from steel wire and is retractable, with several positions so shooter can adjust it to his own preferences.
Vigneron M2 submachine gun (Belgium)
Vigneron M2 submachine gun, right side
Vigneron M2 submachine gun, left side
Caliber 9x19mm Luger / Parabellum Weight 3,28 kg empty Length (stock closed/open) 695 / 872 mm Barrel length 300 mm Rate of fire 620 rounds per minute Magazine capacity 32 rounds Effective range 100 meters
The Vigneron submachine gun was developed during early fifties by the officer of the Belgian army and produced by Belgian company Precision Liegoise SA. It was adopted by Belgian army in 1953, and saw some combat in then-Belgian Congo. Vigneron submachine gun was quite conventional in design and appearance, and not much more can be told about this weapon.
Vigneron submachine gun is blowback operated, selective fired weapon which fires from open bolt. Fire mode selector / safety switch is located on the left side of the grip, just behind the trigger. It is interesting that in full automatic mode short pull on the trigger will still, produce single shots, and only a long pull will produce full automatic fire. Additional automated safety is built into the backstrap of the pistol grip. Cocking handle is located on the left side of the receiver, and is stationary when gun is fired. Ejection port has a spring-loaded dust cover. Barrel is relatively long and has two ports just behind the front sight base, which serve as a muzzle rise compensator. Sights are fixed, with rear aperture set for 50 meters range. Stock is made from steel wire and is retractable, with several positions so shooter can adjust it to his own preferences.
Steyr - Solothurn S1-100 / MP-34 submachine gun (Switzerland / Austria)
Steyr - Solothurn S1-100 / MP-34 submachine gun (Switzerland / Austria)
Steyr MP-34 submachine gun, left side
Steyr MP-34 submachine gun, right side
Steyr MP-34 partially disassembled
Drawing from original patent, covering S1-100 integral magazine loading device
Caliber 9x19mm Luger / Parabellum, 9x23 Steyr, 9x25 Mauser Export Weight 4,25 kg empty Length 850 mm Barrel length 200 mm Rate of fire 400-500 rounds per minute Magazine capacity 32 rounds Effective range 150-200 meters
Steyr - Solothurn S1-100 / MP-34 submachine gun (Switzerland / Austria)
Steyr MP-34 submachine gun, left side
Steyr MP-34 submachine gun, right side
Steyr MP-34 partially disassembled
Drawing from original patent, covering S1-100 integral magazine loading device
Caliber 9x19mm Luger / Parabellum, 9x23 Steyr, 9x25 Mauser Export Weight 4,25 kg empty Length 850 mm Barrel length 200 mm Rate of fire 400-500 rounds per minute Magazine capacity 32 rounds Effective range 150-200 meters
Uzi pro
Uzi pro submachine gun (Israel)
Uzi Pro submachine gun Caliber 9x19mm Luger / Parabellum Weight 2,3 kg Length (stock closed/open) 282 / 514 mm Barrel length 134 mm Rate of fire 1050 rounds per minute Magazine capacity 25 rounds
The Uzi Pro is an evolution of the Micro-Uzi submachine gun. It retains same blowback operated, closed bolt, select-fire action but with side-mounted bolt handle, and the most important change is replacement of the older stamped steel trigger housing with more lightweight polymer pistol grip / trigger housing unit of more ergonomic shape. Top of receiver is provided with parmanently attached Picatinny rail, which is used to install various sights (i.e. Red Dot sights). Additional Picatinny rails are provided on the sides of the barrel and below it (the bottom rail is covered with ergonomically shaped protector when not in use). All firing controls are the same as with Micro-Uzi and include side-mounted safety / fire selector, automated grip safety (of improved shape) and magazine latch. Uzi Pro submachine gun uses same magazines as other weapons of the Uzi family, with 25-round ones being standard.
Uzi pro submachine gun (Israel)
Uzi Pro submachine gun Caliber 9x19mm Luger / Parabellum Weight 2,3 kg Length (stock closed/open) 282 / 514 mm Barrel length 134 mm Rate of fire 1050 rounds per minute Magazine capacity 25 rounds
The Uzi Pro is an evolution of the Micro-Uzi submachine gun. It retains same blowback operated, closed bolt, select-fire action but with side-mounted bolt handle, and the most important change is replacement of the older stamped steel trigger housing with more lightweight polymer pistol grip / trigger housing unit of more ergonomic shape. Top of receiver is provided with parmanently attached Picatinny rail, which is used to install various sights (i.e. Red Dot sights). Additional Picatinny rails are provided on the sides of the barrel and below it (the bottom rail is covered with ergonomically shaped protector when not in use). All firing controls are the same as with Micro-Uzi and include side-mounted safety / fire selector, automated grip safety (of improved shape) and magazine latch. Uzi Pro submachine gun uses same magazines as other weapons of the Uzi family, with 25-round ones being standard.
UZI / Mini UZI / Micro UZI
UZI / Mini UZI / Micro UZI submachine gun (Israel)
Uzi submachine gun with metallic buttstock in opened position
Uzi submachine gun with metallic buttstock in folded position
Uzi submachine gun with fixed (detachable) wooden buttstock
Mini-Uzi submachine gun with shoulder stock folded
Mini-Uzi submachine gun with shoulder stock opened
Micro-Uzi submachine gun with shoulder stock opened
Micro-Uzi submachine gun with shoulder stock folded
UZI Mini UZI Micro UZI Caliber 9x19mm Luger/Para 9x19mm Luger/Para 9x19mm Luger/Para Weight, kg 3,7 2,7 1,5 Length, mm (stock closed / open) 470 / 650 360 / 600 250 / 460 Barrel length, mm 400 197 117 Rate of fire, rounds/min 600 950 1250 Magazine capacity, rounds 25 , 32 20, 25, 32 20 Effective range, meters 200 100 30
The UZI submachine gun was developed in Israel by designer Uziel Gal in around 1949, and manufactured by IMI (now IWI Ltd) since about 1951. UZI had been adopted by police and military of more than 90 countries, including Israel (now only in reserve), Germany, Belgium. It was also produced under license in Belgium by FN Herstal, and without license - in Croatia. More compact versions, Mini and Micro UZI, which were developed in 1982 and 1983, respectively, are adopted by many police, special operations and security units around the world, including Israeli Isayeret, US Secret Service etc.
An interesting question is the ancestry of the design of Uzi submachine gun. Most sources state that it was inspired by the Czechoslovak SA 23 submachine gun, which also had magazine in pistol grip and wrap-around bolt. This submachine gun was adopted in 1948, with production commencing in 1949. There are some doubts that it could reach the shores of Israel the same year it was born. On the other hand, British army tested several prototype weapons of the same basic layout as early as 1944 (see MCEM-2), and it is possible that Uziel Gal had learned about this layout from UK. It is also possible that he "invented" this layout on his own - after all, the very same basic layout has been used in semi-automatic pistols for a good 50 years.
The UZI submachine gun is blowback operated weapon which fires from open bolt. Mini- and Micro-Uzi submachine guns are produced either in open-bolt or closed-bolt versions; in the latter variation, weapon is equipped with separate striker and additional spring. The receiver is made from stamped steel, with trigger unit and pistol grip pinned to its bottom at the center. The bolt is of "wrap-around" type, with most of its weight located in front of the breech face. The Micro-Uzi has an additional weight, made from tungsten, attached to the bolt, to slightly slow down the overly excessive rate of fire. The cocking handle is located at the top of the receiver cover, and does not move when gun is fired; the cocking handle slot is covered by sliding dust cover. Bolt handle is cut at the middle to provide a sighting channel. Gun is fitted with manual safety / fire selector, located on the left side of the grip, plus automatic grip safety at the rear. Full-size Uzi submachine guns were fitted either with a detachable wooden shoulder stock, or with underfolding metallic shoulder stock of indigenous design. More compact Mini-Uzi and Micro-Uzi are fitted with side-folding metallic buttstocks made from steel.
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UZI / Mini UZI / Micro UZI submachine gun (Israel)
Uzi submachine gun with metallic buttstock in opened position
Uzi submachine gun with metallic buttstock in folded position
Uzi submachine gun with fixed (detachable) wooden buttstock
Mini-Uzi submachine gun with shoulder stock folded
Mini-Uzi submachine gun with shoulder stock opened
Micro-Uzi submachine gun with shoulder stock opened
Micro-Uzi submachine gun with shoulder stock folded
UZI Mini UZI Micro UZI Caliber 9x19mm Luger/Para 9x19mm Luger/Para 9x19mm Luger/Para Weight, kg 3,7 2,7 1,5 Length, mm (stock closed / open) 470 / 650 360 / 600 250 / 460 Barrel length, mm 400 197 117 Rate of fire, rounds/min 600 950 1250 Magazine capacity, rounds 25 , 32 20, 25, 32 20 Effective range, meters 200 100 30
The UZI submachine gun was developed in Israel by designer Uziel Gal in around 1949, and manufactured by IMI (now IWI Ltd) since about 1951. UZI had been adopted by police and military of more than 90 countries, including Israel (now only in reserve), Germany, Belgium. It was also produced under license in Belgium by FN Herstal, and without license - in Croatia. More compact versions, Mini and Micro UZI, which were developed in 1982 and 1983, respectively, are adopted by many police, special operations and security units around the world, including Israeli Isayeret, US Secret Service etc.
An interesting question is the ancestry of the design of Uzi submachine gun. Most sources state that it was inspired by the Czechoslovak SA 23 submachine gun, which also had magazine in pistol grip and wrap-around bolt. This submachine gun was adopted in 1948, with production commencing in 1949. There are some doubts that it could reach the shores of Israel the same year it was born. On the other hand, British army tested several prototype weapons of the same basic layout as early as 1944 (see MCEM-2), and it is possible that Uziel Gal had learned about this layout from UK. It is also possible that he "invented" this layout on his own - after all, the very same basic layout has been used in semi-automatic pistols for a good 50 years.
The UZI submachine gun is blowback operated weapon which fires from open bolt. Mini- and Micro-Uzi submachine guns are produced either in open-bolt or closed-bolt versions; in the latter variation, weapon is equipped with separate striker and additional spring. The receiver is made from stamped steel, with trigger unit and pistol grip pinned to its bottom at the center. The bolt is of "wrap-around" type, with most of its weight located in front of the breech face. The Micro-Uzi has an additional weight, made from tungsten, attached to the bolt, to slightly slow down the overly excessive rate of fire. The cocking handle is located at the top of the receiver cover, and does not move when gun is fired; the cocking handle slot is covered by sliding dust cover. Bolt handle is cut at the middle to provide a sighting channel. Gun is fitted with manual safety / fire selector, located on the left side of the grip, plus automatic grip safety at the rear. Full-size Uzi submachine guns were fitted either with a detachable wooden shoulder stock, or with underfolding metallic shoulder stock of indigenous design. More compact Mini-Uzi and Micro-Uzi are fitted with side-folding metallic buttstocks made from steel.
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