Draft:Makrykano M1943 submachine gun
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Makrykano M1943 | |
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Type | submachine gun |
Place of origin | Kingdom of Greece |
Service history | |
Used by | Greece |
Wars | World War II |
Production history | |
Designer | Chropei staff |
Designed | 1943 |
Manufacturer | Chropei |
Specifications | |
Caliber | 45 ACP or 9x19mm Parabellum |
Rate of fire | 400-500rpm |
Feed system | detachable box magazine, 20-30 round |
Sights | Iron |
The Makrykano M1943 is a submachine gun designed in 1942-1943 by the Greek chemical company Chropei.
History
[edit]Chropei, also spelled as Chropi (ΧΡΩΠΕΙ - Χρωματουργία Πειραιώς, Piraeus Dye Works) started designing weapons from 1930 for the Greek army, one of them is the Makrykano Submachine Gun. Makrykano M1943 designed in 1942-1943 and used by the Greek resistance, it was produced in low quantity due to lack of resources.[citation needed]
Design details
[edit]The Makrykano Submachine Gun has feed system detachable box magazine, 20-30 per round and caliber 45 ACP or 9x19mm Parabellum,Rate of fire 400-500rpm (Estimate), and long barrel for biggest fire range.[citation needed]
References
[edit]External links
[edit]- "Argosvinei i Istoriki Chropei (Historic Chropei Plant is Crumbling Away)", article in the Kathimerini newspaper, April 15, 2007.