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Makrykano M1943
Makrykano M1943 submachine gun
Typesubmachine gun
Place of originKingdom of Greece
Service history
Used byGreece
WarsWorld War II
Production history
DesignerChropei staff
Designed1943
ManufacturerChropei
Specifications
Caliber45 ACP or 9x19mm Parabellum
Rate of fire400-500rpm
Feed systemdetachable box magazine, 20-30 round
SightsIron

The Makrykano M1943 is a submachine gun designed in 1942-1943 by the Greek chemical company Chropei.

History

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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

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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

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  • "Argosvinei i Istoriki Chropei (Historic Chropei Plant is Crumbling Away)", article in the Kathimerini newspaper, April 15, 2007.