Delacre machine pistol

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Delacre Modele 1936
Image:Delacre Bullpup SMG.JPG
Type submachine gun
Place of origin France
Service history
In service Unknown
Used by France
Wars Second World War?
Production history
Designer Henri Delacre
Designed 1936
Manufacturer Unknown
Produced 1936?
Number built Unknown
Specifications
Weight 3.97 kg (8.7 lb)
Length Unknown
Barrel length 251 mm (9.9 in)

Cartridge 9mm Parabellum/Luger
Action Open bolt blowback
Rate of fire 500 round/min
Muzzle velocity ~380 m/s (~1247 ft/s)
Effective range ~ 100 m (110 yd)
Feed system 32 round detachable box magazine
Sights Hooded blade front, fixed and flip-up U-notch rear


The Delacre Model 1936 was the worlds first Bullpup submachine gun designed by Henri Delacre. It used the trigger mechanism housing from the FM-24/29 light machine gun.

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