Delacre machine pistol

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Delacre Modele 1936
Type Submachine gun
Place of origin Flag of France France
Service history
In service Unknown
Used by France
Wars Second World War
Production history
Designer Henri Delacre
Designed 1936
Manufacturer Unknown
Produced 1936
Specifications
Weight 3.97 kg (8.7 lb)
Barrel length 251 mm (9.9 in)

Cartridge 9x19mm Parabellum
Action Blowback
Rate of fire 500 rounds/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 world's 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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