Beretta Model 1918
| Beretta Model 1918 |
| Type |
Submachine gun |
| Place of origin |
Kingdom of Italy |
| Service history |
| Used by |
See Users |
| Production history |
| Variants |
Model 1918
Model 1918/30
Hafdasa C-1 |
| Specifications |
| Weight |
7 lb 3 oz (3.3 kg) |
| Length |
43 in (1092 mm) |
| Barrel length |
12 in (305 mm) |
|
| Cartridge |
9mm Glisenti
.22LR |
| Caliber |
9 mm
22. short silenced also known as the pea shooter round |
| Action |
Blowback, automatic only |
| Rate of fire |
900 round/min |
| Feed system |
25 round detachable box |
The Beretta Model 1918 was a submachine gun that entered service in 1918 with the Italian armed forces and came with an overhead inserted magazine. Another variant was the Model 1918/30 with the magazine inserted underneath and came with a bayonet[1]. The Model 1918/30 was also manufactured in Argentina by Hafdasa as the C-1, which formed the basis of the Ballester-Riguard submachine gun.
Design
- Barrel rifling: 6 grooves with a right hand twist (6-right)
- Automatic carbine, cal. 9mm, having a barrel length of 12.5" and a magazine capacity of 25 rounds.
Users
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