| Halcon ML-57 | |
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| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | Argentina |
| Service history | |
| Used by | EA FAA GNA PFA PNA SPF |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1957 |
| Manufacturer | Buenos Aires Halcon |
| Produced | 1957-? |
| Variants | ML-57 ML-60 |
| Specifications | |
| Barrel length | 292mm |
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| Cartridge | 9x19mm Parabellum .45 ACP |
| Caliber | 9mm, .45 |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 700RPM |
| Effective range | 200m |
| Feed system | 40 round box magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
The ML-57 is a submachine gun manufactured by the Buenos Aires based Halcon corporation.
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As good as the M-1943 submachine guns were, the ML-57 was requested as it was a lighter/cheaper alternative as FN FAL rifles fulfilled this role in Argentine service. The weapon is chambered in 9mm Parabellum for the Argentine Army and in .45 ACP for Police Forces, fed from 30 round magazines.
A later variant of the ML-57 was the ML-60 which housed a two trigger group which enabled select fire capabilities.