Makrykano M1943
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| Makrykano M1943 | |
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 Makrykano M1943 submachine gun | |
| Type | submachine gun |
| Place of origin | Kingdom of Greece |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Greece |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Chropei staff |
| Designed | 1942. |
| Manufacturer | Chropei |
| Produced | 1943 |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | 45 ACP or 9x19mm Parabellum |
| Rate of fire | 400-500rpm |
| Feed system | detachable box magazine, 20-30 round |
| Sights | Iron |
The Makrykano M1943 (Greek: Μακρυκάνο Μ1943) is a submachine gun designed in 1942-1943 by the Greek chemical company Chropei.
History
[edit]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.
Design details
[edit]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 velocity.