Hotchkiss Type Universal
The Hotchkiss "type Universal" is a submachine gun manufactured in France after World War II.[1] It was originally designed as a semi-automatic police carbine but a full automatic version was made. It fires from a closed bolt. Its most unique feature however is that it folds up into a very compact package and unfolds easily and relatively quickly. The semi-automatic version was exported in very limited numbers to many countries. Many were also exported to Venezuela and Morocco. [2]
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Type | Submachine gun |
Place of origin | ![]() |
Production history | |
Designed | 1949 |
Manufacturer | Hotchkiss et Cie |
Variants | semi-automatic, full automatic |
Specifications | |
Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
Caliber | 9mm |
Barrels | 1 |
Action | Blowback |
Feed system | 30/32 round box magazine |
Sights | Iron |
References
- "Hotchkiss "type Universal"". Nazarian. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
- Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Hotchkiss Universal SMG. YouTube.
- McCollum, Ian (2013-01-25). "Arms of the Venezuelan Coup". Forgotten Weapons. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
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