Lmg-Pist 41/44
| Lmg-Pist 41/44 | |
|---|---|
 Lmg-Pist (Leichtes Maschinengewehr Pistole) 41/44 | |
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1919 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 5.2kg |
| Length | 760mm |
| Barrel length | 200mm |
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| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Action | Short Recoil toggle-joint action |
| Rate of fire | 900rpm |
| Effective firing range | 200m |
| Feed system | 40-round detachable box magazines |
| Sights | Iron |
The Lmg-Pist 41/44 was a submachine gun of Swiss origin. The weapon used a complicated toggle operated short recoil mechanism for its operation. Still a submachine gun the weapon is technical and mechanical a derivative of the Furrer M25 light machine gun.[1]
This expensive and sophisticated weapon served into swiss military service along a larger number of Suomi KP/-31 MP43/44 license production SMGs.
Furers toggle lock double link lever is connected to both the barrel assembly, the bolt and the receiver. Movement is kind of controlled. There are some similarities to other more simple toggle locked weapons like Luger, Pedersen, Schwarzlose or Maxim.
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References
- ↑ "W+F Lmg.Pist 41/44 - Modern Firearms". 2018-05-21. Archived from the original on 2018-05-21.
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