I started searching for Greek-made weapons from the second world war
and i found the submachine gun 'Makrykano M1943'
I couldn't find much information, the only one I can find is this form a article:
The Makrykano M1943 (Greek: Μακρυκανο Μ1943) is a submachine gun designed in 1942-1943 by former technicians and workers of Greek company Chropei,.
The Makrykano M1943 submachine gun was manufactured by former technicians and workers of Chropei, also spelled as Chropi (ΧΡΩΠΕΙ - Χρωματουργία Πειραιώς, Piraeus Dye Works), in 1942–1943 for Greek resistance organizations. It was produced in low quantity due to lack of resources.
Design details
The Makrykano Submachine Gun has a 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.
and some videos:
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cVeN0Nsyw8
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16pgGo32jiY&list=LL&index=1&t=49s
Weapon exhibit at the Greek Infantry School Museum in Chalkida
View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9EJ85voD0-Q
timestamp: 6:14
Has anyone found more information and references about this gun?
edit: The link and the article stopped working.
and i found the submachine gun 'Makrykano M1943'
I couldn't find much information, the only one I can find is this form a article:
The Makrykano M1943 (Greek: Μακρυκανο Μ1943) is a submachine gun designed in 1942-1943 by former technicians and workers of Greek company Chropei,.
The Makrykano M1943 submachine gun was manufactured by former technicians and workers of Chropei, also spelled as Chropi (ΧΡΩΠΕΙ - Χρωματουργία Πειραιώς, Piraeus Dye Works), in 1942–1943 for Greek resistance organizations. It was produced in low quantity due to lack of resources.
Design details
The Makrykano Submachine Gun has a 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.
and some videos:
Weapon exhibit at the Greek Infantry School Museum in Chalkida
timestamp: 6:14
Has anyone found more information and references about this gun?
edit: The link and the article stopped working.
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