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]

Hotchkiss Type Universal
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of origin France
Production history
Designed1949
ManufacturerHotchkiss
Variantssemi-automatic, full automatic
Specifications
Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
Caliber9mm
Barrels1
ActionBlowback
Feed system30/32 round box magazine
SightsIron

Users

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