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 et Cie
Variantssemi-automatic, full automatic
Specifications
Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
Caliber9mm
Barrels1
ActionBlowback
Feed system30/32 round box magazine
SightsIron

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References

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  1. ^ "Hotchkiss "type Universal"". Nazarian. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
  2. ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Hotchkiss Universal SMG. YouTube.
  3. ^ a b TAB (2020-04-27). "Hotchkiss Type Universal". The Armourers Bench. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
  4. ^ McCollum, Ian (2013-01-25). "Arms of the Venezuelan Coup". Forgotten Weapons. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
  5. ^ a b "HOTCHKISS SUBMACHINE GUNS - Small Arms Review". 2009-06-22. Retrieved 2023-11-29.