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The Kucher K1, also known as the Danuvia M53 K1, was a Hungarian magazine-fed submachine gun designed by József Kucher in 1951 for use by paramilitary, paratrooper and police units, based on the Danuvia 44.M prototype submachine gun. It was produced by the titular Danuvia company. The submachine gun was known in Hungarian service as the Gepisztoly 53 Minta or as the "Spigon submachine gun".[2]
| Kucher Light Machine Pistol Model K1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | People's Republic of Hungary |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1953 |
| Used by | Hungary |
| Production history | |
| Designer | József Kucher |
| Designed | 1951 |
| No. built | ~800 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.1 kg (6.8 lb) empty, 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) fully loaded |
| Length | 844 mm (33.2 in), 532 mm (20.9 in) stock folded |
| Barrel length | 280 mm (11 in) |
| Cartridge | 7.62×25mm Tokarev |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 700 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 480 m/s (1,600 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 100–200 m (110–220 yd)[1] |
| Feed system | detachable box magazine 35 round |
| Sights | Front: windage and elevation adjustable post Back: Two-position notch |
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See also edit
- PPSh-41
- Type 85 submachine gun - identical Chinese weapon
References edit
- ^ "7.62mm Kucher Light Machine Pistol Model K1, 1951". Hungarian Weapons & History.
- ^ a b c Ezell, Edward (1988). Small Arms Today. Vol. 2nd. Stackpole Books. p. 199. ISBN 0811722805.
External links edit
- "53M". Modern Firearms.
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