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The Makrykano M1943 (Greek: Μακρυκάνο Μ1943) is a submachine gun designed in 1942-1943 by the Greek chemical company Chropei.
| Makrykano M1943 | |
|---|---|
 Makrykano M1943 submachine gun | |
| Type | submachine gun |
| Place of origin | Kingdom of Greece |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Greece |
| Wars | World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Chropei staff |
| Designed | 1942. |
| Manufacturer | Chropei |
| Produced | 1943 |
| Specifications | |
| Caliber | 45 ACP or 9x19mm Parabellum |
| Rate of fire | 400-500rpm |
| Feed system | detachable box magazine, 20-30 round |
| Sights | Iron |
History
editChropei, also spelled as Chropi (ΧΡΩΠΕΙ - Χρωματουργία Πειραιώς, Piraeus Dye Works) started designing weapons from 1930 for the Greek army, one of them is the Makrykano Submachine Gun. Makrykano M1943 designed in 1942-1943 and used by the Greek resistance, it was produced in low quantity due to lack of resources.
Design details
editThe Makrykano Submachine Gun has 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.