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 | |
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| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin |  France |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1949 |
| Manufacturer | Hotchkiss et Cie |
| Variants | semi-automatic, full automatic |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Barrels | 1 |
| Action | Blowback |
| Feed system | 30/32 round box magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
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edit- ^ "Hotchkiss "type Universal"". Nazarian. Retrieved 11 July 2011.
- ^ Archived at Ghostarchive and the Wayback Machine: Hotchkiss Universal SMG. YouTube.
- ^ a b TAB (2020-04-27). "Hotchkiss Type Universal". The Armourers Bench. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
- ^ McCollum, Ian (2013-01-25). "Arms of the Venezuelan Coup". Forgotten Weapons. Retrieved 2022-11-22.
- ^ a b "HOTCHKISS SUBMACHINE GUNS - Small Arms Review". 2009-06-22. Retrieved 2023-11-29.
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