The Labora Fontbernat M-1938 was a Submachine gun of Catalan origin and was used by the Spanish Republican Army during the Spanish Civil War. It was made from machined steel and chambered in the 9x23mm Largo round.[1]
| M-1938 submachine gun | |
|---|---|
 A couple of Labora submachine guns and the bore of a Fontbernat | |
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin |  Spanish Republic |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Second Spanish Republic |
| Wars | Spanish Civil War World War II |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1936 |
| Manufacturer | Factory Nº15 |
| Produced | 1936-1938 |
| No. built | 1,000-2,000 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 4.38 kg (empty) |
| Length | 806 mm |
| Barrel length | 262 mm |
| Cartridge | 9x23mm Largo |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 750 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 397 m/s |
| Feed system | 36 round box magazine |
| Sights | Iron sights |
Users
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References
edit- ^ "Modern Firearms - Labora submachine gun". Archived from the original on 2010-04-14. Retrieved 2010-04-27.
External links
edit- Modern Firearms - Labora submachine gun
- CATALAN WEAPONS
- Bergmann or Bayard Long Fontbernat M 1938 (Labora)
- Del Pintallavis a la bala
- .:Ejército de tierra:.
- indústries de guerra: July 2005
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