Weibel M/1932
| M/1932 automatgevær | |
|---|---|
| Type | Light machine gun |
| Place of origin | Denmark |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Danish Army |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1932 |
| Manufacturer | Dansk Industri Syndikat |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 7x44 mm |
| Caliber | 7 mm |
| Action | gas, select fire |
| Feed system | 20-round box magazine |
The Weibel M/1932 was a light machine gun concept of Danish origin and was considered to supplement the Madsen gun in Danish service. It was fed from a 20 round box magazine chambered in the intermediate 7x44mm round. This calibre was considered underpowered for its day but shares the same ballistics as later calibres such as the 7.92×33mm Kurz, 7.62×45mm vz. 52 and 7.62×39mm M43 used in assault rifles. The Weibel was an advanced weapon at the time of its invention.
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