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Mitraillette Vigneron M2

Mitraillette Vigneron M2

Description

Designed by aBelgian army officer in 1951. A conventional post World War Two SMG of stamped construction. Grip safety, dust cover over ejector port and capable of firing single shots or fully automatic this weapon was adopted by the Belgian army and saw extensive use in the Congo and other parts of Africa. A reliable and safe weapon to use. .

Marks and Stamps: (L side of mag housing) 52 VIG M1 Serial no (L side of receiver) LICENCE VIGNERON (Grips) CMH

Specifications

Accession Number: 227 Period of Use: 1952 - present
Type: Machine pistol/SMG War Zones: Congo; Central Africa
Country of Origin: Belgium Type Date: 1953
Manufacturer: Societe Anonyme Precision Liegeoise, Herstal Serial Number: 014161
Manufacture Date: Unknown Calibre/Ammunition: 9mm Parabellum
Weight: 3290g Length Overall: 889mm
Cyclic Rate: 625rpm Length Barrel: 305mm
Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 19055

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