Weibel M/1932 Explained

M/1932 automatgevær
Origin:Denmark
Type:Light machine gun
Is Ranged:Yes
Used By:Danish Army
Design Date:1932
Manufacturer:Dansk Industri Syndikat
Cartridge:7x44 mm Danrif
Caliber:7 mm
Action:gas, select fire
Feed: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 7×44mm 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.

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