| Patria submachine gun | |
|---|---|
| Type | Submachine Gun |
| Place of origin |  Argentina
|
| Production history | |
| Designer | Luis Ricardo Dávila |
| Designed | 1980 |
| Specifications | |
| Cartridge | 9x19mm Parabellum |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Action | Blowback-operated, Open bolt |
| Feed system | 30 round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
The Patria submachine gun (Pistola Ametralladora Patria is a submachine gun of Argentine origin.
Developmemt
It was developed by Major Luis Ricardo Dávila of the Argentine Air Force, and is protected by national Patent n° 220494/5/6/7 on 20/08/1980. It uses 9x19mm Parabellum rounds.
Overview
The weapon is a close copy of the Ingram MAC-10 and features a cooling jacket/barrel extension much like the South African BXP.[1]
References
- ↑ 08:26. "Armas "made In Argentina" - Foros Zona Militar". Zonamilitar.com.ar. http://www.zonamilitar.com.ar/foros/showthread.php?t=1010. Retrieved 2009-11-05.
- ARMAS Y GEOESTRATEGIA, Vol.2 N° 6, Mayo de 1983
- Las Pistolas Ametralladoras Fabricadas en Nuestro País¨, N°172, Enero 2004
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