| Sola Super | |
|---|---|
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin |
 Luxembourg |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1952 |
| Manufacturer | Societe Luxembourgeoise SA |
| Produced | 1954-1957 |
| Variants |
Sola Super Sola Leger |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.86 kilograms (6.3 lb) |
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| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 550 rpm |
| Feed system | 32 round MP 40 magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
The Sola is a submachine gun that was built by Societe Luxembourgeoise SA in Luxembourg between 1954 and 1957.[1] It uses the 9×19mm Parabellum round and is capable of using MP 40 type magazines which were popular around Europe at the time. This weapon saw service in Africa and several are still in use today.
Overview[]
The SOLA Super submachine gun is a blowback operated, open bolt, selective fire weapon.
The factory barrel comes with a built-in compensator.
The fire-selector is located on the left-hand side of the grip, and has three settings: Safe, semi-auto, and fully automatic.
The ejection port comes with a dust cover that, when closed, locks the bolt in position.
The weapons is fed from a 32 round (standard) staggered magazine.
The rear iron-sights are flip up, while the front is fixed in the "blade" pattern; The sights are marked for fifty (handgun range) and 150 meters.
The gun comes standard with a retractable shoulder stock.
It should be noted that the gun is cheap and "short lived", breaking after only a relatively short period of use.
Users[]
- Luxembourg
References[]
See also[]
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