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Bechowiec-1

Machine Pistols · Poland · 1944
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Bechowiec-1

Bechowiec-1
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* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
45
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Poland
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraWorld War II
In service1944–1945
Operators1 countries
Quantity13
Data Quality86%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
49
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
18/36
World War II
143/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
30
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
45
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Bechowiec-1
Country
Production
1944–1945
Quantity
13
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
18
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
49
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • First Production Year1943
  • Service Entry Year1943
  • DesignerHenryk Strąpoć
  • Weight (Empty)2.43 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)2.82 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
  • Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum; 7.62×25mm Tokarev
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length19 mm
  • Bullet Weight8 g
▣Operation8MOD.8
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modesselective fire
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity32
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire600
  • Practical Rate of Fire120
  • Safety Typethree-position external safety
◇Ballistics5MOD.5
  • Muzzle Velocity365 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Maximum Range500 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
  • Barrel Length240 mm
  • Rifling Twist1:250 mm
  • Rifling Grooves6
  • Sight TypeIron
  • Sight Radius300 mm
  • Iron SightsYes
▤Construction5MOD.5
  • Overall Length445 mm
  • Length (stock folded)445 mm
  • Receiver Materialsteel
  • Furniture Materialwood
  • Bullpup LayoutNo
⬢Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production13
  • Production Start1943
  • Production End1945
  • Variants2
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width45 mm
  • Height150 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1944Production started
  3. 1945Production ended
82
years in service
1
years in production
13
units produced
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / Conflicts
BECHOWIEC-1 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Bechowiec-1 1944
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06 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A type of firearm action where the breech is not locked and the cartridge case expands to seal the breech, using case expansion and pressure to retain gases.
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Select fire is a fire selector mechanism on a firearm that lets the shooter choose the firing mode, such as semi‑automatic, burst, or fully automatic.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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