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Danuvia 39M
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Danuvia39M

Machine Pistols · Hungary · 1939
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Danuvia39M

Danuvia 39M
Danuvia 39M Photo: Steifer · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
70
Accuracy
50
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Hungary
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraWorld War II
In service1939
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
57
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
7/36
World War II
80/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
55
Concealability
70
Accuracy
50
Reliability
75
Ergonomics
45
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Danuvia 39M
Country
Production
1939–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
7
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
42
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
57
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General7MOD.7
  • First Production Year1939
  • Service Entry Year1939
  • DesignerDanuvia
  • Weight (Empty)3.6 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)4.5 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersHungarian Army, Royal Romanian Army
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation10MOD.10
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessemi-automatic, full-auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity20
  • Drum / Belt Capacity40
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire700
  • Practical Rate of Fire120
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typemanual safety
◇Ballistics8MOD.8
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
  • Muzzle Energy578
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
  • Effective Range (area)200 m
  • Maximum Range1,500 m
  • Sighting Range100 m
  • Penetration100 mm
  • Accuracy4
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start1939
  • Variants1
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
  • Width30 mm
  • Height150 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1939Production started
87
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country no longer actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Variants
▚ WEAPON FAMILY
Danuvia 39M 1939
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05 / 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.
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