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Halcón M-1943
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HalcónM-1943

Machine Pistols · Argentina · 1943
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HalcónM-1943

Halcón M-1943
Halcón M-1943 Photo: Gelpgim22 (Sergio Moises Panei Pitrau) · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
75
Accuracy
55
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Argentina
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraWorld War II
In service1943
Operators1 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
59
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
6/36
World War II
71/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
60
Full-Auto Control
45
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
75
Accuracy
55
Reliability
70
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
65
Versatility
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Halcón M-1943
Country
Production
1943–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · WORLD WAR II
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
59
machine pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the machine pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year1943
  • Service Entry Year1943
  • Weight (Empty)4.75 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Effective Range (point)200 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
▲Production & Cost1MOD.1
  • Production Start1943
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1943Production started
83
years in service
0
countries operating
ⓘ 1 countries retired it.
04 / 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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