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Socimi Type 821
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Machine Pistols · Italy · 1980
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SocimiType821

Socimi Type 821
Socimi Type 821 Photo: TheTranc · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
80
Accuracy
40
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
40
Origin Italy
ManufacturerFranchi, Socimi
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraCold War
In service1980–1989
Operators2 countries
Data Quality84%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
51
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
38/53
Cold War
128/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
50
Full-Auto Control
40
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
80
Accuracy
40
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
60
Versatility
40
Cost-Effectiveness
40
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Socimi Type 821
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1980–1989
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · COLD WAR
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
51
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 Year1984
  • Service Entry Year1980
  • Weight (Empty)2.45 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)150 m
◆Barrel & Sights6MOD.6
  • Barrel Length200 mm
  • Sight TypeAdjustable post front sight; Flip-aperture rear sight, (100 and 200 metres); Sight radius: 288 mm
  • Sight Radius288 mm
  • Optic RailNo
  • Iron SightsYes
  • Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1984
  • Production End1989
  • Variants821
◎Additional Dimensions1MOD.1
  • Height175 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANRetired
  1. 1980Production started
  2. 1989Production ended
46
years in service
9
years in production
0
countries operating
ⓘ 2 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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.
A firearm stock that can be folded or collapsed to reduce overall length for storage or transport.
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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