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Solasubmachinegun

Machine Pistols · Luxembourg · 1954
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Solasubmachinegun

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
35
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
45
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
Origin Luxembourg
ManufacturerQ135482758
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraEarly Cold War
In service1954–1957
Operators4 countries
Data Quality87%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
49
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
21/32
Early Cold War
143/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
35
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
45
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
55
Rate of Fire
40
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
65
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Sola submachine gun
Country
Prime contractor
Production
1954–1957
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
21
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
◎General3MOD.3
  • First Production Year1954
  • Weight (Empty)2.86 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
▣Operation6MOD.6
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity123 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)123 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost3MOD.3
  • Production Start1954
  • Production End1957
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1954Production started
  2. 1957Production ended
72
years in service
3
years in production
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
Sola submachine gunSALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Algeria———
ⓘ "Present Value" is an estimated amount adjusted for inflation.
📖 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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