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Machine Pistols · Italy · 1944
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TZ-45 Photo: Fabbrica Fratelli Giandoso · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* 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
75
Origin Italy
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraWorld War II
In service1944–1955
Operators3 countries
Quantity6,000
Data Quality88%
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
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
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Country
Production
1944–1955
Quantity
6,000
Operators
💰 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 Year1944
  • Service Entry Year1944
  • DesignerTonon and Zorzoli Giandoso
  • Weight (Empty)3.18 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
  • Notable UsersItalian Social Republic, Wehrmacht, Burma
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
▣Operation7MOD.7
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity380 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)150 m
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction6MOD.6
▲Production & Cost4MOD.4
  • Total Production6,000
  • Production Start1944
  • Production End1955
  • Variants2
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1939First deployment: World War II
  2. 1944Production started
  3. 1955Production ended
82
years in service
11
years in production
6,000
units produced
3
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries3country
TZ-45SALES1records
YearBuyerQuantityAmountPresent Value (2025)
—Myanmar———
ⓘ "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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