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Vigneron submachine gun
Photo: Rama · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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Machine Pistols · Belgium · 1950
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Vigneronsubmachinegun

Vigneron submachine gun
Vigneron submachine gun Photo: Rama · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
35
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
45
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Belgium
CategoryMachine Pistols
EraEarly Cold War
In service1950–1954
Operators8 countries
Quantity21,300
Data Quality88%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
50
Machine Pistols MASS Rating
20/32
Early Cold War
134/217
All-Time
Machine Pistols · 10 axes scored
Firepower
40
Full-Auto Control
35
Magazine Capacity
50
Concealability
70
Accuracy
45
Reliability
60
Ergonomics
50
Rate of Fire
55
Versatility
50
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the machine pistols category.
01 / Overview
Vigneron submachine gun
Country
Production
1950–1954
Quantity
21,300
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
MACHINE PISTOLS · EARLY COLD WAR
20
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
78
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
50
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 Year1952
  • Service Entry Year1950
  • DesignerGeorges Vigneron
  • Weight (Empty)3 kg
  • Weight (Loaded)3.68 kg
  • Currently In ServiceYes
◈Cartridge & Calibre5MOD.5
  • Cartridge9×19mm NATO
  • Calibre9 mm
  • Case Length19 mm
  • Calibre Class9mm
  • Bullet Weight7.45 g
▣Operation8MOD.8
  • Action TypeBlowback
  • Fire Modessafe, single shot, full auto
  • Select FireYes
  • Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
  • Magazine Capacity32
  • Cyclic Rate of Fire620
  • Trigger Typesingle-stage
  • Safety Typeselector switch
◇Ballistics2MOD.2
  • Muzzle Velocity381 m/s
  • Effective Range (point)100 m
◆Barrel & Sights8MOD.8
▤Construction6MOD.6
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1950Production started
  2. 1954Production ended
  3. 1961First deployment: Portuguese Colonial War
76
years in service
4
years in production
21,300
units produced
7
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it. 1 countries retired it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
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 pistol feature allowing it to fire grenades or projectile rounds.
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.
A pistol barrel with external helical grooves allowing the attachment of a suppressor or other muzzle devices.
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