Chapter 169 The most expensive submachine-gun and the most expensive pistol
At this time, Mandel asked again: "Zhou, tell me what a Somi submachine gun is? What are the advantages of this gun?"
In fact, many people in later generations know about the Somi submachine gun, but the pros and cons of this gun are a matter of opinion and wisdom.
The Somi submachine gun was a type of gun successfully developed by the famous Finnish firearms designer Ratti from 1929 to 1930. The word "Somi" evolved from the Finnish word "Finland".
The biggest highlights of the Suomi submachine gun are the large-capacity drum (70 rounds) and the fact that the bolt does not move when shooting. The bolt of a traditional submachine gun moves back and forth with the bolt when shooting. The Suomi's bolt
It is fixed when pulled up, sealing the gun chamber and preventing debris from entering the gun chamber and causing malfunction. It is suitable for combat in any environment.
Suomi uses 9mm pistol bullets, with an effective range of 200 meters and a rate of fire of 900 rounds per minute. With a drum magazine, the total weight is 6 kilograms, which is nearly 4 kilograms lighter than the American Thomson with a 100-round drum magazine.
The most outstanding thing about the Somi submachine gun is not the design, but the manufacturing process. The Finns strive for perfection in manufacturing the Somi submachine gun. The material is Swedish high-quality chrome-nickel steel, manufactured by Joonas Matarainen, a famous Finnish precision instrument company, and uses a sniper rifle.
manufacturing process standards.
The result of continuous improvement is that the Somi submachine gun has unparalleled reliability and accuracy. The accuracy of the submachine gun is usually very poor when firing continuously. Experts once tested the Somi and fired 50 rounds at a target 100 meters away.
After firing bullets, 48 rounds hit the bullseye. This is a terrible statistic. That is to say, if you fire 50 rounds at a person at a distance of more than 100 meters, 48 rounds will hit the person, and the person will have become a pile.
The meat is broken.
If the Somi uses 9 mm Magnum bullets (double the projectile accuracy), the effective range of the Somi will be increased to 300 meters. Coupled with the rate of fire of 900 rounds per minute and the terrifying accuracy, this was jaw-dropping at the time.
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After Zhou Wen explained it to Delman, Delman immediately saw the biggest shortcoming of this submachine gun. He shrugged and said: "Zhou, I don't deny that this is a good gun, but its manufacturing process is too complicated and too complex."
It's exquisite. The high cost means it's too expensive, which is not suitable for a large number of military equipment. I bet that the selling price of this gun may be the most expensive among submachine guns. Even the Finnish army cannot afford to equip a few of them.
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Delman is right. This is why the Somi submachine gun was basically nowhere to be seen in World War II. Instead, it was the Soviet Poposa (PPD) submachine gun manufactured based on its principles and a large number of simplified parts.
-The gun became more famous.
However, Zhou Wen paid more attention to Somi's performance and record. In the Soviet-Finnish War that broke out in 1939, the ratio of Somi submachine guns equipped by the Finnish army was about one for every 44 soldiers. But with cooperation
Thanks to the Finnish army's mobile and flexible tactics, a limited number of Somi submachine guns dealt a heavy blow to the Soviet army in defensive operations and guerrilla warfare in jungles and mountains.
Almost every book about this period of history published by the Soviet Union gives a colorful description of the Suomi submachine gun and the Finnish ski mobile troops who used the gun to repeatedly defeat the Soviet army. It has created more than twenty equipment Suomi
The Finnish squad of submachine guns achieved a brilliant record of annihilating nearly 500 people from a reinforced Soviet battalion. Not to mention the famous Finnish sniper Simon Haye, nicknamed the "White Death", who is known as the world's sniper king.
achievements.
Simon Haye's standard equipment is a Soviet-made Mosin Nagant rifle and a Somi submachine gun. In just one hundred days, he used the rifle to kill 542 Soviet soldiers. In addition,
He shot and killed nearly 200 people with the Somi. He killed more than 5 people every day on average. Since he was a sniper, the distance he could shoot with the Somi submachine gun was not very close. It was estimated to be between 200 meters and 300 meters.
within distance.
This is what Zhou Wen values. Targets above 300 meters should be solved with a semi-automatic rifle with a scope. The distance between 200 meters and 300 meters depends on the Somi submachine gun. Other submachine guns in the world cannot have such a long range and
Accuracy. Of course, the Thomson submachine gun in Zhou Wen's hand will not be eliminated. The Thomson without the gun tow is also very useful in urban street fighting.
Zhou Wen smiled and explained to Mandel: "Mandel, do you think I need a lot of equipment? I am just a small elite unit. I will buy 50 pieces. There may be wear and tear in the future and need to be replenished, but it is only that small amount.
No matter how expensive this gun is, it won’t cost more than an airplane cannon, right?”
Mandel suddenly realized: "Yes, Zhou, you really don't need a large quantity. This gun is suitable for use by an elite small unit like yours. It's like it's tailor-made for you. Okay, I'll get it soon."
We will contact Finland. Finland also has our partners. As long as this gun is really available, I will definitely help you buy it." Mandel patted his chest and promised.
Then he frowned and said: "The other equipment on your list is okay, but *** I have to apply through connections. I can't guarantee that I will be able to buy 10 pieces, but I am still sure of one or two. The most difficult thing is this reckless one.
-Ge P08 artillery pistol... Zhou, you really gave me a problem. You have to know that this gun has been discontinued for many years. New guns are hard to find. I can only say that I try my best to find them, but no
Guaranteed."
Zhou Wen smiled and said: "Mandel, just try your best. It doesn't matter if you can't find it. Don't let it become a burden on your heart."
Mandel immediately said: "No, no, no, Zhou, we are friends. I will definitely find a way, I will. But the price may be very expensive."
Zhou Wen replied: "I'm not afraid of the price, but I'm afraid that I can't buy it."
Speaking of German Lu-Ger P08 pistols, people of later generations basically know that the guns of German officers in foreign World War II movies and TV dramas are basically Lu-Ger P08. Its appearance is elegant and noble, adhering to Germany's consistent industrial tradition, and its manufacturing technology is exquisite.
.And its action reliability and safety are superior to those of pistols of the same period. It was a famous gun during the First and Second World Wars.
However, not many people know about the Ru-Ge P08 artillery pistol, because it was discontinued after only more than 20,000 were produced. The Ru-Ge P08 artillery type uses an extended barrel of 203 mm, and its shooting accuracy is high.
It can 100% hit the portrait target at a distance of 200 meters. A pistol with an effective range of 200 meters has never been seen by Zhou Wen in later generations, let alone today. The wooden gun box it is equipped with can be used as a shoulder stock, and can also be equipped with 32 rounds
Play drums.
Think about it, a pistol equipped with a silencer, a range of 200 meters, high shooting accuracy, and a 32-round drum magazine. It is really a must-have for sneak attacks and whistle blows. The enemy is inexplicably knocked down without making any sound 100 meters away. You
I knocked down a few of them. The 32-round drum drum ensures that the bullet tube is enough. It is completely Zhou Wen's favorite. What's more, this gun has become a treasure among pistols in later generations and has great collection value. As a
How could Zhou Wen, a future military fan, not buy it? How could he find it too expensive?