Sola submachine gun
| Sola Super | |
|---|---|
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin |
 Luxembourg |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1952 |
| Manufacturer | Societe Luxembourgeoise SA |
| Produced | 1954-1957 |
| Variants |
Sola Super Sola Leger |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 2.86 kilograms (6.3 lb) |
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| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Caliber | 9mm |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 550 rpm |
| Feed system | 32 round MP 40 magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
The Sola is a submachine gun that was built by Societe Luxembourgeoise SA in Luxembourg between 1954 and 1957.[1] It uses the 9×19mm Parabellum round and is capable of using MP 40-type magazines, which were popular around Europe at the time. This weapon saw service in Africa and several are still in use today.
Overview
The SOLA Super submachine gun is a blowback-operated, open-bolt, selective-fire weapon.
The factory barrel comes with a built-in compensator.
The fire selector is located on the left-hand side of the grip, and has three settings: Safe, semi-auto, and fully automatic.
The ejection port comes with a dust cover that, when closed, locks the bolt in position.
The weapon is fed from a 32-round (standard) staggered magazine.
The rear iron sights are flip-up, while the front is fixed in the "blade" pattern; The sights are marked for 50 (handgun range) and 150 meters.
The gun comes standard with a retractable shoulder stock.
It should be noted that the gun is cheap and "short-lived", breaking after only a relatively short period of use.