WesWorld

Standard Infantry weapons of the Exército Imperial

The Model 1935 Banner Mauser is currently the most advanced rifle in the Exército Imperial's arsenal. Originally bought in quantity from Germany, it has since entered production locally and has become the new standard rifle, supplementing the more readily available Model 1908 Mauser in front line service.


[SIZE=1]Source [/SIZE]

Mauser 1935 Banner
- Length: 49.25"
- Weight: 10 lbs
- Cartridge: 7x57mm

Mauser 1935 Banner Short
- Length: 42"
- Weight: 9 lbs
- Cartridge: 7x57mm

The Model 1908 Mauser has a storied history with the Exército Imperial. The standard rifle during the South American war, it gave fantastic service. The current standard issue longarm, it is being supplemented by the Model 1935 Banner, and is expected to be phased out of front line service once production of the 1935 Banner reaches sufficient levels.


[SIZE=1]Source [/SIZE]

Model 1908
- Length: 49.13"
- Weight: 8.38 lbs
- Cartridge: 7x57mm

Model 1908 Short
- Length: 41.875"
- Weight: 7.95 lbs
- Cartridge: 7x57mm

The Exército Imperial also has several other types of older Mausers in quantity, but these weapons are typicality in storage and would only see combat in emergency situations.

The ubiquitous Thompson submachine gun currently serves as the primary weapon of its type within the Exército Imperial. Purchased from the United States, it primarily eqips units specializing in jungle and urban operations but it is also found throughout the remaining units of the Exército Imperial.



M1928A1 Thompson
- Length: 33.50"
- Weight: 10.8 lbs
- Cartridge: .45 APC
[SIZE=1] Source [/SIZE]

Reserved

Recently adopted to replace some of the older types of light machine guns, the Browning Automatic Rife is one of the most powerful man portable weapons in use with the Exército Imperial. Brazilian versions are made specifically to use the same 7x57mm Mauser cartage as the 1935 Banner and Model 1908 rifles. It is currently the standard issue weapon of its type in the Exército Imperial, but the existing supply of the weapons means that some units are still equipped with older types.



M1918A2 Browning Automatic Rifle: Brazilian Model
- Length: 47.80"
- Weight: 19 lbs
- Cartridge: 7x57mm
[SIZE=1]Source [/SIZE]

Reserved