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Standard Infantry Weapons since the reorganization of the nation (1940)

7.65 mm FN-Mauser Model 1889 rifle
Originally developed and manufactured in the Kingdom of Wuttenberg, this rifle has long been license manufactured by Fabrique Nationale for the Belgian Army. The FN-Mauser is a popular export weapon, to which end FN produces it in a variety of chamberings with an array of barrel lengths and stock types.

caliber : 7.65 x 53 Mauser
action : bolt action
Length : 1.27m, 0.78m barrel
Weight : 3.85kg empty
magazine : 5 round stripper clip in integral box magazine.
MV : 620m/s
eff range : 2000m


7.65 mm FN-Mauser Model 1889 carabine
A Fabrique-Nationale adaptation of the basic M1889 to a carbine form for Cavalry, motorcycle, bicycle and other uses.

caliber : 7.65 x 53 Mauser
action : bolt action
Length : 1.03m, 0.56m barrel
Weight : 3.55kgkg empty
magazine : 5 round stripper clip in integral box magazine.
MV : 500m/s

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Mitrailette Model 1931

The Schmeisser-Byard Model 1931 is a variant of the Tuefel designed Schmeisser M1928/II submachine gun, license built by Pieper. The Belgian improved version features tangential rear sights, and 9mm parabellum ammunition.

caliber : 9x19 parabellum
action : blowback operated, open bolt, selective fire
Length : 820mm
Weight : 4kg empty
magazine : 20 or 32 round side mounted box magazine.
MV : 350m/s
ROF : 550/min

[SIZE=1]Descriptions from KaiserKirk[/SIZE]

9mm Browning P-35 Grand puissance
Generally known as the Browning Hi power, the pistol is a Fabrique-Nationale product developed primarily by John Browning. There is an alternative model with tangential rear sights and a detachable stock.

caliber : 9x19 parabellum
action : single action, short recoil semi-automatic
Length : 197mm
Weight : 1.06kg loaded
magazine : 13 + 1
MV : 350m/s
ROF : 40/min

[SIZE=1]Descriptions from KaiserKirk[/SIZE]

Fusil-mitrailleur 1930
Oft called the Belgian BAR, this light machine gun is the standard in front line units. Developed by John Browning while working for Fabrique Nationale, it is capable of being fired from a standing position, there is a tripod available for it. The tripod features telescoping legs which allows a gunner to switch to AA mode if needed, but this feature is not generally used.

Caliber : 7.65 x 53 Mauser
action : automatic
Length : 1.06m
Weight : 9.65
magazine : 20 round clip
MV : 850m/s
ROF : 350 rpm long term, 600rpm max

FN-Browning 13.2mm / L 75 HMG
This heavy machine gun was developed in the late 1920s in response to a request from the Dutch army to update their 13.2mm HMGs from the post war period. FN and Browning instead provided an entirely new weapon, which was subsequently adopted by the Belgian army for limited roles. Primary use if for Anti-aircraft (see above) or a fortress mount, but some tripod mounted HMGs exist. (stats are Hotchkiss 13.2mm).

Caliber : 13.2mm x 96
Action : automatic, selective fire
Weight : 37.5kg
Magazine : 30 round magazine or belt feed
MV : 800m/s
ROF : 450rpm, 30 round magazine or belt.
eff range : 2,500m
In an anti-vehicle role it fires an API round penetrating 20mm at 400m

[SIZE=1]Descriptions from KaiserKirk[/SIZE]

50mm VB Rifle Grenade (French)
Fires via ordinary ball cartridge and tromblon VB launcher
cup with bayonet clip attachment. 1 or 2 grenades may be loaded and fired at a time.

Rounds : 50mm, 490grams (60g explosive) rifle grenade, 190m range. ROF : 4-9rpm
HE, Anti-Personnel, Flare/Illuminating, Message, Incendiary, Smoke rounds available.
Ranges :
45 deg : 190m
55 deg : 170m
65 deg : 140-150m
75 deg : 110-120m
85 deg : 80m

Lance Grenade de 50mm DBT Light Mortar
Light, portable mortar for close infantry support.

Projectile : 0.76kg
MV : 75m/s
Range : 100-585m
Weight : 7.8kg
ROF : 20rpm

81mm M1927 Brandt Mortar
Projectile : 3.25kg
MV : 175m/s

Range : 2850m
Weight : 62kg
Elevation : +45 to +86
Traverse: 8-12deg.
ROF : 18rpm

[SIZE=1]Descriptions from KaiserKirk[/SIZE]