Besal

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Besal Mk2
Type Light machine gun
Place of origin  United Kingdom
Service history
Used by On Standby only
Wars WW2 (Intended)
Production history
Designer H. Faulkener
Designed 1940
Manufacturer RSAF
Specifications
Cartridge .303 British
Action Gas
Rate of fire 600RPM
Feed system 30 round Bren compatable magazines
Sights Iron

The Besal was a light machine gun of British origin.[1] The weapon was intended as a backup for the Bren gun as it was lighter, simpler, cheaper, and easier to manufacture, but was eventually deemed unnecessary.[2][3]

[edit] References

  1. ^ http://i150.photobucket.com/albums/s97/bongomania/Besal2.jpg
  2. ^ http://img104.imagevenue.com/aAfkjfp01fo1i-19368/loc140/84628_besal_lmg_122_140lo.jpg
  3. ^ Modern Small Arms” by Major Frederick Myatt, Salamander Books, 1978
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