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M231 Sub-Machine Gun

 

M231 5.56mm Port Firing Carbine

Type:    Carbine

Caliber:    5.56mm

Range:    50m point target

Rate of Fire:    1300 rpm

Weight:    9.5 lbs (4.3 kg)

Magazine:    30rd box

Maker:    FN Manufacturing

 

The M231 firing port weapon is lightweight, air-cooled, gas-operated, cartridge magazine fed,  mounted in a ball firing port in the vehicle. The M231 fires on full automatic only, beginning from open bolt carrier and striker assembly position.