Fabbrica Nazionale d'Armi Brescia · Pistol · Prototype · 1941
| Weight (empty) | 1510 g (53.3 oz) |
| Overall Length | 220 mm (8.66") |
| Barrel Length | 150 mm (5.91") |
| Magazine Capacity | 21 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Steel |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The Sosso M1941 is an Italian experimental semi-automatic pistol designed by Giulio Sosso and produced in tiny numbers by Fabbrica Nazionale d'Armi (FNA) Brescia between 1941 and 1942. Chambered for 9x19mm Parabellum, the pistol's defining feature is a unique 21-round endless-belt 'conveyor' magazine: cartridges are held in a continuous chain that is advanced one position by the slide's rearward stroke via a ratchet mechanism, rather than fed from a conventional spring-loaded box magazine. The p...
Country of Origin: Italy
Designer: Giulio Sosso