Vigneron M2

Société Anonyme Précision Liégeoise · Submachine-Gun · Out Of Production · 1954

Weight (empty)3300 g (116.4 oz)
Overall Length872 mm (34.33")
Barrel Length305 mm (12.01")
Magazine Capacity32 rounds
Action TypeBlowback
Firing MechanismHammer Fired
Muzzle Velocity400 m/s (1312 fps)
Muzzle Energy596 J (440 ft·lbf)
Effective Range100 m (109 yd)
Frame MaterialSteel

Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum

The Vigneron M2 is a Belgian blowback-operated, selective-fire submachine gun chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum. Designed in 1953 by Lieutenant-Colonel Georges Vigneron and adopted by the Belgian military in 1954, it features a long ribbed barrel with a slotted compensator, a plastic pistol grip, a telescoping single-strut wire stock, and a 32-round magazine. The grip safety locks the bolt in both cocked and uncocked positions — a notable feature for a 1950s SMG.

Country of Origin: Belgium

Designer: Georges Vigneron