8mm NPm/58

The Bräda Gewearfabreika 8mm NPm/58 is a heavy submachinegun initially adopted by the Lienzek Royal Armed Forces in 1958 to the as a lightweight and higher capacity replacement for the bolt action rifles utilised by Lienzek paratrooper units who saught a weapon which is lighter than a full power rifle but harder hitting than a traditional submachinegun. The weapon was automatic only however the low firerate of 475 rounds per minute allowed it to be fired in bursts or single shots with relative ease, making use of 27 round detachable box magazines.

In 1961, not long after the adoption of the NPm/58, it was decided that the NPm/58 would replace all submachineguns in general service becoming standard issue amongst specialist troops such anti-tank units, recon units and others which were typically issued submachineguns. The NPm/58 would also find its way into the hands of light mountain infantry units and armoured crews. From 1961 an optional 1.5x optic with a simple circle reticle also became available in limited quantities, it was mounted on the existing rear sight.

Variants

 * Najceste Pistoletmacsinowi Marka 58 Faldsarialowca - Intended for use by Lienzek Airborne Forces.
 * Wooden stock replaced with folding wire stock.

Current Operators

 * Lienzeberg - Primary operator, used across several branches of the Lienzek Royal Armed Forces from 1958 to 1996. Retained in service with Police forces and Gendarmerie until present day.

Failed bids

 * Alvakalia - Several purchased for troop trials in the late 1970s to replace the MP45/67, lost to MP83.