Vast Variety of Violence - Part 11

Hello and welcome back to another Forgotten Hope 2 update.

Today we are showcasing the main Norwegian heavy machine gun, the Colt M/29.

In 1929, the Norwegian Army adopted the Colt MG38B chambered in 7.92×57mm as its standard heavy machine gun, designating it the Colt M/29. After purchasing 100 guns directly from Vickers-Armstrong Ltd., Norway secured a license to produce the weapon at Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk, with local manufacturing beginning in 1933.

In 1937, the decision was made to re-chamber the Colt M/29 for the more powerful 7.92×61mm round, also known as "7.92 TUNG". This modification provided greater range and stopping power, with anti-aircraft duty in mind.

The Colt M/29 was a water-cooled heavy machine gun with a rate of fire of approximately 650 rounds per minute. It featured a tangent rear sight adjustable to 3,000 meters and could also be equipped with a specific M/36 anti-aircraft sight or the Kikkertsikte M/31 (5× magnification) scope, manufactured in Germany by Hensoldt & Söhne.

During the German invasion in April–June 1940, the Colt M/29 proved its value as a cornerstone of Norwegian defensive efforts. Its high rate of fire and impressive accuracy made it a serious force multiplier for the frequently outnumbered and outgunned Norwegian troops. Approximately 958 7.92×57mm Colt M/29 were produced between 1933 and 1937, 1,708 Colt M/29 TUNG between 1937 and 1940, and an additional 400 units under German occupation.

Our Colt M/29 heavy machine gun was made by Seth Soldier and our Kikkertsikte M/31 and M/36 AA sights were made by Ashton.

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