Designed shortly after WW2 as a police weapon them marketed for military use. Not widely adopted by the French military and production ceased after a few years. Replaced by MAT 49 (FTA 176). A most unusual design which allow gun to be completely folded up.
Marks and Stamps: (L side of receiver) C M H No2260 (Under trigger guard) (Painted) 406| Accession Number: 175 | Period of Use: 1940s - 1970s |
| Type: Machine pistol/SMG | War Zones: Algeria; Indo-China |
| Country of Origin: France | Type Date: 1949 |
| Manufacturer: Societe de Fabrication des Armes a Feu Portatives Hotchkiss et Cie, St Denis | Serial Number: 2260 |
| Manufacture Date: Unknown | Calibre/Ammunition: 9mm Parabellum |
| Weight: 3410g | Length Overall: 776mm |
| Cyclic Rate: 650rpm | Length Barrel: 273mm |
| Deactivation Certificate Number: DA 29714 |