The BSA Welgun was a prototype submachine gun developed by the British Special Operations Executive during the Second World War. Designed by F.T. Bridgman and built by the Birmingham Small Arms Company, it was designed in 1942 and produced in 1943. Although it performed well in trials, the Welgun was never formally adopted by British forces and was produced only in small numbers, seeing use in trials rather than widespread service.
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Service StatusPrototype or Experimental 1 Weapon Class Introduced Year Caliber Class Weapon Class
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United Kingdom
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The Welgun was a prototype submachine gun developed by the British irregular warfare organisation, the Special Operations Executive (SOE).
Infobox: cartridge
9×19mm Parabellum
Infobox: type
Submachine gun
Infobox: production_date
1943
Infobox: service
Trials only
- Used In: World War II, infobox wars field: 'World War II'
View the Source2. Wikidata: BSA Welgun
Wikidata Q4836566, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
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