ise known as Madsen after its founder Vilhelm Herman Oluf Madsen.This firearm was a modified variation of the M/46. The only major improvement was the simplified retracting handle. Introduction of the M/50 occurred on November 7, 1950 at Mosede, Denmark.
The M/50 is made of stamped sheet metal. Its an open-bolt design which means it fires when the bolt is in the locked back open position with a fixed firing pin. The M/46-M/50 share a unique design: the firearm is stamped from 2 pieces of sheet metal which are shaped with an integral rear pistol grip and magazine housing. The two pieces fit together like a clam shell with the hinge at the rear of the pistol grip. The firearm is held together with a barrel locking nut which is threaded onto the fore section of the two receiver halves. The pistol grip is hollow, providing storage space for a magazine loading tool.
The folding stock is made of tubular steel covered with leather and folds onto the right side of the firearm. The M/50 fires in full-auto only features a safety lever unusually placed in front of the forward magazine housing. To fire the M/50 the operator must grip the magazine housing and hold down the safety lever.
| Madsen Model 1950 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sub machine gun |
| Place of origin | Denmark |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1950 - 1980s |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Dansk Industri Syndikat |
| Designed | 1950 |
| Manufacturer | Dansk Industri Syndikat |
| Variants | M/46, M/53 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 6.95 Pounds |
| Length | 31.25" with stock open |
| | |
| Caliber | 9mm Parabellum |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 550 rpm |
| Muzzle velocity | 1250 ft/s |
| Feed system | Magazine 32 rounds |
| Sights | Single aperature set for 100M |
