
The Star Z-45 is a submachine gun designed by Star Bonifacio Echeverria of Spain. It was based on the German MP40 design and used a similar telescoping bolt system. The weapon was chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum and fed from a 30-round magazine. It served as the standard submachine gun of the Spanish military for several decades. The Z-45 is known for its robust construction and reliability.
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