Port Said Submachine Gun

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	Weapon: Port Said Submachine Gun Type: Submachine Gun Country of Origin: Egypt Year Adopted: 1950 Caliber: 9mm Luger Action: Blow Back Fully Automatic Overall Length (mm): 840.0 Weight (kg): 3.00 Effective Range (m): 200

The Port Said submachine gun was an Egyptian-produced copy of the Swedish Carl Gustaf m/45, often referred to as the "Swedish K." Designed in the 1950s, it was chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum and featured a simple blowback operation with an open-bolt firing mechanism. Its robust design and ease of manufacturing made it a reliable weapon for military use. The Port Said was constructed with a folding stock for compactness, and its straightforward design facilitated maintenance and operation under harsh conditions.

Production of the Port Said began in the late 1950s under license at the Maadi Company for Engineering Industries in Egypt. It was issued primarily to the Egyptian military and paramilitary forces. Although precise production figures are unavailable, it is believed that tens of thousands were manufactured to meet the needs of the Egyptian Armed Forces and their allies. The Port Said was later supplemented by the Akaba submachine gun, a simplified version that incorporated cost-saving measures.

The Port Said earned a reputation for its durability and reliability in desert environments, becoming a staple of Egyptian infantry units during the 1956 Suez Crisis and subsequent Arab-Israeli conflicts. Its design, closely mirroring the Carl Gustaf m/45, also made it popular among guerrilla fighters and irregular forces in the region. Despite being gradually phased out in favor of more modern weapons, the Port Said remains an iconic firearm of mid-20th century Egyptian military history.