CETME C2

The CETME C2 (also named the CB-64,) is a Spanish submachine gun based on the British Sterling L2A3. It is an open bolt, blowback operated firearm that fires the 9x23mm Largo & 9x19mm pistol cartridge. Designed in the 1960s, the C2 has many notable safety features built into it & was later used to replace the Star Model Z-45 submachine gun series for Spain in the 1960s however, was later superseded by the MP5 & Star Z-84.

CETME C2
CETME C2 sub-machinegun with its stock folded & a 30 round magazine
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of originSpain
Service history
In service1960–present
Used bySpain
Production history
DesignerJoaquin de la Calzada de Bayo
Designed1960s
ManufacturerCETME
Produced1960s-1970s
Specifications
Mass2.64kg
Length500mm (Folded)
720mm (Unfolded)
Barrel length212mm

Cartridge9×23mm Largo
9x19mm Parabellum
ActionBlowback, open bolt
Rate of fire600rpm
Feed system32-round magazine
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