Breda Meccanica Bresciana, widely known simply as Breda, is a large Italian manufacturer of small arms and ammunition.
History
Breda made its mark before and during World War II producing a large selection of automatic weapons and light artillery for the Italian military. This work had started during World War I supplying parts for Fiat machineguns. Most famous of these were the Breda machine guns, which were standard for Italian forces through the war. Larger 20mm and 47mm weapons were also produced.
Additionally, a wide variety of non-weapon products have been built, including marine and rail engines, and thermal plants.
Currently, Breda has focused on production of shotguns and accessories.
Products
- Machine guns
- Anti-aircraft and Anti-tank guns
- Modelo 35 20 mm antitank and anti-aircraft gun
- Modelo 35 47 mm antitank gun
- Shotguns
- Firearms accessories
Current Information
Breda Meccanica Bresciana
Via Lunga 2, Brescia, I-25126, Italy
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