Existing stock of French-built weapons was modernized before World War II by the Greek Army's War Materiel Department Eforeia Ylikou Polemou, EYP) of Athens.

Apart from accomplishing increase to 420 rounds/min and improved stability, the same facilities undertook the production of a large number of auxiliary parts, with minor improvements.

The gun was extensively used by the Greek Army during World War II.

This weapon has caliber 7,92 mm and weight 12.75 Kg, since it had a heavier barrel with heatsinks, for greater durability in extended operation, also it relied on a biggest weight tripod for improved stability.

Some were captured by Royal Italian Army and used in various places, such as Sicily in 1943.