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Beretta M38/42 vs Bergmann MP-18
Side-by-side technical comparison
Beretta M38/42
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
Bergmann MP-18
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Beretta M38/42
Bergmann MP-18
Production
1942–1945
1918–1920
Units produced
Approximately 600,000
Approximately 35,000
Specifications
Spec
Beretta M38/42
Bergmann MP-18
Overall length
799 mm
832 mm
Barrel length
213 mm
200 mm
Weight
3.25 kg (unloaded)
4.18 kg
Magazine capacity
20 or 40 rounds
32 rounds (TM-08 drum)
Action type
Blowback, open bolt
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger type
Selective fire (dual trigger)
Selective fire
Sights
Hooded blade front, flip-up rear aperture
Inverted V front, tangent rear
Calibers
Beretta M38/42
Bergmann MP-18