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Beretta M38/42 vs MP 38
Side-by-side technical comparison
Beretta M38/42
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
MP 38
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Beretta M38/42
MP 38
Production
1942–1945
1938–1941
Units produced
Approximately 600,000
Approximately 40,000
Specifications
Spec
Beretta M38/42
MP 38
Overall length
799 mm
833 mm (stock extended) / 620 mm (folded)
Barrel length
213 mm
251 mm
Weight
3.25 kg (unloaded)
3.75 kg (unloaded)
Magazine capacity
20 or 40 rounds
32 rounds
Action type
Blowback, open bolt
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger type
Selective fire (dual trigger)
Selective fire
Sights
Hooded blade front, flip-up rear aperture
Hooded front, rear tangent aperture
Calibers
Beretta M38/42