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Bergmann MP-18 vs MP 38
Side-by-side technical comparison
Bergmann MP-18
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
MP 38
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Bergmann MP-18
MP 38
Production
1918–1920
1938–1941
Units produced
Approximately 35,000
Approximately 40,000
Specifications
Spec
Bergmann MP-18
MP 38
Overall length
832 mm
833 mm (stock extended) / 620 mm (folded)
Barrel length
200 mm
251 mm
Weight
4.18 kg
3.75 kg (unloaded)
Magazine capacity
32 rounds (TM-08 drum)
32 rounds
Action type
Blowback, open bolt
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger type
Selective fire
Selective fire
Sights
Inverted V front, tangent rear
Hooded front, rear tangent aperture
Calibers
Bergmann MP-18