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Bergmann MP-18 vs United Defense M42
Side-by-side technical comparison
Bergmann MP-18
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
United Defense M42
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Bergmann MP-18
United Defense M42
Production
1918–1920
1942–1945
Units produced
Approximately 35,000
Approximately 15,000
Specifications
Spec
Bergmann MP-18
United Defense M42
Overall length
832 mm
820 mm
Barrel length
200 mm
267 mm
Weight
4.18 kg
3.2 kg
Magazine capacity
32 rounds (TM-08 drum)
25 rounds
Action type
Blowback, open bolt
Blowback
Trigger type
Selective fire
Single stage
Sights
Inverted V front, tangent rear
Fixed front post, rear aperture
Calibers
Bergmann MP-18
United Defense M42