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MP 38 vs MP 41
Side-by-side technical comparison
MP 38
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
MP 41
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
MP 38
MP 41
Production
1938–1941
1941–1943
Units produced
Approximately 40,000
Approximately 26,000 to 39,000
Specifications
Spec
MP 38
MP 41
Overall length
833 mm (stock extended) / 620 mm (folded)
860 mm
Barrel length
251 mm
251 mm
Weight
3.75 kg (unloaded)
3.7 kg (unloaded)
Magazine capacity
32 rounds
32 rounds
Action type
Blowback, open bolt
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger type
Selective fire
Selective fire
Sights
Hooded front, rear tangent aperture
Hooded front, rear tangent aperture
Calibers