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Bergmann MP-18

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Bergmann MP-18
Quick Overview
Origin
Production
1918 - 1920
Overview

The Bergmann MP-18 is the world's first practical submachine gun, designed by Theodor Bergmann in 1918. It was developed for the German Army during World War I to provide infantry with a high volume of close-range firepower. The MP-18 fires the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge from a 32-round drum magazine. It uses a simple blowback action with an open bolt. The MP-18 established the basic concept of the submachine gun that would dominate close-quarters battle for decades.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
832 mm
Barrel Length
200 mm
Weight
4.18 kg
Mechanical
Action Type
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger Type
Selective fire
Sights Type
Inverted V front, tangent rear
Magazine Capacity
32 rounds (TM-08 drum)
Additional Information
action
Blowback, open bolt
barrel
200 mm
length
832 mm
weight
4.18 kg

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