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MP 38

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MP 38
Quick Overview
Manufacturer
Origin
Production
1938 - 1941
Overview

The MP 38 is a submachine gun developed by the German company Erma Werke and adopted by the German military in 1938. It was one of the first submachine guns to feature a folding stock and extensive use of stamped metal components. The MP 38 uses a simple blowback action and fires the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge. It introduced modern manufacturing techniques that influenced subsequent submachine gun designs worldwide. The weapon is known for its compact size and high rate of fire.

Calibers & Ammunition
Dimensions
Overall Length
833 mm (stock extended) / 620 mm (folded)
Barrel Length
251 mm
Weight
3.75 kg (unloaded)
Mechanical
Action Type
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger Type
Selective fire
Sights Type
Hooded front, rear tangent aperture
Magazine Capacity
32 rounds
Additional Information
action
Blowback, open bolt
rate Of Fire
500 rpm

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