MP40: Germany’s Influential 9mm Submachine Gun

[Talyn]

The MP40, or Maschinenpistole 40, was a turning point in submachine gun design and manufacture.

The MP40 pioneered the use of economical and lightweight materials such as aluminum, plastic, and sheet-metal stampings. As Thomas Nelson observed in The World’s Submachine Guns, “The MP40…left a legacy in production techniques which are copied by practically every country to indulge in submachine gun production since the MP40 set the pace.” Although the MP40 was certainly revolutionary, it also benefitted from earlier German designs.

MP40: Germany’s Influential 9mm Submachine Gun

The MP40, or Maschinenpistole 40, was a turning point in submachine gun design and manufacture. Early submachine guns relied on

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[Sld1959]

First discovered the MP40 in a book, Dogs of War where the mercs buy surplus Mp40s for thier mission. Thst got me reading up on it and military weapons in general. It is iconic... say German machine pistol its what most people think of.

 

[Belt Fed]

Almost bought one back in the 80's. it was in rough shape or i would have.

 

[Gofer]

I got to handle one and was surprised at how heavy it felt. Pretty cool gun

 

[Recusant]

Many were built on Charles Erb registered receiver tubes using Germany WWII parts:

CHARLES ERB REGISTERED MP-40 RECEIVER TUBE ONLY (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). - James D. Julia, Auctioneers

CHARLES ERB REGISTERED MP-40 RECEIVER TUBE ONLY (FULLY TRANSFERABLE). Cal. 9mm. Registered MP-40 receiver tube as manufactured by Charles Erb. Exhibits Erb bullet logo on the left side below the bolt handle channel with SN visible at left front portion of tube with 2nd SN on underside of tube...

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Many of the 100 percent original MP40s were amnesty guns.

 

[xdman]

I keep one, in the office, it has its own chair