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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MP_40MP 40 - Wikipedia

    The MP 40 ( Maschinenpistole 40) is a submachine gun chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. It was developed in Nazi Germany and used extensively by the Axis powers during World War II .

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  3. simple.wikipedia.org › wiki › MP-40MP-40 - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    The MP-40 (German: Maschinenpistole 40) (English: Machine pistol 40), is a type of sub-machine gun. It is also known as the Schmeisser for Hugo Schmeisser, who designed other weapons but not this one.

  4. www.wikiwand.com › en › MP_40MP 40 - Wikiwand

    The MP 40 is a submachine gun chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. It was developed in Nazi Germany and used extensively by the Axis powers during World War II.

  5. nationalinterest.org › blog › rebootGuns of World War II: Meet Nazi Germany's MP 40 Submachine ...

    Jun 24, 2021 · The iconic MP 40 was a German submachine gun designed in the late 1930s that built upon earlier domestic submachine gun designs. The MP 40 was a fully automatic-only weapon, meaning that...

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  6. defensebridge.com › article › the-mp-40-aThe MP 40: A Revolutionary Submachine Gun that Shaped History

    Aug 20, 2023 · The MP 40, also known as the Maschinenpistole 40, stands as an enduring symbol of innovation, adaptability, and the turbulent era of World War II. Its development and deployment in Nazi Germany and its widespread post-war influence make the MP 40 a remarkable piece of military history that continues to captivate enthusiasts, historians, and ...

  7. weaponsystems.net › system › 1567-MP 40MP 40 | Weaponsystems.net

    The design started out as the prototype MP36 and limited production run MP38. The MP40 is an iconic weapon of World War 2 and over a million were produced. Allied troops in World War 2 dubbed it the "Schmeisser" although Hugo Schmeisser was not involved in the design, unlike various earlier German sub machine guns.

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  9. militaryhistorynow.com › 2015/12/08 › the-mp3840-sixSix Rapid-Fire Facts About Germany’s MP-38/40 ...

    Dec 8, 2015 · THE MP-38/40 Maschinenpistole was the standard Wehrmacht submachine gun of World War Two. Here are six things you should know about this famous firearm. MP38/40 specs. Calibre: 9x19mm Parabellum. Weight: 3.97kg (8.7lb) Length: 630mm (24.8in) stock folded, 833mm (32.8in) stock extended. Barrel length: 251mm (9.8in) Rifling: Six grooves, right hand.