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How a German MP-40 Works

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. Designed in 1938 by Heinrich Vollmer with inspiration from its predecessor the MP 38, it was heavily used by infantrymen (particularly platoon and squad leaders), and by paratroopers, on the Eastern and Western Fronts as well as armoured fighting vehicle crews.[5][6] Its advanced and modern features made it a favorite among soldiers and popular in countries from various parts of the world after the war. It was often called "Schmeisser" by the Allies, after Hugo Schmeisser, who designed the MP 18, although he was not involved in the design or production of the MP 40. The weapon's other variants included the MP 40/I and the MP 41. From 1940 to 1945, an estimated 1.1 million were produced by Erma Werke. Type Submachine gun Place of origin Nazi Germany Service history In service 1939–1945 (Nazi Germany) 1940–present (other countries) Used by See Users Wars World War II Greek Civil War First Indochina War 1948 Arab–Israeli War Korean War Algerian War Malayan emergency Vietnam War West New Guinea dispute Rhodesian Bush War Lebanese Civil War Guatemalan Civil War Yugoslav Wars Iraq War (very limited) Syrian Civil War (limited) Russo-Ukrainian War (limited) Production history Designer Heinrich Vollmer Berthold Geipel Designed 1940 Manufacturer Steyr-Mannlicher Erma Werke Haenel Unit cost 57 ℛℳ (1940) 250 EUR current equivalent Produced 1940–1945 (MP 40) No. built 1,100,000 (estimated) Variants MP 36 MP 38 MP 40 MP 40/1 MP 41 Specifications Mass 3.97 kg (8.75 lb) Length 833 mm (32.8 in) stock extended/630 mm (24.8 in) stock folded[4] Barrel length 251 mm (9.9 in) Cartridge 9×19mm Parabellum Action Straight blowback, open bolt Rate of fire 500–550 rounds/min Muzzle velocity 400 m/s (1,312 ft/s) Effective firing range 100–200 m Maximum firing range 250 m Feed system 32-round detachable box magazine, 64-round with dual magazines Sights Hooded front blade