MP-38

The Maschinenpistole 38 ("Machine pistol 38") was created after requirements from the German Army, which saw need for compact submachine gun.

MP 38 is one of the early variants of the more famous MP 40.

Specifications

Weapon type:submachine gun
Weight:3.97 kg
Calibre & cartridge:9×19mm Parabellum
Effective range:100–200 m
Designed:1936-1940
Designer:Heinrich Vollmer
Manufacturer:Steyr Mannlicher
Number built:1,100,000 (estimated)
Action:straight blowback, open bolt