The MP 40 (Maschinenpistole 40) is a submachine gun chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge. Developed in Nazi Germany, it saw extensive service in the Axis forces during World War II.

Mar 8, 2013 · The MP40/I (often erroneously called the MP40/II) was a short-lived experiment to increase firepower by mounting two magazines on a single gun.

Sep 23, 2017 · The MP40/I was an experimental modification of the MP-40 submachine gun developed by the Erma company (we think) in late 1942. It was presumably developed in response to complaints of Soviet fire superiority with SMGs because of their large drum magazines (and also the larger number of SMGs used by the Soviet forces compared to …

The MP40/I was an experimental modification of the MP-40 submachine gun developed by the Erma company (we think) in late 1942. It was presumably developed in response to...

Oct 9, 2019 · The MP40/I was an experimental modification of the MP-40 submachine gun developed by the Erma company (we think) in late 1942. It was presumably developed in response to complaints of Soviet fire superiority with SMGs because of their large drum magazines (and

Mar 3, 2024 · To fully appreciate the significance of the MP40, let’s trace its roots back to World War I. The German army, faced with the challenges of trench warfare, recognized the urgent need for a...

Since it appeared in the official Gerätliste, the MP40/I cannot be classified as a prototype. Despite its limited production, the weapon was formally approved by the Heereswaffenamt (Army …

The MP40/I was a rare variant of the German MP40 submachine-gun (see FIR 6047). It featured a widened magazine housing, which, with the use of a sliding bracket (not present in this example) permitted the used of two standard 32 round magazines.

The MP40 History. A submachine gun is an automatic carbine designed to fire pistol cartridges. Invented during World War I (1914-1918) the zenith of submachine gun use was reached during 1939-1945, World War II.

MP 40/I. The MP 40/I (sometimes erroneously called MP 40/II) was a modified version of the standard MP 40 with a dual side-by-side magazine holder (for a theoretical ammunition total of 64 rounds), designed for special operations troops on the Eastern Front to compensate for the Soviet PPSh-41's larger magazine capacity. However, the design ...