The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The MP40 submachine gun is a blowback operated weapon that fires from an open bolt. It fires in the full automatic role only. The weapon has a blued finish. The bolt system has a telescoping return spring guide which also served as a pneumatic recoil buffer helping to reduce the rate of fire to a manageable level. The bolt handle is attached to the bolt and also serves as a safety device. The handguard is made from plastic and is located between the magazine housing and pistol grip. The pistol grip is cracked. The weapon is fitted with a folding shoulder stock. Receiver top stamped MP40 bnz, 41 and the serial number. Complete with a detachable 32 round box magazine stamped MP38u40. Part of a leather sling is attached to the barrel.
The MP40 was a simplified version of the MP38, intended to reduce the time and expense of manufacture. It introduced modern methods of stampings and sub-assemblies which could be made by small subcontractors throughout Germany. The result was a highly practical and effective weapon.
The MP40 submachine gun is a blowback operated weapon that fires from an open bolt. It fires in the full automatic role only. The weapon has a blued finish. The bolt system has a telescoping return s
The MP40 submachine gun is a blowback operated weapon that fires from an open bolt. It fires in the full automatic role only. The weapon has a blued finish.The bolt system has a telescoping return sp
The MP40 submachine gun is a blowback operated weapon that fires from an open bolt. It fires in the full automatic role only. The weapon has a blued finish.The bolt system has a telescoping return sp
The MP40 submachine gun is a blowback operated weapon that fires from an open bolt. It fires in the full automatic role only. The weapon has a blued finish.The bolt system has a telescoping return sp
The MP40 submachine gun is a blowback operated weapon that fires from an open bolt. It fires in the full automatic role only. The weapon has a blued finish. The bolt system has a telescoping return s
The MP40 submachine gun is a blowback operated weapon that fires from an open bolt. It fires in the full automatic role only. The weapon has a blued finish. The bolt system has a telescoping return s