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. A folding shoulder stock results in a compact weapon when folded. Receiver top stamped MP40, 660 and 40. The forward section of the action is marked bnz. Dark brown plastic pistol and fore grip. The muzzle is threaded and has a screw on collar. It is missing a detachable 32 round box magazine and has been rendered innocuous. Fitted with a brown leather sling.
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 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