The MP 40 was a sub machine gun developed in Germany and used…

The MP 40 was a sub machine gun developed in Germany and used extensively by the Axis powers during the Second World War.

Designer.       Heinrich Vollmer

In service.     1938 – 1945

Cartridge.      9mm

Action.           Straight blow back open bolt  

Rate of fire.   500 rounds / min

Effective firing range. 100 – 150m / 164 yards.

Feed system. 32 Round detachable box magazine

Number Built. 1.100,000