The world's first practical submachine gun, developed by Hugo Schmeisser for German stormtrooper assault tactics in 1918. Fed from the 32-round "snail drum" magazine of the Luger LP08. Gave individual soldiers the firepower of a light machine gun at close range. The stormtroopers who used it in the March 1918 Spring Offensive broke through Allied lines that had been static for 4 years. The template for all subsequent submachine guns. Type: Submachine Gun Action: Blowback Caliber: 9mm Luger Capacity: 32 Year introduced: 1918, Germany Weight: 112 oz Overall length: 32" Status: Discontinued Military use: Yes Intended use: military