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Erma Werke MP 40 9mm 9.9-inch

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The standard German submachine gun of WWII, widely issued to paratroopers, NCOs, and tank crews. Compact, reliable, and entirely made of stamped metal — a departure from earlier machined SMGs.

Type: Submachine Gun

Action: Automatic

Caliber: 9mm

Capacity: 32

Year introduced: 1940, Germany

Weight: 177.6 oz

Overall length: 32.8"

Status: Discontinued

Military use: Yes

Intended use: Close Quarters, Airborne, Armor