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ERMA – German MP40
ERMA German MP40
GERMAN MP-40 9MM SMG MANUFACTURED BY ERMA
One of the workhorses of the German Army from World War II. This is an original ALL MATCHING German MP-40 in 9mm made by Steyr.
The Maschinenpistole 40, commonly known as the MP40, is similar to the Thompson, but uses a smaller 9-mm round. This submachine gun evolved out of the MP38, which was prone to misfirings that had sometimes lethal results. A simple technical innovation to the hammer eliminated the problem, and the MP40 was born. Total production is unknown but it is believed that more that one million of these weapons were produced between 1940 and 1944.
Description
ERMA German MP40 Mahine Gun,
GERMAN MP-40 9MM SMG MANUFACTURED BY ERMA
Original German WWII 1942 Dated MP 40 Display Gun by ERMA – Maschinenpistole 40
Item Description
Original Item:
The ERMA – German MP40 is One-of-a-kind. This is an excellent condition (one of the best we’ve ever offered) MP40 display gun built from original parts and constructed on a legal non-firing BATF approved aluminum dummy receiver, making this a 100% legal display Sub-Machine gun. ERMA – German MP40
The ERMA – German MP40 is Offered with exceptional original bakelite stock and functional extending butt stock, this is the real thing that will only appreciate in value over time. All complete, simulated fixed aluminum bolt system gives the impression of an original unit and is fitted with the original safety bolt handle. Barrel is original and has not been deactivated. Original markings maintained and make a keystone item for any serious WWII collection.
The rear receiver cup of this display gun is marked with the date and manufacture codes.
This indicates 1941 manufacture by ERMA-Erfurter Maschinenfabrik B Geipel GmbH, Erfurt, the company that developed the MP38 and MP40. The rear receiver cup is marked with serial number and maker code cnd for National Krupp Registrier Kassen GmbH, Fabrik Berlin-Neukölln, a subcontractor that made many components for the ERMA – German MP40.
The barrel is also marked with serial number (hidden by us) and shortened serial — appears on the fittings for the barrel, making this a partial matching display gun.
The barrel has not been deactivated, and has very nice rifling with a great bore, though the exterior has some past pitting. There are also other markings and Waffenamt proofs throughout the display gun. Overall condition is good but used, and there is a crack towards the front of the bakelite housing. We have installed a reproduction brown leather MP40 sling to add to the authentic look.
Included is an original ERMA – German MP40 magazine, in excellent condition, marked MP.38u. 40 on the shell. It is also Waffenamt proofed on the top, and maker marked 98E and dated 41. Magazine will have the spring and follower removed if shipped to a state that prohibits high capacity magazines.
History of the MP40
The ERMA – German MP40 Maschinenpistole 40 (“Machine pistol 40”) descended from its predecessor, the MP 38, which was in turn based on the MP 36, a prototype made of machined steel.
The MP 36 was developed independently by Erma Werke’s Berthold Geipel with funding from the German Army. It took design elements from Heinrich Vollmer’s VPM 1930 and EMP. Vollmer then worked on Berthold Geipel’s MP 36 and in 1938 submitted a prototype to answer a request from the Heereswaffenamt (Army Weapons Office) for a new submachine gun, which was adopted as MP 38.
The MP 38 was a simplification of the MP 36, and the MP 40 was a further simplification of the MP 38, with certain cost-saving alterations, most notably in the more extensive use of stamped steel rather than machined parts. ERMA – German MP40
It was heavily used by infantrymen (particularly platoon and squad leaders), and by paratroopers, on the Eastern and Western Fronts. Its advanced and modern features made it a favorite among soldiers and popular in countries from various parts of the world after the war.
It was often erroneously called “Schmeisser” by the Allies, despite Hugo Schmeisser’s non-involvement in the weapon’s design and production. From 1940 to 1945, an estimated 1.1 million were produced by Erma Werke.
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