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Welcome to the one and only website that is solely dedicated to the german Maschinenpistole mp40. This site’s purpose is to gather and spread information about this famous worldwar 2 submachinegun as well as get in contact with mp40 collectors and enthousiastics.

The gun itself was a revolution within the development of the submachinegun in general at the time. Think of it’s never seen before fold-up stock, the pistol-handgrip and the patented telescope spring. Many countries made their own “copy” of the mp40 like the US M3 “greasegun”, the Yougoslavian mp56, the Egyptian Port Said, the Portugese FPB, etc

I have tried to be as careful as possible in writing down the information although I know a lot of information is still missing. If however you feel I’m giving the wrong information or if you have additional information please drop me an email info@mp40.nl and I will add or correct it. Any new information or photo's are very welcome as well off course! Although I enjoy investigating everything related to the mp40, I want to clearly state that I don't want to glorify war or the political system that developed these weapons in any way. Also I want to mention that owning and collecting these guns is subject to local laws and regulations.

Enjoy this website!
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Weblog:

Below is where I will put any new information relating to the MP38/40/41 that I read on the web or hear from other enthousiastics. If you have anything interesting please let me know at info@mp40.nl

16-02-2010: For sale at gunbroker.com, by the looks of it, an unissued mp38 grip in mint condition.

15-02-2010: I'm almost sure that it is fake or a "put together" since none of the parts match. But it's intersting to see that this mp40 has a mp38 magazine release button.

04-02-2010: Since I was so lucky with the previous message I give it another try on the photos below. Does anybody have a clue what this is? Is it a reproduction grip or some mould. Please send your ideas to info@mp40.nl

02-02-2010: I received a lot of response on the topic below. Indeed the 40F&S stamp on the inside of the mp38 grip of Erma (27-40, ayf-40 and ayf-41) is the code for Fichtel and Sachs. F&S was a manufacturer of motor cycles an terrain vehicles. If I'm correct they also produced bajonets for the K98. More info: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZF_Sachs The the FS code, stamped on the bottom of the receiver is the reseller stamp of Sauer Militaria. What a coincidence!

07-01-2010: HELP! I need information about these 2 stamps. Both are on the same MP38. One is on the inside of the aluminum mp38 grip and the other one is one the bottom of the receiver. One says "FS" and the other one says "40F&S". I tried Wehrmacht Awards as well but sofar none of the "experts" has an answer.

07-12-2009: Very nice picture I received of a very lucky Bastard!

22-12-2009: I found these 2 interesting youtube videos explained by Batman:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4-1W_ySwx4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65s-qiq3cxU&feature=related

6-12-2009: Now for sale at Henrik Rask, 2 numbermatching Steyr MP40's. Also the website is offering a lot of original pouches. http://www.raskantik.com/varer/news.htm

5-12-2009: I updated the MP40 database. I crossed the 300th MP today. Please keep sending me the info or links. Serial Database

30-11-2009: I added a small page today about the MP40 sound suppressor developed by Arado and Schneider - Opel and tested in 1944 by the Heeres Waffenamt. Please let me know if you have any additional information about this subject. info@mp40.nl

5-11-2009: This postcard I recently added to my collection. Very rare! There is also a french version of it and a Finiish printed match box.

 

24-11-2009: then better look at this MP38 for sale in the UK. http://www.gunstar.co.uk/Submachine-Gun/Erma-Erfurter-Maschinen-U-Werkzeugfabrik-MP38/Gun-For-Sale.aspx?id=1577

 

23-11-2009: For sale at egun.de a MP38. Unfortunately the magazine reciever is not original. Very hard to tell if you ask me. http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2522691

 

18-11-2009: Very nice cover of a 1944 "illustrierteer Beobachter" with a few members of the Leibstandarte AH with 2 mp40's and a Kubelwagen. The text says "befehlempfang beim Kommandeur" which means something like "receiving orders from the commander".

 

 

17-11-2009: Early Erma mp40 with hook type retracting handle.I wonder what the end price is going to be. http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2511454

 

 

15-11-2009: Well about time to add something to my website. I started to rewrite the manuals page. I now have devided it in 3 sections, a military manual page, a "civilian", and a post war page. All three of them are still under construction but putting it online might lead to some reactions from your side. Manuals

4-11-2009: Rich U. send me this picture (left) of a beautiful, almost polished, MP40 with a red Bakelite handgrip and foregrip. I do not know the serial number on this MP40 but judging it by the grip it concerns a Steyr MP40 from 1943. These mp40's frequently have the grip without the rim. Just to share with you!

25-10-2009: An MP38 for sale at egun. Not offered very frequently. Too bad that the grip is a fake and the foregrip is a MP40 grip. http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2470423-

 

11-10-2009: I recently bought this picture postcard featuring an Iron -ross wearing soldier holding an mp40. Various series of postcards like "Das Alles sind Infanteriewaffen" and "ewig junge Infanterie" were printed for propaganda reasons.

 

09-10-2009: This mp38 tube went out very cheap! Nice start up for building up an mp38! 

04-10-2009: Today I replaced my page about Heinrich Vollmer. I place a new story with courtesy of Martin Helebrant the English translation of his Heinrich Vollmer story as described in his book; "Samopal M.P.38 a MP40",Nakladatelstvi Elka Press, ISBN 978-80-87057-02-5.

04-10-2009: A rare pair of leather MP40 pouches in excellent condition. These photo's were sent to me by a Belgian collector.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

03-10-2009: Please turn your sound off (when you hear it you understand ;-) and check this grounddug at 1m29sec; http://www.youtube.com/watchv=70dG455RFCs&feature=PlayList&p=471C8D28CEC8A2B7&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=20

22-09-2009: Some original mp38 parts (deactivated) are offered here: http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=379890

20-09-2009: Today I added with courtesy of Martin Helebrant the English translation of his Erma EMP story as described in his book; "Samopal M.P.38 a MP40",Nakladatelstvi Elka Press, ISBN 978-80-87057-02-5.

 

18-09-2009: I received these picture of a very early MP40 with the Merz Werke logo on it. This logo was also used on their typewriters. I have never seen this on any MP40. This Mp40 is also one of the earliest since it carries serial 153 and code 27-1940. Please also note the full stamped "1940" on the receiver. The gun itself is also in the an absolute perfect condition. Thank you Pierre for the pictures.

 

 

16-09-2009: I updated the MP40 database.Serial Database

08-09-2009: Attention!! My website has been hacked 2 weeks ago. This is the reason why thing look a bit funny and bits anfd pieces are missing. We are trying to get it fixed again as soon as possible.

17-07-2009: I received from Kevin S. this very interesting project description for a homebuilt semi-automatic MP38 based on a ground dug and a newly made receiver. http://www.mp40.nl/uploads/SAMP38_Build.pdf 

15-07-2009: Again I have bought some newspapers featuring MP40's on the cover. I will add these to the propaganda page.

14-07-2009: This picture together with a few others were sent to me. It shows an improvised version of the early retracting handle. I don't think the short one is an original one. It could be an improvised "waffenmeister" solution or a bad post war attempt to copy an original one. I know that all of these early retracting handles are slightly different since they are handwork but I would like to know if someone has "official" documentation about this. 

27-06-2009: I added a small page about the protection cover for the MP38 and 40 used by the fallschrimjager and ski troops.

 

 

18-06-2009: Nice original pouch for sale at Wehrmacht Awards. http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362112

18-06-2009: Very nice and detailed pictures of a rare Steyr MP40. Rare beacuse it already features the ribbed magazine reciever but still has the early retracting handle. http://sports.webshots.com/album/573013155IDOaLv

13-06-2009: Now what do we think about this? cgi.ebay.de/SYSTEMSCHUTZ-MG34-MG-WaA-1944-fke-WEHRMACHT-MP40_W0QQitemZ370213928491QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMilitaria

05-06-2009: Some more Russian ground dugs: 
http://www.po-73brigada.narod.ru/Foto2002/35.jpg
http://www.po-73brigada.narod.ru/Foto2002/32.jpg
http://www.po-73brigada.narod.ru/Foto2002/33.jpg
http://www.po-73brigada.narod.ru/Foto2002/34.jpg

01-06-2009: This link shows a mp40 that was captured by a Dutch Army unit in a weapon search in Afganisthan. http://warrelics.eu/forum/firearms-ordnance/mp38-40-found-afghanistan-7843/

26-05-2009: I received these pictures with a remarkably safety feature. The grinded notch is not only made at the usual spot in the receiver but also at the basic safe position. Very strange!

  
22-05-2009: I finished today the page about Berthold Geipel the founder and Director of ERMA. This factory was the first to produce the MP38 and MP40. Very little is known about him but thanks to the book "ERMA & Feima, Berthold Geipel und seine Erfurter Waffenfabriken" of Werner Limbrecht and the help of Rich U. who reads and correct my text, I was able to make this page. http://www.mp40.nl/index.php?page=berthold-geipel I would like to get a picture of the man. I cannot find it anywhere. If you have a picture and you allow me to place it then please send me an email info@mp40.nl

19-05-2009: A new book from Michael Heidler, indispensable for every German handgun and equipment enthousiast. After many years of hard work, Michael Heidler's book "Deutsche Fertigungskennzeichen bis 1945" about the German manufacturers codes of WW2 is now finished. The book has more than 500 pages, is sorted in two ways (after codes and after company-names), contains ALL code systems (abbreviations, number-codes, letter-codes, LDO-numbers for medals & insignias and the RZM-numbers for NSDAP- & SS-equipment). The official list with letter codes ends with "ozz", but he was able to add three pages of later codes. Off course all MP38 and 40 production codes are in it as wel. The book can be ordered directly with Michael Heidler at: GGBuch@web.de Please support his fantastic work and order the book!!!

 

19-05-2009: Judging form these pictures you would think that the MP38 is not exactly a scarce item!!! Thanks again Alex K.

 

 

19-05-2009: I expandend the newspaper page with 4 extra cover again. http://www.mp40.nl/index.php?page=newspapers

19-05-2009: a nice pair of original? Pouches; http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=129195033#PIC

15-05-2009: Saved from destruction in Kosovo: http://warrelics.eu/forum/firearms-ordnance/saved-destruction-7131.html  

12-05-2009: According to the text that comes with this Haenel MP40 offered on Gunbroker it was produced on the very first day of the Haenel production. I don't know about that but anyway it is a very early Haenel MP40. It has a MP38 like serial number stamped horizontal on the end-cap. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=128861335  

12-04-2009: I received so many reactions of the enormous MP40 stack of Alex K. He recently send me a similar picture shot from a different angle:  

 

 

 

 

 

12-04-2009: Yesterday I added this D167/2 to my collection. The little manual is in perfect "mint" condition. I'm thinking about reorganising my manual page and then also make scans of this very rare manual. The set is now complete although one is from 1941 and the other ffrom 1942. So a new collector challenge! By the way there is also a 1939 military manual!

12-04-2009: I received these pictures from Pascal D. He is going to rebuild from these parts a MP38 again. I really like these restauration projects! I also received a whole bunch of serial numbers of MP38's and MP40's from him.

11-04-2009: Another 2 newspaper covers added today to the propaganda page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22-03-2009: A german soldier life was saved by one of his MP40 magazine's. This happened during the French campaign in 1940. The soldier kept this magazine as a souvenir untill he died a few years ago. Great pictures thanks Alex K.!

21-03-2009: During my continuous hunt for serial numbers I found this great Japanese website. About 8 new MP38 serial numbers and 20 new MP40 serial have been added to the list. Check out the funny deactivation on these MP40's. http://www.regimentals.jp/list_gun.php?cs=&pr=&ty=&na=MP38&sr= (I can understand you have problems reading it so try Google translate http://translate.google.com/)  I have never seen any shop offering this massive amount of MP's. They also sell 3 MP41's, 1 MP28, 2 MP34's, 1 MP35, 1 Erma EMP and an original early MP18 with snail drum!!!!!! Off course I updated my serial list again. In total a 228 serial number sofar. Still not too impressive so please keep sending me those serial numbers at: info@mp40.nl

20-03-2009: Yesterday I received these two pictures (below) of the rare hinged metal muzzle cap for the early MP38 and MP40. This ground dug was found in the area of Volgograd (former Stalingrad)

17-03-2009: Rich U. passed me this link with an interesting customized magazin. It must be original since it concerns a ground dug. http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php?t=168936&highlight=Waffenmeister

16-03-2009: Not everybody's favourite but they are almost as rare as a MP38 http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2182384

13-03-2009: These 2 manuals, the D167/1 and the D167/2, were being offered at the British e-bay. I think they went away very cheap. Please let me know if you have one (or both) for sale at info@mp40.nl

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=370167754104
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=370167742373

04-03-2009: I received these pictures of a post war shortened magazin. It's capacity is 8 to 9 cartridges. According to the owner it was make a MP40 more compact so it can be hidden under clothes. The owner believes it was done right after the war,

  

03-03-2009: I added some new newspaper propaganda pictures again: www.mp40.nl/index.php

03-03-2009: Some while ago again but there is one for sale again in Germany: http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2161281

 

 

 

 

 

 

03-03-2009: I got this picture from one of the readers of this website. Funny deativation but still a shame! Look at that barrel, still looks perfect!

21-02-2009: It has taken me ages and I'm still not finished with the MP40 page........ Still I choose to already put it online since I might get to know some new interesting facts from the readers of this website. I still need to write the "barrel section" part and the "bolt and telescope spring" part. Please let me know of anything I have missed or that I'm wrong about in the description of the parts. I especially want to thank Rich. R., Eddie B., M.Crumb and Siegfried H. for all their help. www.mp40.nl/index.php

 

08-02-2009: Nice propaganda picture of a very new MP40 with pouches in "die Woche" of August 6th 1941. I added this to the Propaganda page. Within 2 weeks I will recieve some more newspapers with The MP40 on the cover.

07-02-2008: I know this shop is not the cheapest but 595 USD for an early cocking handle is ridiculous if you ask me. http://www.germanmilitaria.com/Heer/photos/H025160.html

 

 

 

 

06-02-2009: On the website of Sauer Militaria I found these 2 MP's for sale. One MP38 and one MP40 but both marked with "ayf 40" In my opinion these codes are very rare. On the other hand I also thougt that of the AYF-41 MP40's but that was quickly proven not to be so rare.

18-01-2009: On auction now, an "honest" Haenel 1941 MP40. According to the current owner this one was used by the Danish resistance during WW2: www.egun.de/market/item.php more to see on his website: http://www.raskantik.com/ 

16-01-2009: A small web page which I received from Rich U. with some unknown photo's http://www.ww2photomuseum.com/MP40.html

 

 

11-01-2008: This U-boat crew used a small arsenal of handguns to shoot this monster! I wonder how many magazines the guy with the MP40 needed to shoot this icebear? Or was it one of the 2 K98's?

10-01-2009: funny! www.fso-hobbyziel.de/41365.html

 

 

 

27-12-2008: I reorganised the propaganda page slightly since I got a hold of some original newspapers with off course some pictures of the MP40. www.mp40.nl/index.php

26-12-2008: Another swindler who tries to sell these Portuguese Mauser muzzle caps as "early MP38/40" muzzle caps. http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2068363

26-12-2008: Original leather MP38 pouch. Now on auktion at: http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2062829 

20-11-2008: Now on e-gun another Erma MP38. Great piece! a pitty that it has been reblued. http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=2061872#img 

 

 

19-12-2008: This website offers original German newspapers from WW2 and before. I just bought a few newspapers with some MP40's on the cover which I will soon put on this website. http://www.ea-antik.com They offer great and fast service and you can pay with Paypal.

16-12-2008: I found these very sharp pictures of an ayf-41 MP40 http://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3016045&userid=41132. I recently thought ayf coded 1941 MP40's were very rare. Since initially I only had one not numbermatching MP40 in my list. Since I posted this I already received 2 other ayf coded 1941 MP40's.

14-12-2008: Today I updated the serial list again. About time!!! Please keep sending those serialnrs. http://www.mp40.nl/uploads/MP40%20Database.pdf

13-12-2008: I already received my first Christmas present from Santa. It's a new book on the MP38 and MP40 written by Martin Helebrant from The Tjech Republic; "Samopal M.P.38 a MP40". Although I cannot read it (the book is written in the Tjech language) I really like the new pictures from the MP36 and the "mystery" aluminum MP38. Both of these rare guns are exhibited in the Military Museum in Prague. (as the average hardcore MP40 freak should know!) I really cannot wait for the English version to be released. Although Martin told me this will take a little while longer. If you want to add this to your bookshelf then please let me know and I will contact Martin's publisher. Also you can order it yourself off course. I added the book to the book list on this website.

Details:
"Samopal M.P.38 a MP40", by Martin Helebrant, Nakladatelstvi Elka Press, ISBN 978-80-87057-02-5

http://knihy.abz.cz/prodej/samopal-m-p-38-a-mp-40

 

12-11-2008: Nice postcard I recently bought from the series "Unsere Wehrmacht". The photo shows three Wehrmacht soldiers storming an enemy bunker complex. The soldier in the middle is carrying a MP38 or MP40. I have collected a lot of original pictures from WW2 which I would like to present on one phote page in the near phuture. If you have some interesting original photos that you allow me to publish on this website then please send them to me at info@mp40.nl. Thanks!  

 

 

11-12-2008: Below you see an article from june 1946 which describes how to make your own wooden model of the MP40. Already on the first page I see 2 misunderstandings. First they say "The Schmeisser MP40 was Germany's fast-shooting version of our Tommy Gun". I think they were mixing thing up with the MG42. The Thompson M1A1 had a firing rate of 700 round per minute. His older brother up to 850 rounds per minute. The MP40 had about 450 rounds per minute. Secondly they write "This model with folding shoulder stock, was standard equipment for Hitler's paratroopers. Infantry officers got a modified type". Mmmm I wonder what the modified type was? The MP41? I wonder how many of these wooden models were succesfully build with these instructions. They seem a bit coprehensive to me. If you also have some old (or new) articles about the MP38/40/41 please send them to me info@mp40.nl

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

06-12-2008: To me this is pretty rare! It's the signature on the end cap of a ayf MP40 from 1941. I received the picture from a Spanish collector. It's the only MP40 with this code I have in my list. I was under the impression that there were only MP38's with this code & year. It's a pity that the MP was not number matching but still this grip section is rare! 

 

 

 

 

06-12-2008: I received a few pictures of a French collector. He owns the 3 different MP40's and 1 MP38. He also send me all the serial information of these 4 MP's. Which reminds me I need to update it again. If you have some nice pictures of your collection please feel free to send them to me. I can place them with or without name/initials. Please send to info@mp40.nl.

Thanks Frank P.!!

 

 

 

05-12-2008: This picture of "Pistolen Paultje" ("Pistol Paul") with a MP40. A well known public figure to people born before 1980. He was a dutch Resistance section leader during WW2. This group stole weapons of the Germans during the occupation years. After the war he became known as kind of "good criminal" and protector of animal rights.

02-12-2008: They are still there. Especially in Scandinavia. http://www.bisgaardnielsen.dk/group.asp?group=165

 

 

 

26-10-2008: Again I have interupted myself again with the work on the main MP40 page by another "accessory" page. To me this page was really fun to make because the use of the safety strap was prescribed by a special directive. I was so lucky to get my hands on a original version of this "Merkblatt" (instruction sheet) www.mp40.nl/index.php

19-10-2008: I received some interesting extra information on the firing pin gauges from a Austrian gauge collector. I'm expecting some more information but if you want to check out the new information then follow the link: http://www.mp40.nl/index.php?page=the-waffenmeister-firing-pin-gages Thanks Josef S.!

19-10-2008: Nice detailed pictures of a Steyr 43 MP40 version with the simplified grip as a "Deko-Teilesatz" now on offer at Rask Antik: www.raskantik.com/varergr/deko/pistol/p38/p38.htm

15-10-2008: A friend of mine send me these pictures of liberated MP40's. These pictures are from the Canadian Archives. Often MP40's were used by the Allies against there former owners. So were donkeys apparently!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6-10-2008: I found 3 more Fallschirmjager propaganda pictures. I added them to the propaganda page. www.mp40.nl/index.php

Ansichtkartenversand.com is selling some of them at: http://www.ansichtskartenversand.com/

 

 

 

 

 

  

27-09-2008: I added a small page about the "Waffenmeister" firing pin gauges. http://www.mp40.nl/index.php?page=the-waffenmeister-firing-pin-gages

14-09-2008: I added today 2 small pages http://www.mp40.nl/index.php?page=blank-firing-devices and http://www.mp40.nl/index.php?page=magazine-cleaning-brush-platzpatronengerat

13-09-2008: I noticed this 43 Steyr handgrip for sale at Gunbroker. I have seen these before but I heavily doubt if this is an original ww2 factory item. In 1943 Aluminum was considered a critical raw material. Everything was done to simplify production to make it cheaper. Producing an aluminum foregrip would seem to go against this. If it would have appeared on a MP38 I would not have been so sure about it since the MP38 grip is also made out of Aluminum: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=109658423

05-09-2008: This picture I received recently from a german MP40 collector. I have tried counting them but without succes! I also received some really interesting pictures of a tool that was used to measure the length of a MP40 firing pin. As soon as I have time I will add this to the accessories page. Thanks Alex K.!

I wish I could add all these serialnumbers to my list.

 

 

 

31-08-2008: Recently I added this all matching MP40 to the list. (BNZ-42 serial 2e) I have never seen a single digit serialnumber on a MP40. Thanks B.L. for this info and pics!!

30-08-2008: Yesterday I received an email with another link to youtube with a firing MP40. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQo9yZT_m8w

28-08-2008: This deko MP41 (Teilesatz=Part set) sold on egun.de has the highest serial number (22868) I've come across. The owner was so kind to send me the serialnr. http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=1911085

25-08-2008: Today I updated the serial list again. Please keep sending those serialnrs. http://www.mp40.nl/uploads/MP40%20Database.pdf 

20-08-2008: Too be honest I'm not that fond of MP40 movies on Youtube but I like this one because the sound is proper: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87UxMA1SSQE&feature=related

07-08-2008: At Simpson LTD there a selling one or more "MP40" Muzzle covers. http://www.simpsonltd.com/product_info.php?products_id=5701 PLEASE BEWARE!!!! These are muzzlecovers for a Portugese Mauser and not for a "very early MP38 or MP40" as they claim. Check this link: www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php the 11th picture. It's not my purpose to put Simpson in a bad position, but I don't think you should pay a 195 dollar for a Mauser Muzzle cover!!! Which you can buy for 10 dollars!!

03-08-2008: This buyer was lucky I guess. These manuals are getting more expensive. I'm stil looking for the military version of the manual. The D 167/1 . Anyone? http://www.egun.de/market/item.php?id=1879796

27-07-2008: Again I added a small page with pictures of national socialistic propaganda with the MP38 and MP40: http://www.mp40.nl/index.php?page=mp40-propaganda-pictures

10-07-2008: This (the picture to the right) I received from a Norwegian Enthousiastic. An impressive lot of 25 pieces of original MP40 pouches. Thanks again R.!!

08-07-2008: Today I received another serial number for the list; AYF-43 6340n. An Erma MP40 in original condition. The owner send me this link where you can see this Erma MP40 in action http://forums.gunboards.com/showthread.php?t=52674

 04-07-2008: Slowly but gradually I'm continuing the website. Today I added a small page with regard to the transportation box http://www.mp40.nl/index.php?page=transportation-box

03-07-2008: Today I put an updated version of the serialnumber list on the website. Please keep sending me those numbers! www.mp40.nl/uploads/MP40%20Database.pdf

24-06-2008: Yesterday I received these pictures from Rich U. Last weekend he had a machine gun shoot in one of the U.S. States where this is legal. www.mp40.nl/index.php  

19-06-2008: Today I added an extra page relating to the muzzle cap/Műndungsschöner www.mp40.nl/index.php

14-06-2008: Herman Historica always has interesting pieces. Yesterday and today a lot of pieces were auctioned again of "Le Poche de Royan Museum 1944/45". Check out this MP40 in original state http://www.hermann-historica.de/auktion/hhm55.pl?f=NR&c=69958&t=temartic_A_GB&db=kat55.txt . If you want to check the entire list: http://www.hermann-historica.de/auktion/hhm55.pl?f=KAPITEL&c=Armes+à+feu&t&t=temgroup_a_GB&start=1&dif=20&db=kat55.txt . Look at that G43. This must be one of the most beautifull pieces I have ever seen. The price is also beautifull.

31-05-2008: Fake or not? I have heard (and seen) shortened MP44 Magazines but to be honest never of shortened MP40 magazines. www.egun.de/market/item.php Please let me know your thoughts on this.

30-05-2008: On the 10th of May a commemoration was held in the city of Dordrecht. On may the 10th 1940 German Fallschirmjager attacked the surroundig areas of Dordrecht and Rotterdam. A Dutch reenactment group replayed this situation.www.mp40.nl/index.php

23-05-2008: A Haenel (122) MP38 now for sale in Germany. www.egun.de/market/item.php and a tortured Erma EMP in the US www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp . Does anybody know how many MP38 Haenel produced?

21-05-2008: Well today I received an answer on the question below. This must be indeed the most rare accessory for the MP38 and 40. Apparently this box was found at an Austrian police station. I will add this to the accessories page when I get to it. www.simpsonltd.com/product_info.php Thanks John B!!!!!!!

18-05-2008: MP40 carrying Case. www.egun.de/market/item.php Does anybody know if there are still originals of this carrying case?

18-05-2008: An MP41 for sale is rare. On egun.de they are offering 2 at the moment. Nice condition as well: www.egun.de/market/item.php and www.egun.de/market/item.php

09-05-2008: I just received this link from another MP40 enthousiastic. In the future I to make make a single page with only short MP40 movies: www.youtube.com/user/DARIVSARCHITECTVS

04-05-2008: A funny way to deactivated a MP40. It seems that every country or state has it's own rules towards the deactivation of weapons. www.uniquecanes.com/store/product.php

02-05-2008: During the "May" Holidays I had the privalige to visit the Wehrtehnische Studiesammlung (WTS) in Koblenz. I took some nice pictures. Note that the MP38 in the pictures is the same MP38 that is in the Propaganda Photo Series Vol.II. Unfortunately I could not see the experimental safety which is located on the right side of the mp38. WTS Pictures. If you want to pay them a visit look here: www.bwb.org

14-04-2008: This picture was sent to me recently. A mix of mp40's and in front an mp38. This was found in some Military depot in former Yougoslavia. Amazing where all these MP's show up in the world. Supposedly Norway cleared up their old strategic stock of mp38's and 40's. There were destroyed by the thousands. Also in Africa these guns are still found. Zimbabwe for example. If you have similar pictures please send them to me!

 

 

 

09-02-2008: For sale now at 321.Quite rare if you ask me: http://www.militaria321.com/auktionsdetails.cfm?auctionID=5380562

04-01-2008: Now for sale in Germany; an early version of mp40 with old style retractinghandle. A very nice example if you ask me. I wonder what the final bidding price is going to be. www.egun.de/market/item.php (Important: please note that the buying and selling of de-activated sub-machineguns is only permitted if national or local law allows this) 

16-12-2007: Wow! unbelievable! An mp40 I in the hands of a private collector. www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/showthread.php This is the first time I heard a collecter owns one of these exceptional versions. I know that here are at least 6 other ones on display in the world. (The Aberdeen Army Ordance Museum (USA), The Imperial War museum (UK), The D-Day museum of Bayeux (France) and 3 other private collectors as mentioned in De Vries and Martens "Propaganda Photo series" and Frank Iannamico's "Blitzkrieg". The owner allowed me to put up the photo's on this website. I will publish them as soon as possible. It's a pitty that these guns are still given the wrong designation. It's the MP40 I not the mp40 II.

 

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