Von der Front fur die Front of the 22nd of September 1944 |
Berlin, September 22nd 1944
Housing cover M.P.38/40 For Ski- and Mountain troops The cover (see picture) prevents snow from entering the receiver or the freezing of the telescope spring and guarantees a free operation of the weapon. The cover is easy to make from tent cloth. As closing 3 pushbutton are provided which allows quick removal during combat. The cover is connected to the M.P in front of the magazine receiver with a buckle. The buckle does not need to be opened, it needs to be turned 4 centimeter to the right. So even when the 3 pushbutton are loose the cover cannot be lost. Every unit can easily make these necessary covers for their, by the K.St.N. (Kriegsstärkenachweisung*) allowed, MP's from captured tent cloth. Strong pushbutton need to be used. Adam Muller, NCO Fieldpostnumber 07 389 B. Additional comment: The cover that is described here is well-tested and approved. The MP40 is because of this well protected against snow and sand but still quickly ready for firing. The attached buckle prevents the cover from being lost. * K.St.N.=Kriegsstärkenachweisung; these were the tables of organization and equipment used by the Wehrmacht. |