Von der Front fur die Front of the 22nd of September 1944
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.