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The Erma Werke firearm company, funded by the German Army (Wehrmacht).

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Q: Who made the mp40?
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What metal is the mp40 made of?

Stamped steel.


Is mp40 American gun?

No it was made by Germany


Did the mp40 have a silencer?

A limited number of silenced MP40 SMG's were produced - and found to be totally useless due to the loud noise the bolt made on blowback.


When was the mp40 invented?

The MP40 was invented in 1940 by the Germans.


How is the mp40 made?

mp40 stands for machinepistole 1940. just like the mg42, which stands for machinegrewhr, or, machine gun 1942. it is basically a rapid fire machine pistol, much like an uzi.


Is the mp40 a 9mm gun?

If you mean the Smith and Wesson MP40, no, it is a .40 S&W caliber. If you mean another model, no probably not. ---- Actually The Germans made a weapon called the MP40 that shot 9mm in a 32 round clip. a particularly devastating submachine gun best suited for room clearing


What size is the mp40?

The MP40 was almost 33 inches with the stock extended (about 25in with it folded).


How big is a Mp40 bullet?

The MP40 utilized 9x19 Parabellums - standard 9mm rounds.


Who made the first MP40?

The first operational MP40 prototype was created by Erma Werke firearms LTD in 1938, though the gun wasn't introduced to the Wehrmacht until the following year, during the invasion of Poland in September of '39.


Where was the first mp40 used?

The MP40 was first introduced to battle on September 1, 1939 - with the axis invasion of Poland.


What caliber bullet does the German MP40 use?

The MP40 utilized 9mm bullets, in a 32-round stick magazine.


What does mp40 stand for?

The 'MP' in 'MP40' stands for maschinenpistole. The number '40' refers to the fact that it was the 40th machine pistol prototype.