Videos tagged with Heinrich Vollmer

The Erma EMP36 is a rare precursor to the MP38/MP40, showcasing early design elements like an underfolding stock and muzzle hook. Its complex bolt assembly and telescopic mainspring highlight its prototype nature, with many features later simplified for mass production. Only two examples are known to exist, making it a critical piece of firearms history.

This review details the iconic MP-40 submachine gun, tracing its evolution from the MP-38 for mass production efficiency using stamped metal and Bakelite. It highlights the MP-40's external features like its folding stock and Bakelite barrel protector, its 32-round magazine capacity, and its open-bolt blowback action. The video also covers its NFA-restricted market value in the US, a specific 'vet bring-back' provenance, and a comparative analysis of its recoil and accuracy against other WWII SMGs, noting its excellent controllability at close range.

The Vollmer VMP-1930 submachine gun demonstrates exceptional controllability and minimal muzzle climb, even during full-auto fire. Its integrated monopod, initially met with skepticism, proved surprisingly effective in stabilizing the firearm from a prone position due to the gun's low recoil. The craftsmanship of the inter-war period is highlighted, with smooth operation and reliable performance noted.

The Vollmer VMP-1930 is a rare German inter-war submachine gun that influenced the later Erma EMP. It featured an open-bolt, blowback action, a progressive trigger for semi/full-auto fire, and a unique telescoping monopod in the front grip. Approximately 400 were produced, primarily for a Bulgarian contract, making examples like this transferable machine gun highly collectible.

This review delves into the MG-34, highlighting its 'Universal Machine Gun' concept and superior milled receiver construction compared to the later MG-42. It details the weapon's tactical role in German squad doctrine, its physical specifications, and unique technical features like the quick-change barrel and dual-trigger system. Despite its historical significance and quality, the video also addresses reliability issues and the demanding maintenance required for this iconic firearm.

The Erma EMP, designed by Heinrich Vollmer, was a sophisticated interwar submachine gun funded secretly by the German government. Despite treaty restrictions, Vollmer sold the design to Erma, which marketed it internationally in various calibers and configurations. Key features include a vertical front grip, left-side magazine, a unique police safety mechanism, and a progressive trigger for selectable fire modes. Its innovative telescoping recoil spring design was later adopted by the MP40.

The Spanish MP41/44 is a licensed copy of the German Erma EMP, itself derived from Heinrich Vollmer's earlier designs. Key differences from German versions include Spanish markings and a unique safety plunger. Its disassembly method and bolt design significantly influenced the later MP38 and MP40 submachine guns. The firearm features a progressive trigger for controlled semi-automatic and full-automatic fire.