Videos tagged with MP28

The Schmeisser MP41 is a unique hybrid submachine gun, merging the MP40's upper receiver with the MP28's lower receiver and wooden stock. Unlike the full-auto-only MP40, the MP41 features a semi-automatic capability due to a specific disconnector track on its bolt. This design allows for more controlled fire, differentiating it from its predecessors.

The MP41 is presented as a 'chunky cousin' to the MP40, sharing many operational features like the magazine release and charging handle. Key differences include its fixed wooden stock and a fire selector button, offering improved ergonomics and controllability over the MP40, though at the expense of compactness. Historically, it combined an MP40 upper receiver with an MP28 lower receiver and saw use with the SS and Romanian forces.

This video from Rock Island Auction Co. features Brownells Gun Techs Keith and Caleb comparing four firearms showcasing the evolution of the British Sten Gun. Starting with its predecessor, the Lanchester Mk I (a copy of the MP28), the video progresses through the simple Mk I, the reliable Mk II, the cost-effective Mk III, and the service-ready Mk V, which remained in use until the Sterling submachine gun. The presenters delve into the operational nuances of the Sten, including its lack of a safety, and also touch upon the less common Mk IV variant.

This video explores three experimental lightweight Lanchester SMG prototypes developed by George Lanchester and the Sterling Engineering Company. These designs aimed to lighten the original Lanchester, which was based on the MP28 but heavy due to milled parts. The prototypes showcase various modifications like reversed barrels, different stock designs, and altered charging handle locations, representing attempts to improve upon the original before the project was halted to prioritize Sten gun production.

The Lanchester MkI was Britain's first emergency submachine gun, developed by reverse-engineering the German MP28. Initially adopted by the Royal Navy and RAF, it featured a distinctive brass magazine well and utilized SMLE rifle stocks. The MkI* variant simplified production by removing the semi-auto selector. Despite its weight and parts non-interchangeability, it served until the 1970s.

The Schmeisser MP41 is a unique hybrid submachine gun, merging the MP40's upper receiver with the MP28's lower receiver and wooden stock. Designed by Hugo Schmeisser, it offered selective fire, unlike the MP40, and was primarily exported to Romania. Despite its hybrid nature, it shared many components with the MP40 and was produced in limited numbers.

The MP-28,II, an evolution of the MP-18,I by Hugo Schmeisser, introduced a crucial double-stack, single-feed box magazine that became a standard for later SMGs. Key improvements include selective fire (semi/full auto) and an upgraded tangent rear sight. Despite its advanced design for the era, it saw limited official German adoption until WWII, finding greater export success internationally.

This episode of American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun" features a deep dive into two classic German submachine guns: the MP18 and the MP28. The video likely explores their historical significance, design features, and potentially their performance, offering a detailed look at these iconic firearms from the early 20th century.