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MP44 (Mfg by Erma)
German MP43/MP44/StG44 "Sturmgewehr"
(Mfg by Erma)

Caliber: ....................... 7.92mm Kurz
Rifling & Twist: ............. 4 groove, 1:10 RH twist
Barrel Length: .............. 16.5 in, 419 mm
Overall Length: ............ 37.0 in, 940 mm
Weight: ....................... 11.5 lbs, 5.22 kg
Magazine Capacity: ....... 30 rounds
Rate of Fire: ................. 500-600 rounds/min
Muzzle Velocity: ............ 685 m/s (2,247 ft/s)
Qty Mfg: ...................... 425,977 (approximately)

Source: .... Sturmgewehr!-From Firepower to Striking Power by Hans-Dieter Handrich ISBN-13: 978-0889353565, Wikipedia, Historic Firearm of the Month, February 2000

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Erma MP44 serial numbers and MP44 marking.  Note that this is a 1944 production gun and marked as an MP44.

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Erma MP44 buttstock photo.  Note the K98k-style sling attachment.

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Erma MP44 buttstock photo.  Note the accessory kit compartment.

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Erma MP44 full left side.

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Erma MP44 full right side.

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Erma MP44 rear sight.

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Erma MP44 mag-left side markings.

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Erma MP44 mag -right side markings.

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Erma MP44, full left side view.

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Erma MP44 serial number and 'COS' sub contractor marking.

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The typical kit pouch issued with the MP44, including magazine loader clip, spare extractor, spare firing pin and take-down tool.

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Some issue 8mm Kurz (7.92x33) ammunition.

(Pic courtesy of Claus Espeholt)


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Erma MP44 receiver markings, 'qlv' code, WaA280. Also note the 'COS' and 'aqr' sub-contractor markings.

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This photo demonstrates how the magazine loader clip was used with the standard charger clips.

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Another view of the charger clip inserted into the magazine loader clip.

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Another view of the issue accessory pouch and contents.

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Original issue MP44 Magazine pouch set.
(Pic courtesy of Claus Espeholt)


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Original issue MP44 Magazine pouch set, rear view.
(Pic courtesy of Claus Espeholt)


 
   
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