What was the best ww2 SMG?

Hitler vs. the World: 6 Best World War II Submachine Guns

• German MP40.
• British STEN Gun.
• American Thompson Submachine Gun.
• Soviet PPSh-41.
• Japanese Type 100 Submachine Gun.
• Italian Modello 38 (Model 38)

What caliber is an MP40?

40″ submachine gun,. 40 caliber. The Maschinenpistole 40, commonly known as the MP40, is similar to the Thompson, but uses a smaller 9-mm round. This submachine gun evolved out of the MP38, which was prone to misfirings that had sometimes lethal results.

What’s the value of an MP40?

This fully automatic sub machine gun went for a final, likely record, price of $40,250 to an online bidder. The recent auction at Kramer’s Auction Gallery in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin featured over 700 firearms. A record high number of registered bidders for a Kramer’s firearms auction added to the excitement.

What was the most common submachine gun in WW2?

Submachine Guns of World War II 1 Germany. While the Germans suffered from a deplorable lack of standardization during World War II, the most common German SMG of the war was the iconic 9mm MP40. 2 Britain. After Dunkirk, the United Kingdom found itself with an army essentially intact but bereft of weapons. 3 Soviet Union.

What kind of gun is the German MP40?

German MP 40. Image: Creative Commons. The MP40 was an update of the MP38, a revolutionary submachine gun that was as German as it gets. Designed by Heinrich Vollmer, the MP38 was made of machined steel, which meant it was time-consuming to produce and very expensive.

What is an MP40 and how does it work?

The MP40 took the basic design but simplified the production process by utilizing stamped steel and electro-spot welding the weapon where possible and as submachine guns of World War II went it proved reliable, durable and accurate. Even with the efforts to simplify the production, the MP40 was mainly used by platoon and squad leaders.

Is the MP40 better than the Thompson submachine gun?

Depends on who you ask but probably the MP40 is a better choice for combat. Both are excellent weapons. The Thompson is heavier but had select fire and a heavier round. The MP40 is lighter so easier to carry and control although in the hands of an experienced operator both are accurate.