MP-40 War Trophy
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Published 2023-12-16
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00:00 THE MP-40
01:51 Addressing the Kit
02:39 Thanks Enlisted!
03:58 History of the Schmeisser
05:19 MP-40 Specs
08:59 Manual of Arms
12:48 Nick details the firearm
15:25 Germany 1945
16:17 Recoil demonstration test
18:43 Long range test
22:10 My conclusions
23:41 Thanks again Enlisted!
24:00 Thanks for watching!
24:23 Bloops
The development of the MP 40 began in the late 1930s as an improvement over its predecessor, the MP 38. German engineer Heinrich Vollmer designed it to be a more cost-effective and simplified version of the MP 38.
Introduced in 1940, the MP 40 quickly became the standard submachine gun for the German military. Its relatively cheap and easy-to-manufacture stamped steel construction made it suitable for mass production.
The MP 40 featured a distinctive appearance with a folding metal stock, making it compact and easy to carry. Operating on the blowback principle and chambered for the 9mm Parabellum cartridge, it had a magazine capacity of 32 rounds and a cyclic rate of fire around 500-550 rounds per minute.
Widely used among German infantry, paratroopers, and various military units during World War II, the MP 40 gained popularity due to its design and reliability, becoming a symbol of German infantry weaponry.
After the war, the MP 40 remained in service with various armies worldwide and influenced the design of subsequent submachine guns. Its compact design and folding stock served as inspiration for many firearms.
The MP 40 is not without limitations; it was not as accurate as some other contemporary submachine guns, and its open-bolt design made it prone to dirt and debris, affecting its reliability in certain conditions. Nevertheless, it remains a significant piece of military history, symbolizing the tumultuous period of World War II and leaving a lasting impact on popular culture.
All Comments (21)
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If you want to run the MP-40 check out my link and run it in Enlisted! Thank you. enlisted.link/administrativeresults
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The Ghetto Blaster, truly one of the greatest pieces of german sheet metal engineering
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If it isn't my favorite electrician tool
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Crazy to think my grandpa was fighting with that gun in ww2 and now 80 years later im watching a video about it.
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Your kits are definitely getting better. And congrats on being a father. And Merry Christmas
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My quick internet search told me it cost the Germans $24 in American dollars to make an MP40 back in 1942. That's about $450 in today's dollars. Keep in mind this figure is being translated multiple times between currencies and time periods but that should be solidly in the ballpark.
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Nearly a century later and a few of the German's designs can still hold their own on the battlefield.
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Watching your recoil management on that MP-40 does truly make me believe that Hell Let Loose can do so much better on its recoil system for the MP-40. 😂 Great video, sir!
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I'm probably the only one who gets the esoteric Dutch pop culture reference, but the The New Kids: Nitro clip at 7:45 made my day haha. Whether or not that clip was found at random or known prior, you are a man of culture!
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Using the Hugo Stiglitz intro was perfect
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50 years later: Scientist: "Theres been a huge firefight in this area fighting... Trees"
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Awsome story how the gun was found and all that! Thanks to Nick for letting AR test guns like this on the channel, we really appreciate it!
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The history story of this MP-40 is really special, I love the fact that there was an actual pic of the man that acquired it back then!! My Pappy , Jack O Smith was at the invasion of Monte Casino in Italy , I have several pics of him, his mess kit , a few medals , and the letters he send to my back to my Granny while he was there, and I even have the flag that was draped over his coffin(with full honors) from when he passed in 1995, WW2 history has and always will have a special place in my heart, and to have pieces of history from that time period is part of my family's history. Thank you for sharing this
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Would be annoying not being able to bring home war trophies
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Mp-40 was the original Getto blaster
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I had a chance to buy one of these from a class 3 dealer. Back in 1990 when Clinton was getting into the White House. Had my pick of the MP 44, MP 40 or a Tommy gun all priced at $1850. I could have bought a MG42 for $ 4000 bucks. Man how things have changed? Still a lot of money back then.
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We LOVE Nick! He needs a dedicated video about him, his collection and his story! Such a cool guy!
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MP-40 with the suppressor in Call of Duty World at War was my go-to sweaty gun. 🗿
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The one where Admin finally gets put on a list 😂
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Shot one of these and an MG-42 several times as a kid. They belonged to one of my Dad's friends. He was an interesting fellow. His vacations were sneaking across the border into Burma to visit the guys that he trained back in his special forces days.
