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Group photos of German WWII guns-MP44, MP40, P.08s, K.98. Mg34, Mg42
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That Radom and Stg 43, are probably the cleanest specimens I've ever seen. The rest are nothing to sneer at either. Very impressive.
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Nice collection!
What is the code & date on your MP 40? I'd say it is a bnz 44, but could be a late 43.
What are the proofs on your 2 HPs and the markings on the black holster (which is an uncommon holster color)? Do the mags have matching WaAs?
bearhunter - there is no such thing as an StG 43!
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Beautiful displays .... ![Smile](images/smilies/smile.gif)
Thanks for posting the great pics ... ![Cheers](images/smilies/cheers.gif)
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Thanks for your positive comments regarding this stuff.
Sarge13,
![](https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/12/TheGermanschangedtheMP40fortheMP44andthe-1.jpg)
MP40, (unofficial name "Schmeisser"), manufactured by Erma Werk (code "ayf") in 1943, Sn. 9428u.
The PRIME CONTRACTORS of the MP40 were;
- Erma Erfurter Machinenfabrik B.Geipel Gmbh, Erfurt; Early MP38/MP40 code:"27", late code: "ayf".
- Steyr Daimler Puch, A.G.Werk, Steyr, Austria
; early code:"660", late code:"bnz".
- C.G.Haenel, Waffen-u Fahrradfabrik, Suhl; Early code:"122", late code:"fxo".
The SUBCONTRACTORS that furnished the MP40's PRIME CONTRACTORS with parts and subassemblies stamped their (subcontractor's) letter codes and inspector's Waffenamt-marks on the parts that they supplied. The parts were then shipped to the PRIME CONTRACTOR'S factory for assembly.
SUBCONTRACTORS OF PARTS AND SUBASSEMBLIES:
- Gebrueder Merz, Werz Werk, Frankfurt, Main; "cos".
- National Krupp Registerierkassen, GmbH, Berlin; "cod".
-Steyr-Daimler Puch AG Werk Graz; "kur".
In 1943, the total production of MP40s was 234,311 guns, which included total allocation to the Heer, Luftwaffe, and Kriegsmarine.
The gun had a cyclic rate of fire of approximately 500 RPM utilizing an open bolt action, and was reputed to be one of the most reliable, accurate, and effective.
![](https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/12/DSC047071-1.jpg)
Barrel markings on the MP40.
![](https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/12/204kbsDSC04695-1.jpg)
Sarge,
I am not sure if your question related to the markings on the HP magazines?
e/WaA140 on one of them...I have no idea about the other one.
![](https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/12/DSC05874-1.jpg)
Is the black holster you were referring to a holster for the Radom?
bnz marked I think.
![](https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/12/140KBSDSC06112-1.jpg)
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Radom marked magazines.
![](https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/12/DSC09107-1.jpg)
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![](https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/12/DSC06136-1.jpg)
![](https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2010/12/BestRadomPistolApril920060061-1.jpg)
David
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Thank you very much for your display of WWII weapons. It really nice to see such a fine collection. Smoke
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Stunning collection - thanks for posting!