Walther MP

Walther MP
Type

Submachine gun

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Place of origin West Germany
Service history
Used by See Users
Production history
Designed wo
Manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH
Produced 1963—1985[1]
Variants
  • MPK
  • MPL
Specifications
Weight
  • 2.8 kg (6.17 lb) (MPK)[1]
  • 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) (MPL)[2]
Length

(wStock open/closed):

  • 659 / 373 mm (25.94/14.7 in) (MPK)[1]
  • 749 / 462 mm (29.4/18.2 in) (MPL)[1]
Barrel length
  • 173 mm (6.8 in) (MPK)[1]
  • 260 mm (10.2 in) (MPL)[1]
Cartridge 9×19mm Parabellum[1]
Action Blowback[2]
Rate of fire 550 rounds/min[1]
Effective firing range
  • 100 m (MPK)[2]
  • 200 m (MPL)[2]
Feed system 32-round detachable box magazine[1]
Sights Iron sights[1]

The Walther MP (Maschinenpistole) series is a family of 9×19mm Parabellum submachine guns produced in West Germany from 1963 to 1985 by Walther.[1]

Variants

There are two versions of the Walther MP: the MPK (Maschinenpistole Kurz or "short machine pistol") and the MPL (Maschinenpistole Lang or "long machine pistol"). The only difference between MPK and MPL guns is the length of the barrel.[1] They are blowback designs firing from "L"-shaped bolts. The bolts are above the barrel, permitting a shorter receiver. The receiver, made from stamped steel, forms a ventilated cooling jacket and the prominent cocking handle is located on its left front. A selective fire switch is also on both the left and right side of the receiver, behind the trigger, allowing for ambidextrous use.[2]

Both guns feature side-folding buttstocks, made from thin steel tubes, and both guns feature flip-up sights. The MPL has 100 and 200 meter settings.[2]

Users

Portuguese Marines wield Walther MPLs during a training exercise.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Hogg, Ian (2002). Jane's Guns Recognition Guide. Jane's Information Group. ISBN 0-00-712760-X.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg39-e.htm
  3. 1 2 3 4 Jones, Richard D. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010. Jane's Information Group; 35 edition (January 27, 2009). ISBN 978-0-7106-2869-5.
  4. ↑ Griswold, Terry and D.M. Giangreco. Delta: America's Elite Counterterrorist Force. Osecola, WI: MBI Publishing Company, 1992. ISBN 0-87938-615-0.

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