Monday, August 22, 2011

Walther MP Submachine Gun

Walther MP Submachine Gun
The Walther MP (Maschinenpistole) series is a family of 9x19mm Parabellum submachine guns produced in West Germany from 1963 to 1985 by Walther.

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. 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 the left side of the receiver, behind the trigger.

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.



Walther MP
Type Submachine gun
Place of origin West Germany
LinkService history
Used by Brazil, Colombia, Germany, Mexico, Portugal

United States, Venezuela, Zimbabwe

Production history
Manufacturer Carl Walther GmbH
Produced 1963—1985
Variants
  • MPK
  • MPL
Specifications
Weight
  • 2.8 kg (6.17 lb) (MPK)

  • 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) (MPL)
Length (Stock open/closed):
  • 659 / 373 mm (25.94/14.7 in) (MPK)

  • 749 / 462 mm (29.4/18.2 in) (MPL)
Barrel length
  • 173 mm (6.8 in) (MPK)

  • 260 mm (10.2 in) (MPL)

Cartridge 9x19mm Parabellum
Action Blowback
Rate of fire 550 rounds/min
Effective range
  • 100 m (MPK)

  • 200 m (MPL)
Feed system 32-round detachable box magazine
Sights Iron sights


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