Mauser MP-57
The MP-57 is a submachine gun which was manufactured by Mauser after the Second World War for the then newly established Bundeswehr. It was chambered in the 9×19mm round and fed from a magazine inserted in the pistol grip.
Mauser MP-57
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- Maschinenpistole MP-57
- Field
- submachine gun
- Region
- West Germany
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The MP-57 is a submachine gun which was manufactured by Mauser after the Second World War for the then newly established Bundeswehr. It was chambered in the 9×19mm round and fed from a magazine inserted in the pistol grip.
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• Name — Maschinenpistole MP-57 • Origin — West Germany • Type — Submachine gun • Is Ranged — YES • Designer — Louis Camillus • Design Date — 1955-1957 • Manufacturer — Mauser • Production Date — 1957 • Number — 25 • Variants — Erma MP-56 Mauser MP-57 • Weight — 2.80 kg • Length — 610mm, 430mm (stock folded) • Part Length — 260mm • Cartridge — 9×19mm Parabellum • Caliber — 9mm • Action — Blowback, open bolt • Rate — 800rpm • Feed — 32-round box magazine • Sights — Iron sights
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