Walther MP
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Walther MP | |
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Walther MPK |
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Type | Submachine gun |
Place of origin | West Germany |
Service history | |
Used by | Germany, Mexico, Portugal, United States |
Wars | Vietnam War |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Carl Walther GmbH |
Produced | 1963—1987 |
Variants | MPL, MPK |
Specifications | |
Weight | 3.0 kg (6.6 lb) (MPL), 2.83 kg (6.1 lb) (MPK) |
Length | (open/closed): 746 / 462 mm (18.2/29.4 in) (MPL), 659 / 381 mm (15/25.4 in) (MPK) |
Barrel length | 259 mm (10.2 in) (MPL), 173 mm (6.8 in) (MPK) |
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Cartridge | 9x19mm Parabellum .380 ACP (limited number) |
Rate of fire | 550 rounds/min |
Effective range | 200 m (MPL) 100 m (MPK) |
Feed system | 32-round detachable box magazine |
Sights | Iron sights |
The Walther MP (Maschinenpistole) series is a family of 9x19mm Parabellum submachine guns produced in Germany from 1963 to 1987 by Walther.
[edit] Variants
There are two versions: MPL (Maschinenpistole Lang or "long submachine gun") and MPK (Maschinenpistole Kurz or "short submachine gun"). The high-quality guns were widely exported and used officially by German Landespolizei forces, the Mexican navy and the Portuguese Navy. The U.S. Navy SEALs used both versions in Vietnam.
[edit] Features
The only difference between MPL and MPK 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 flip-up sights. The MPL has 100 and 200 meter settings.
Both guns feature side-folding buttstocks made from thin steel tubes.
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