{"product_id":"mp-40-original-wwii-german-submachine-gun","title":"MP 40 (C.G. Haenel) – Original WWII German Submachine Gun","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice on request\u003c\/strong\u003e — contact us for details and availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eAn original German MP 40 (Maschinenpistole 40) submachine gun manufactured by C.G. Haenel Waffen und Fahrradfabrik, marked \"MP40\" on the receiver — one of the most recognizable firearms of the Second World War and one of the most influential submachine gun designs in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the MP 40:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed by Heinrich Vollmer and adopted by Nazi Germany in 1940 as an evolution of the earlier MP 38, the MP 40 was chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum and fed from a 32-round detachable box magazine. It was one of the first firearms to make extensive use of stamped steel, aluminum, and plastic components rather than costly machined parts, making it fast and economical to mass-produce — around 1.1 million were built between 1940 and 1945 across manufacturers including Erma Werke, Steyr, and C.G. Haenel. Issued primarily to squad leaders, paratroopers, and armored crews, its compact folding stock and reliable straight blowback action set the template for nearly every submachine gun design that followed it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis example, produced by C.G. Haenel, retains its side-folding stock, original finish, and factory markings, including manufacturer code and date codes on the barrel and receiver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e This is a fully automatic, select-fire historic firearm. Sale, transfer, import, and export are subject to all applicable Maltese and EU firearms licensing and control requirements. Buyers must hold the appropriate licence\/authorisation prior to purchase; we are happy to advise on the process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":" Executive Guns and Ammo","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":65283211755869,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/8779\/2733\/files\/MC4_1.jpg?v=1784308246","url":"https:\/\/executivegunsandammo.com\/products\/mp-40-original-wwii-german-submachine-gun","provider":" Executive Guns and Ammo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}