Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44) or Maschinenpistole 44 (MP 44)

Maschinenpistole-Vorsatz "P"

An attachment was developed for the MP 43 and MP 44 for the purpose of fireing through the roof of enclosed armoured vehicles. It consisted of a barrel with a 90 degree curve, and an angled aiming device (Zielfernrohr) with a 12 degree viewing angle and a 1.25 magnification. The attachment could be mounted on the MP 43 and MP 44, but not the MP 43/1. The device was fitted in a 20 kg. heavy Kugellafette. The curved barrel had the same approximate lifespan as the MP 43 and MP 44 itself.

Technical information

Technical information about the Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44) or Maschinenpistole 44 (MP 44)
Caliber 7.92 mm.
Length 930 mm.
Rounds in magazine 30 Kurzpatrone 43
Range
  • 600 m. (single shot)
  • 300 m. (bursts)
Weight, including strap and magazine 4.62 kg.
Weight of magazine with 30 rounds 0.92 kg.
Raw materials used 10.9 kg.
Price in Reichmark 66

Sources

  1. HAHN, Fritz. Waffen und Geheimwaffen des deutschen Heeres 1933-1943 Band 1. Koblenz : Bernard & Graefe Verlag, 1987.
  2. Heereswaffenamt, Amtsgruppe für Entwicklung und Prüfung. Sturmgewehr 44 (StG 44) - Gebrauchsanleitung. Berlin : Oberkommando des Heeres, 1944.
  3. Rheinmetall-Borsig. Maschinenpistole-Vorsatz "P" (MP 43 und MP 44 mit gebogenem Laufm eingebaut in Kugellafette für Panzerwagen). Unterlüß : Rheinmetall-Borsig, 1945.

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