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H047374 MP38/40 AMMO POUCH. (MP38 u.40 Patronentaschen)

BACKGROUND: The development of a German sub-machine gun can be traced back to World War I when the requirements for a light weight quick firing close combat weapon which could be utilized by a single man was needed in the close quarter, static warfare of the trenches. The primary weapons of the time, the slow firing repeater rifle and the relatively immobile machine gun were found insufficient and the Spandau Rifle Testing Commission began research on developing a sub-machine gun in late 1915. In 1917 the Germans introduced their first sub-machine gun, designated the MP18/I, which was to be the forerunner of all the MP’s to follow. In August 1938 the German army adopted the newly developed MP38. Further developments and improvements and the need for a cheaper mass produced weapon resulted in the introduction of the MP40 in April 1940. Individuals equipped with the MP38/40 were issued a pair of specially designed ammo pouches which each held three thirty-two round stick ammunition magazines.

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Canvas production right side MP38/40 ammo pouch with blackened leather and steel fittings. Reverse is marked "MP 38 u 40". The two web straps on the back are post WW2 replaced by the Norwegian army. All complete, in nice used condition.

GRADE ****                             PRICE $625.00

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