Hi Guys,
A few of you were discussing the MP41 in a thread about the MP38, so I thought since I own an MP41 myself, I'd post a few images for you to see. The first is the actual 'name' of the weapon and, strangely enough, the maker in plain text. I've never been able to understand this considering the fact that the code-letter system had been in use for some time when this particular weapon was made.
I've heard it postulated that it is this weapon's specifically being labelled 'Schmeisser' that is the source of the misconception that the MP38/40 was a Schmeisser weapon as well.
Next is the other obvious feature of the MP41 (besides the rifle stock that is)- the lack of the 'recoil brace' on the bottom of the barrel. Apparently, the weapon was never intended to be fired over the side of an SPW (as one of the theories regarding the presence of the brace on the MP38/40 goes).
Third is a shot of the two specific mechanical differences- possibly the source of the "Patent Schmeisser"- the thumb-operated, spring-loaded endcap on the reciever tube, and the fire-control selector switch. The switch is simply pressed through the stock much like some firearms' safety switches. In this case one side selects E (Einzelfeuer) for semi-automatic, and the other D (Dauerfeuer) for automatic fire. These letters are stamped into the underside of the switch.
Last is really an odd thing- the magazine, which is identical to the MP38/40 type, is actually marked 'MP41' and 'Patent Schmeisser' with the Haenel logo! I have yet to discover exactly why. An MP38/40 magazine works just fine as does the 'MP41' mag in an MP40. There is a Waffenamt stamp on it, but no other maker information save the logo, so it was presumably made by Haenel. I guess they wanted their own magazine to go with 'their' MP41.
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This weapon is a legally-registered converted semi-auto, and does fire. The heavy open-bolt doesn't really go well with single-shot shooting in my opinion, but it's still an excellent weapon. All the serial numbers match save for the bolt (which isn't particularly surprising). One interesting 'character' feature is the factory 'repair' of the stock- in the picture showing the trigger assembly, one can see a section of the wooden stock has been cut out (presumably there was an imperfection in the wood), and replaced during production. Only the lighter color of the wood makes this repair noticable.
A few of you were discussing the MP41 in a thread about the MP38, so I thought since I own an MP41 myself, I'd post a few images for you to see. The first is the actual 'name' of the weapon and, strangely enough, the maker in plain text. I've never been able to understand this considering the fact that the code-letter system had been in use for some time when this particular weapon was made.
I've heard it postulated that it is this weapon's specifically being labelled 'Schmeisser' that is the source of the misconception that the MP38/40 was a Schmeisser weapon as well.
Next is the other obvious feature of the MP41 (besides the rifle stock that is)- the lack of the 'recoil brace' on the bottom of the barrel. Apparently, the weapon was never intended to be fired over the side of an SPW (as one of the theories regarding the presence of the brace on the MP38/40 goes).
Third is a shot of the two specific mechanical differences- possibly the source of the "Patent Schmeisser"- the thumb-operated, spring-loaded endcap on the reciever tube, and the fire-control selector switch. The switch is simply pressed through the stock much like some firearms' safety switches. In this case one side selects E (Einzelfeuer) for semi-automatic, and the other D (Dauerfeuer) for automatic fire. These letters are stamped into the underside of the switch.
Last is really an odd thing- the magazine, which is identical to the MP38/40 type, is actually marked 'MP41' and 'Patent Schmeisser' with the Haenel logo! I have yet to discover exactly why. An MP38/40 magazine works just fine as does the 'MP41' mag in an MP40. There is a Waffenamt stamp on it, but no other maker information save the logo, so it was presumably made by Haenel. I guess they wanted their own magazine to go with 'their' MP41.
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This weapon is a legally-registered converted semi-auto, and does fire. The heavy open-bolt doesn't really go well with single-shot shooting in my opinion, but it's still an excellent weapon. All the serial numbers match save for the bolt (which isn't particularly surprising). One interesting 'character' feature is the factory 'repair' of the stock- in the picture showing the trigger assembly, one can see a section of the wooden stock has been cut out (presumably there was an imperfection in the wood), and replaced during production. Only the lighter color of the wood makes this repair noticable.
! I love it! I really want one of these. I am just waiting for my friend to sell his!!!!!He had the original mag, sling, and a spare mag as well. His in WaA marked (is yours?) and is in about 90% finish!
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