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The '''{{PAGENAME}}''' was a prototype submachine gun developed by the German company [[Erma Werke]] for potential adoption by the Bundeswehr. The MP60 was of a traditional (arguably outdated) design, with a side folding wire stock, no provision for semi-automatic fire, had a receiver manufactured entirely from stamped sheep metal and fed from 36 round magazines originally designed for the [[Carl Gustav M/45]]. There was no interest in this weapon from the German Bundeswehr, who instead had chosen to purchase the [[IMI Uzi]], so the project was terminated after only 40 weapons had been produced. | |||
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* '''Length:''' {{convert|mm|650}} with stock unfolded, {{convert|mm|470}} with stock folded | * '''Length:''' {{convert|mm|650}} with stock unfolded, {{convert|mm|470}} with stock folded | ||
* '''Feed System:''' | * '''Feed System:'''36 round detachable box magazine (from the [[Carl Gustav M/45]]) | ||
* '''Fire Modes:''' Fully-automatic | * '''Fire Modes:''' Fully-automatic | ||
Revision as of 16:49, 24 July 2013
The Erma MP60 was a prototype submachine gun developed by the German company Erma Werke for potential adoption by the Bundeswehr. The MP60 was of a traditional (arguably outdated) design, with a side folding wire stock, no provision for semi-automatic fire, had a receiver manufactured entirely from stamped sheep metal and fed from 36 round magazines originally designed for the Carl Gustav M/45. There was no interest in this weapon from the German Bundeswehr, who instead had chosen to purchase the IMI Uzi, so the project was terminated after only 40 weapons had been produced.
Specifications
(1960 - ????)
- Type: Submachine Gun
- Country of Origin: Germany
- Caliber: 9x19mm
- Weight: 7.8 lbs (3.5 kg)
- Length: 25.6 in (65 cm) with stock unfolded, 18.5 in (47 cm) with stock folded
- Feed System:36 round detachable box magazine (from the Carl Gustav M/45)
- Fire Modes: Fully-automatic
The Erma MP60 and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Racer | 2008 |