This video delves into a unique, often overlooked safety feature found on German inter-war police submachine guns. The presenter explains a rotating locking bar mechanism, identical across various models from the MP18.I to the MP40, including the MP35, MP28.II, and Erma EMPs. This supplemental safety, which locks the bolt forward, was a relatively simple addition requiring minimal modification to the firearm's receiver and bolt. While not present on all police SMGs of the era, it's described as a not uncommon find, highlighting an interesting aspect of firearm evolution and customization in a specific historical context.
This video delves into the Bergmann MP35 submachine gun, highlighting its unique design features, including its right-side magazine feed and ejection, and its progressive trigger mechanism. It traces the firearm's lineage from Theodore Emil Bergmann, the son of the famed pistol designer, and its production history involving Schutz & Larsen, Walther, and Junkers & Ruh. The MP35's mechanical aspects are analyzed, particularly its charging handle's similarity to Mauser bolt-action rifles, and its adoption by non-Wehrmacht entities like police and the SS during WWII. The video emphasizes the unusual operational choices made by Bergmann.
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